Introducing the Dipping Tank: rainwater collection for sustainable gardening

by Samantha Hacker

If you're looking at ways to make your garden and your gardening methods more sustainable, the Dipping Tank is a versatile alternative to the traditional water butt. While it fulfils the basic function of storing rainwater, it has many more uses than that, making it an indispensable addition to any garden.

Dipping tank water butts, to sustainably harvest rainwater in your garden or create a unique water feature

 

How does it work?

The tank naturally fills up with rainwater. You can position the tank near a gutter downpipe and attach a diverter for seamless rainwater collection via the rainwater diverter kit. Alternatively, direct water from your greenhouse or potting shed gutter straight into the tank.

Then all you need to do is dip in your watering can, filling it up nice and quickly. You can then water all your plants, including your indoor plant friends.

So what are the benefits of using a dipping tank?

Rainwater harvesting with the dipping tank water butt. A great water feature for your garden, and home for aquatic plants and goldfish

 

Sustainable, natural water source

Keep your garden and house plants hydrated year-round with rainwater collected in the Dipping Tank. You can fill your watering can in record time by simply dipping it into the tank, eliminating the hassle of holding it under a tap.

Rainwater is also better for your plans than what comes out the tap, as rainwater is more natural and contains more nutrition for your vegetation.

You can also make use of capillary action with accessories designed for watering house plants and seed trays efficiently. Using a Dipping Tank reduces your reliance on tap water, saving you money over time, which is especially helpful if you are on a water meter.

A dipping tank, used to fill watering cans, house aquatic plants and goldfish, and as a serene water feature for your garden

 

Wildlife attraction

Using a Dipping Tank, you can create a raised pond, which can provide a tranquil home for fish or other aquatic life like frogs and toads, pond insects and aquatic plants. This is a great way to invite more biodiversity into your garden, creating a thriving ecosystem.

Aquatic plants shown in the dipping tank water butt, using sustainably harvested rainwater

 

Aesthetic appeal

You can elevate your garden's visual appeal with the Dipping Tank's striking design. If you want to take it even further, have a look at optional accessories like the blade-style waterfall.

The aluminium tanks boast a sleek finish and mean you don't have to worry about rusting.

With all that in mind, the Dipping Tank is a helpful, sustainable and stylish addition to your garden. It starts to seem a bit silly not to get one!

The full range of Dipping Tanks and accessories can be found here. 

Waterfall accessory for the dipping tank water butt, also made from powder coated aluminium for a long life in your garden
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