There is a process that has become very popular since we have become more environmentally aware. This is the process of rainwater capture and recycling. The piece of kit that does it is quite simple and is called a water butt. The butt is fitted outside the property and quite simply catches the rain. The butt or tank is made from polyethylene and comes in a range of capacities. These butts are supplied complete with instructions and all the kit you will require and the setting up is quite straightforward, just follow the makers instructions.Tools:Tape measure, Hole cutter and a drill.Note:Square down pipes are simple to measure but for round pipes you will need calipers or string and a ruler. Pull the string around the pipe and mark the two ends meet. Measure and note this distance. Divide the measurement by 3.14 (PI). An Eltham Plumber can make this calculation. This is the external diameter. Fitting:A). The best way to fit a water butt is firstly select the downpipe to connect to. The pipe should be marked at the same level as the top of the butt, then, cut 3cms lower so that the rain diverter hose can be connected to the butt and remove the bottom half of pipe. Drill another hole for a tap at the bottom. This is usually pre-marked.B). Once the butt is connected to the diverter, reconnect the piece of downpipe that you cut off. This will then look like a tee section with the pipe running down and the diverter running into the butt. Eltham Plumbers can fit water butts.Handy to Know:There are stands available for water butts and also you can purchase a water butt pump that will give more flexibility when using the water such as in the garden.