Product Overview
The 480L Barrel is available to pre-order and is expected to arrive on the 2nd of July 2025.
Our Extra Large 480L Garden Water Butt – Stylish, Durable & Eco-Friendly
Upgrade your garden with our 480 litre Extra Large Water Butt, designed to complement your outdoor space beautifully. No need to hide it away, its premium design and craftsmanship make it a standout feature you'll be proud to display!
Crafted from highly durable, frost and UV-resistant polyethylene, this water butt is built to withstand the elements while maintaining its colour and strength for years. It offers the classic look of a wooden barrel but with a lightweight, easy-to-move design for added convenience.
With a generous 480 litre capacity, it's perfect for medium to large gardens, helping you conserve water by collecting rainwater to nourish your plants.
Why Choose This Water Butt?
- Unlike other water butts, this one can stay full all year round with no risk of splitting.
- Supplied with two moulded brass outlets, offering a significant advantage over plastic threads. Durable and corrosion resistant, the brass outlets reduce the risk of leaks and prevent cross-threading issues.
- Wildlife friendly lid collects a shallow 1” pool of water, creating a safe drinking and bathing spot for birds.
- Easy assembly: Comes complete with a tap, lid, and plug. A diverter inlet fitment is required.
- Hand finished: Each barrel is individual, made using a rotomoulding process and finished by hand for a premium, authentic look.
Specifications:
- Total Capacity: 480 Litres / 127 U.S Gallons
- Outlet 1 Capacity: 345 Litres / 91 U.S Gallons
- Outlet 2 Capacity: 135 Litres / 36 U.S Gallons
- Material: Durable polyethylene
- Dimensions: 80cm diameter × 115cm height
- Weight: 18kg*
- Warranty of 3 Years - Expected Lifespan 20+ Years
Tap Options:
- Harcostar Tap with Hozelock Fitting: This tap allows for easy connection to Hozelock-style fittings and hoses, facilitating convenient water distribution throughout your garden.
- Harcostar Fast Flow Tap: Designed to provide a 50% faster flow rate compared to standard taps, this option reduces waiting time when filling watering cans or buckets.
- Brass Tap: Offers a classic and durable design, adding a traditional aesthetic to your water butt setup.
Transferring Water to the 480 Litre Water Butt:
Due to the large size of the 480 litre water butt, it’s important to ensure that the water entering it is filtered to remove leaves, moss, and other debris. Cleaning out a full barrel every few years can be an unpleasant task, so we recommend using either the Gutter Mate Diverter and Filter or the 3P Filter Collector to help keep your water butt cleaner for longer.
Once you've chosen a diverter, you'll need to consider the correct hole size. We recommend using a 25mm drill bit for the Gutter Mate, and a 32mm drill bit for the 3P Filter Collector, as both make the job much easier.
Place your water butt in position first, then mark the best location for the hole. Once ready, simply drill and install the diverter.
Available Sizes: These barrels are also available in various sizes, beginning with the smallest at 50L, followed by 140L, 240L, and 350L.
Make an eco-friendly choice for your garden and harvest rainwater in style!
