MARK’S TIPS NO.1

June 5, 2011 at 6:05 pm deptfordallotments Leave a comment

One of the best ways to conserve water is to collect rain on a day like today in your water butt; but hot and humid weather encourages algae formation on the surface.

Mark’s solution to this problem is to place a length of copper pipe in the tank to get rid of it. The copper is used for this purpose much like the pennies from way back when (copper content of 95%) placed in aquariums and the shop-bought copper sulphate for ponds and swimming pools.

I will give it a go.

By the way, mosquitoes will find the micro-climate of the water butt perfect for inhabitation too. An organic washing-up liquid will form a fine film on the water surface, which prevents them from laying eggs or larvae from emerging for oxygen.