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BluWater Solutions Smart Water Butt
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BluWater Solutions Smart Water Butt

£310.00£258.33 incl. VATexcl. VAT

Smarter rainwater storage and control at source.

The Smart Water Butt offers a more intelligent way to capture and manage rainwater in domestic gardens and small sites. Designed by BluWater Solutions, each unit combines a proven water butt design with smart monitoring and controlled release technology.

Product Features

250 litre water storage capacity per unit
Predicted rainfall and historic performance data in app
Real time water level and available capacity monitoring
Mains powered as standard with optional solar power
Remote controlled release valve
Scalable from single gardens to multiple units across a site

Product Description

Smart Water Butts help manage rainfall at source by capturing and controlling runoff before it enters drainage systems. Each unit includes an ultrasonic water level sensor and a remotely controlled outlet valve, allowing water storage to be actively managed rather than left to chance.

Live data is sent directly to the BluWater Solutions app, where users can view current water levels, available capacity and predicted rainfall. When heavy rain is forecast, stored water can be released in advance to create capacity when it is needed most.

This approach supports more resilient gardens and landscapes while contributing to wider water management goals, particularly in areas prone to surface water flooding.

Additional Information

How the Smart Water Butt works

Capture
Rainwater is collected into a proven 250 litre water butt connected to downpipes or drainage outlets.

Monitor
An ultrasonic sensor measures water levels without contacting the stored water, providing accurate readings from 10 cm up to 3 metres.

Connect
Live data feeds into the BluWater Solutions app, giving real time visibility of water levels and available storage capacity.

Control
A remote controlled release valve allows water to be discharged ahead of forecast rainfall, helping to reduce runoff during storm events.

Power
Units are mains powered as standard, with a solar powered option available for locations without easy access to electricity.

 

 

Applications

  • Domestic gardens and homes
  • New build housing
  • Retrofit projects
  • Schools and community buildings
  • Small commercial sites

Smart Water Butts are suitable wherever rainwater is collected from roofs and better control of runoff is needed.

Installation and use

Smart Water Butts are designed for easy installation with minimal disruption. Once installed, ongoing use is managed through the app, with no specialist knowledge required.

Multiple units can be monitored together, making the system suitable for both individual homeowners and installers managing several installations across a site

Specification

System Breakdown

The Smart Water Butt system combines proven rainwater storage with simple, reliable smart technology. Each component plays a specific role in managing rainwater more effectively at source.

250 litre water butt

A robust 250L water butt forms the core of the system, collecting rainwater directly from roof downpipes. The capacity is suitable for domestic gardens and small sites, providing useful storage while remaining easy to position and install.

Smart water level sensor

An ultrasonic water level sensor continuously monitors how much water is stored in the butt. The sensor operates without contacting the water and provides accurate readings across a wide range of water levels. Live data is sent to the BluWater Solutions app, allowing users to see current levels and available capacity in real time.

Smart water release valve

A remotely controlled release valve allows stored water to be discharged in a managed way. This makes it possible to release water ahead of forecast heavy rainfall, creating storage capacity before storms rather than after systems are already full. The valve can be operated through the app as part of a wider rainwater management approach.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much water does each unit hold?

Each Smart Water Butt has a capacity of 250 litres.

Do I need mains power?

Mains power is standard, with a solar powered option available.

Can I monitor more than one water butt?

Yes. The system supports multi‑tank monitoring, allowing several units to be viewed and managed together.

Is this suitable for homeowners?

Yes. Smart Water Butts are designed for homeowners as well as installers and contractors looking for a simple, repeatable solution.

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