Another Water Thread.

While looking for waterbutts, I came across this:

http://www.harrodhorticultural.com/H...re/GWT-037.htm

I was thinking about getting some to help keep the water sweeter once I've got the waterbutts. Anyone use them?

Oh and if only I could afford one, this is the little baby I want!

http://www.harrodhorticultural.com/H...ts/GWT-525.htm

I've never heard of ceramic chips being used. I'm curious what they mean by keeping the water sweeter? Are they implying potable?

I've looked and can't locate a source that says what they are made of (besides ceramic). I've never heard of using ceramic to prevent algae growth. I don't understand how it would work.

I use a bit of bleach in my "water butts" (water barrels) to keep them clean and prevent algae growth.

They're made of a specific mud, usually used as mudballs to keep pond water clear, in that state they only last a season.
To answer your question Crash, no it doesn't make it potable, just clearer and cleaner.
Here's a bit about it, I'm working at the mo, so will try and find more info later.

http://www.hotfrog.com.my/Companies/...Mud-Balls-4947

Well, cool beans! It was the E.M. portion that I should have been looking for. Thanks!! Another day of learning. I love it!

Thanks Winnie.

Found another link to these EM seramic thingies. This one has far more info! Think they may be worth it.

http://www.emsustains.co.uk/EM-ceramics.htm

Had time for a proper read of this, Some of the claims sound a bit far fetched. I think as a water cleaner for static water it may just be OK though!

Things look like Raschig rings to me.

Pack your reflux still and run you off a batch of some low bush lightning. For fuel purposes only of course. :innocent::scooter:

Don't mean to be rude Batch, but could you repeat that in English?

Yeah. English would be good.

Winnie, thanks for the links, never heard of these.
I a bleach and boil person myself.
Got to say they are real proud of their products, I made do with a couple of 50 gal drums from a soda syrup manufacturer, to collect rain water.

Wonder if these rings would help in these?
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...3/PICT0082.jpg

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