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    Default 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
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    I've never heard of ceramic chips being used. I'm curious what they mean by keeping the water sweeter? Are they implying potable?
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    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.
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    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
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    Well, cool beans! It was the E.M. portion that I should have been looking for. Thanks!! Another day of learning. I love it!
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    Thanks Winnie.
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    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!
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    Things look like Raschig rings to me.

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