Water Butt Pumps

A water butt pump lets you use a hose or sprinkler with your stored rainwater instead of filling cans by hand. Most are small submersible pumps that sit in the bottom of the butt or hang over the rim.

Look for a float switch, which turns the pump off before it runs dry, and check the flow rate and delivery head against how far you need to pump. Cordless pumps are handy where there’s no outdoor socket. Read our guide to water butt pumps before you choose.