The Guttermate goes a long way to solving the age old problem associated with guttering and drainpipe systems on buildings. Gutters get filled with leaves, stones, sand and moss. The result can be blockages or the over flowing of the gutters, this in turn can lead to damp penetrating the walls of your building or damp getting to the roof joists.
It has the second water-conservation feature of also being able to re-direct water to a water butt or other storage container. Now you don't have to turn on the tap to water your garden, simply re-use what comes off the roof.
Colour: Black
Instructions for Use: Cut the drainpipe to fit the height of the drainage tub or water butt. Make sure the pipe is securely refastened to the wall. Attach the filter base, then basket. If you don't want to save the rainwater, there is a plug attachment to drain it away via usual methods. However, if you do want to conserve, water can be re-directed via the basket.
Ethicalsuperstore.com product code: 31358
Shipping Weight: 436g

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Lera asked this question on 15th Dec 2008
Q: If this fits on the downpipe, can you explain how it helps to prevent debris accumulating in the gutter?
A: According to the manufacturers - "The main problem with guttering is it becomes blocked with debris such as leaves, roof moss, grit and sand.
The normal way to try to protect against this problem is to put either mesh over the guttering or a small bell-type strainer in the top of the drainpipe. THEY DON'T WORK. Bell-type strainers normally create more problems than they solve, they prevent some debris going down the drainpipe but contributes significantly to blocking the guttering, which guarantees you must go up the ladder to clean out the guttering.
We have designed the filter to practically eliminate the need for the owner or maintenance person to go up the ladder to keep the gutters and drainpipe clear.
The leaf collector filter is designed to be fitted between 3 to 5 feet above the ground level, at a height which allows a person to clean the filter basket without having to bend or stretch.
In addition to the collection of debris the filter has built into it a water diverter. The filter basket in the rain water saver has 2 positions: "Thru" allows the water to go directly to the drain or soak away. "Butt" diverts the water to the water butt."