Curtis Glover gave water conservation a nerdy twist by creating a rain barrel that looks like R2-D2. Wisely, Curtis thought the droid design would be popular and help raise additional money for The Water Quality Forum’s annual contest/auction for custom designed rain barrels.
This particular barrel can be viewed at Knoxville’s Bearden Beer Market through May 24th. Check out an additional pic after the break.
To tell you the truth, I really did not know what a waterbutt was until today. Apparently it is just the UK word for a rain barrel, as those of us in the states know it. However, the name rain barrel does not lend itself as well to this amusing interpretation. The Butt Butt Waterbutt has a nice flat front so it can sit flush to the house and that bulbous posterior adds more than just some extra storage room. It has a tap in a spot that I would feel a little odd actually using.
Maybe the British are a little less anal (sorry) about dictating what their neighbors can do, but I know I couldn’t get this past my neighborhood’s board. It has a hefty 215 liter capacity and is available in white, tan and brown.
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