He's a nice bloke but he will drink his own bathwater

I don`t see a problem with reusing bath water. We HAD to do it in the `70`s.

 

I use only rain water Loofah so haven't tried it. I have water butts all over but I suppose your suggestion is nearly as green.

 

I think the thing works via the principle that any soaps are massivly diluted.

 

David Is it true that you have 26 kids and are really obliged to reuse bath water?:eek:

 

25, John, and the water is reused for a month.:p

 

Good for you Loofah.:thumb:

cheers

 

A good way to combat aphids is to use a soapy water solution, I would think used bath water comes into that category.

 

I used grey water all through last summer on all my plants in the garden and still now despite all the rain on plants in my greenhouse that dry out with no ill effect. They seemed to thrive on it. I have a water butt connected to the waste outlet from my bath and bathroom sink so all our shower/bath water goes into it. We're on a water meter so it saved us pounds last year. I don't know whether it makes a difference or not, but I was really careful with what products I used to clean the bathroom with just in case. I have a bit of a thing about clean bathrooms so clean mine everyday and I think it best that bleachy or really strong cleaners don't go into the butt. I've been buying tesco naturally bathroom cleaner as it's made of all natural ingredients and that certainly hasn't done the plants any harm.

 

Hello Loofah,

IF ! you are on a water meter, by all means save yourself some money by reusing the bath water!

If not don't bother,use all you need to.

After last years flooding across Gloucestershire, I have completely changed my opinion about conserving Severn Trents water!!!!!!!!

We was always careful with our water usage in our house, no running taps etc!

The problem about the flooding at the Mehre treatment works was entirely self inflicted, they had no protection against flooding around the plant; though they have now; suggested and provided by the Army lads who were there pulling them out of the hole they had got them selves in.

The arrogance they (ST) showed to their customers after they were up and running, was breath taking to say the least. They promised compensation whilst we had no water,to stop us rioting, once they were on line again, were were told go and chase ourselves, along with our MP.

After Thames water I think Severn Trent have the worst record for leaks, not a few gallons running away, but millions and millions year in year out, and also millions of Pounds profit as well, no losses for them.

Once during one hot summer when were were on a hose pipe ban ect, my employers were using water through a 4 inch pipe (then down a drain) to cool the air used for the comfort air for the factory,
I complained about the water being wasted down the drain,at a meeting.
I was told , "water is cheap", especially if you pay for it!

Mostpeople try to do their bit, especially those who listen to Al Gore and his like.
While we feel guilty for living frugally, Gore and his like jet off all over the world staying in luxury hotels wasting resources as if there was no tomorrow, and laughing all the way to the bank, at our expense.

Cheers !!!!

 

Do you use a biologically safe soap? If so it shouldn't be a problem.

 

Yes you can; with pleasure !!!!

Rant is now over !!!!!

All is right with the world !!!!

God bless !!!!

Crerrio !!!!

 

Hello all, just read the rinal bit of this thread - i have to agree. Even though i don't have a water meter, i have never been wasteful. Makes you sick, when you think of us worrying about a dripping tap or watering our little bit of garden when, like you say, the people laying down these laws never suffer (or even worry) a day in their lives!

My rant over too

cheers