February 2, 2014
While installing a water tank is the first step to harvesting rainwater, there is other hardware that should considered to improve the efficiency of the system. […]
January 26, 2014
The article below offers a guideline on how to repair damaged poly or plastic water tanks and assumes that one has access to a plastic welding […]
January 17, 2014
The video below comprehensively demonstrates how a simple rainwater harvesting system can be constructed, using a rain barrel or small water tank and a few other […]
December 28, 2013
Rainwater harvesting systems need not be complicated or expensive but we always recommend installing larger water tanks as small tanks can fill up and overflow surprisingly […]
December 9, 2013
A great video detailing the installation of a rainwater system that uses two underground water tanks connected together in series. In South Africa, JoJo Tanks manufacture […]
December 3, 2013
Whether the home is classified as a humble, low-income building or whether it is a mansion, in South Africa, a water tank or two can definitely […]
December 2, 2013
In the US, ‘rain barrels’ are very popular but we recommend more substantial water tanks in South Africa, allowing useful quantities of rainwater to be captured […]
November 30, 2013
Watch this video on an ingenious first flush diverter made from common hardware store materials and a water bottle. It also explains the importance of fitting […]
November 28, 2013
The main and most important component of any rainwater or water storage system is the water tank but there are a number of other components that […]
November 26, 2013
With an introduction to why home-owners should keep rainwater on their properties and a clear demonstration of how to install a rain barrel or rainwater tank, […]
November 23, 2013
Installing a rainwater tank is an excellent way of making use of one of our most important natural resources – water tanks save water and money. […]
November 22, 2013
This is a broad question but the short answer is a definite yes! How much money water tanks can save is dependent on the situation and […]
November 21, 2013
Watch this great video on how to build a simple rainwater harvesting system using rain barrels or small water tanks. Ensure the rain barrels/rainwater tanks/water drums […]
November 19, 2013
Professionally installed water tanks will always increase the value and/or desirability of a property in South Africa. South Africa is a water scarce nation with an […]
November 18, 2013
This novel approach of capturing rainwater with funnel-like ‘saucers’ that direct the rainwater straight to a water tank will appeal to some, especially those that do […]
November 17, 2013
While there is nothing too complicated about joining two rain barrels or two water tanks in series, another solution is to purchase a bigger water tank […]
November 13, 2013
Investing in a rainwater harvesting system and water tanks can be daunting but these tips below will help you budget for a rainwater system, whether you […]
November 12, 2013
In South Africa, good rains have begun falling over most parts of the country – businesses and home-owners should capitalise on harvesting this free source of […]