April 29, 2014
Water tanks come in a huge range of types, sizes and materials; the article below briefly outlines some facts and tips. When you choose a new […]
April 28, 2014
Here are some guidelines that outline the steps for installing your vertical poly water tank – the principles apply to all sizes of tanks whether it […]
April 26, 2014
Local water tank manufacturer, JoJo Tanks, have again donated a number of water tanks to poor communities in South Africa. JoJo Tanks is probably South Africa’s […]
April 25, 2014
The article below briefly mentions collecting rainwater. School buildings generally have ideal rooftops for harvesting rainwater and space for many large water tanks – an excellent […]
April 24, 2014
In South Africa, there are a number of plastic water tank manufacturers – ranging from very poor quality to excellent. Please do not choose a polyethylene […]
April 23, 2014
It is a good idea to have a backup supply of drinking water stored in water tanks or drums in case of a water supply cut, […]
April 22, 2014
Automated cleaning of water tanks, especially large water tanks, is very effective as the article below outlines. However, many water tanks such as those manufactured by […]
April 20, 2014
Each situation requires consideration as to what kind of grey water system would work best but generally the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. The golden rule of […]
April 19, 2014
Locating ‘lost’ septic tanks is a common problem from for many, especially if the septic tank system has not ever been pumped out. This article offers […]
April 18, 2014
This video shows good detail of a rainwater harvesting system that is rigged up for drip irrigation. If one desires using rainwater for other uses, we […]
April 17, 2014
The guest post below outlines some of the many benefits of harvesting rainwater. We always recommend that home owners install larger water tanks where possible; small […]
April 16, 2014
There are many types and sizes of plastic or polyethylene water tanks available; here is an overview of what is available from one of South Africa’s […]
April 15, 2014
The article below is written in the American context but the same principles apply to most countries. In South Africa, we advocate the installation of larger […]
April 14, 2014
Algae growth in water tanks can become a problem, especially in hot climates. Algae in a water tank is not only a nuisance but can affect […]
April 12, 2014
Watch this video for instruction on how to make a highly effective water filter system which may be useful for purifying water from your rain water […]
April 11, 2014
Rainwater tanks have many advantages which usually far outweigh any disadvantages. If the water tanks are not used for rainwater harvesting (e.g. due to drought) they […]
April 10, 2014
Greywater is often overlooked as a potential source of useful water. When greywater systems are combined with rainwater harvesting tanks, a household or business can, in […]
April 9, 2014
This video discusses the types or water tanks available as well as some guidelines on how to size a water tank for your requirements. Although the […]