rain tanks

March 3, 2014

Managing water stored in rain water tanks

Rainwater tanks are becoming more widely used, especially in water scarce South Africa where municipal water supplies can also be unreliable. Rainwater in tanks needs to […]
February 26, 2014

Video: How to clean & maintain rain gutters & downspouts

Cleaning and maintaining gutters is important, especially if you harvest rainwater from your rooftop and store it in rain water tanks. Watch this video for some […]
February 24, 2014

7 Top Rainwater Harvesting Tank Tips

Follow these tips when installing your water tanks for rainwater harvesting systems. We always recommend larger water tanks if space permits – small water tanks tend […]
February 17, 2014

Water tanks – where to place them

Once you have selected the best type and size of water tank suited to your requirements, you will need to manoeuvre the tank to your pre-selected […]
February 11, 2014

Underground water tank or aboveground tank: which to buy?

This is a choice that may face the prospective water tank buyer. We will briefly outline the pros and cons of both types of water tanks […]
February 8, 2014

Importance of choosing a high quality poly water tank

There are thousands of manufacturers of ‘plastic’ or polyethylene water tanks and it can be a daunting choice when trying to decide which brand to buy. […]
February 7, 2014

Video: 10 Tips for Conserving Water

Water saving tips can never be repeated too many times, especially in South Africa where water scarcity is a reality. For those that prefer watching a […]
February 6, 2014

Rainwater Collection System Installation Tips

The article below discusses some important installation requirements. In South Africa, instead of ‘rain barrels’ we recommend water tanks of larger capacity – 5000 litre tanks, […]
February 2, 2014

12 Steps to Creating a Complete Rainwater Harvesting System

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 30, 2014

What can I use a rain water tank for?

The article below cautions against using rainwater from rain water tanks in urban areas for drinking purposes. However, rainwater collected from rooftops and stored in water […]
January 29, 2014

Greywater Recycling Do’s and Don’ts

Greywater recycling systems and rain water harvesting tanks are a great way to save water and money; these activities are good for the environment too. With […]
January 28, 2014

Video: Water Facts

Some interesting facts as well as some very disturbing information – water on this planet is in dire need of conservation and innovative ideas are needed […]
January 23, 2014

Advice for rainwater collection & rain water tanks

Installing water tanks or rainwater tanks is not a fit and forget activity, although most polyethylene tanks require very little maintenance. The article below touches on […]
January 16, 2014

Top Solutions for Storing the Excess Rain Water You Harvest

The article below outlines for good points and ideas. Polyethylene water tanks are subject to price fluctuations but in South Africa, JoJo Tanks usually fix prices […]
January 13, 2014

Why installing a rain water tank is good for the environment

There are many reasons to harvest rainwater and install water tanks, including saving money on your water bills. Here’s why rainwater tanks are also good for […]
January 12, 2014

Video: Water tanks & storage vessels for rainwater

There are many choices when it comes to choosing the right water tank or water storage vessel for rainwater harvesting systems. In South Africa, we recommend […]
December 9, 2013

Video: Rainwater Harvesting with Underground Water Tanks

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 1, 2013

10 Reasons To Buy A Water Tank

In South Africa, water scarce nation where water issues are increasingly serious, there shouldn’t really be a need for much convincing when it comes to water tanks. However, here […]