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September 23, 2013

What are the main benefits of rainwater harvesting tanks?

There are many good reasons to install rain water tanks; the article below outlines the main ones.  Rainwater harvesting is an ancient practice that was a […]
September 21, 2013

Plastic Septic Tanks: General Installation Guidelines

These polyethylene septic tank installation guidelines are generic; always check with the manufacturer of the poly septic tank to see if any specific instructions are necessary. […]
September 19, 2013

VIDEO: Poly Water Tanks Rotational Moulding Process

Rotational moulding or ‘rotomoulding’ is one method of producing high quality polyethylene water tanks and other poly products.  The result of rotomolded water tanks is that […]
September 18, 2013

Should You Check Out a Rain Harvesting Workshop?

Rainwater harvesting is increasingly becoming a necessity, especially in water scarce South Africa.  Rainwater harvesting workshops and internet resources, such as on this website, are invaluable […]
September 13, 2013

Water tank installation tips

Buying a water tank is the first step, the second step is to ensure that the water tank is properly installed.  If in doubt, always refer […]
September 11, 2013

Rainwater harvesting is simplest alternative water source

Rainwater harvesting tanks are becoming more common in South Africa and in many other parts of the world, including the US and other developed countries.  It […]
September 10, 2013

Using Water to Make Infant Formula: What Type of Water Is Best?

This article discusses the safety of water for infants but omits rainwater as a possible source.  Rainwater is naturally pure and free of chemicals but once […]
September 4, 2013

South Africa: Fracking to require water use licence

With 98% of South Africa’s water resources already allocated, controversial shale gas exploration will be using up precious groundwater in the Karoo.  It is likely that […]
September 1, 2013

New Zealand: Rain water tanks may be a lifeline

Installing rainwater tanks is a wise investment wherever you are in the world.  After a natural or man-made disaster, rainwater tanks could mean the difference between […]
August 27, 2013

Pressure from water tanks – pumps or tank stands?

Whether water tanks are used for storing municipal water, borehole water or rainwater as part of a rainwater harvesting system, pressure is usually required.  The choice […]