Tag Archive: water storage

Mar 22

World Water Day: 22 March 2012

TweetInternational World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.

Feb 24

Water Tank Storage for Off-grid & Urban Living

TweetWater tanks are also great for storing municipal water for a number of reasons discussed below.

Jan 09

112 Ways To Conserve Water

TweetThere are a number of ways to save water, and they all start with you. #2 When washing dishes by hand, don’t let the water run while rinsing. Fill one sink with wash water and the other with rinse water. #3 Some refrigerators, air conditioners and ice-makers are cooled with wasted flows of water. Consider …

Nov 26

Advantages of Plastic Water Storage Tanks

TweetPlastic Tanks up to 20,000 litres have replaced tanks of most other materials (especially fiberglass tanks) over the last decade. Plastic tanks are especially good for storing water and most chemicals including chlorine, bleaches and acids. An advantage that plastic tanks have over storage tanks made from most other materials is much lighter weight. The …

Oct 19

How to choose a water tank

TweetInstalled above or below ground? When planning the installation of a rainwater tank or any tank for water storage, it is important to consider where it can be located on your property. In many cases water tanks are installed above ground, especially when the water tank is being installed alongside an existing dwelling. However installing the …

Mar 16

Build Your Own Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine On The Cheap

TweetThe Zoetrope is a vertical-axis wind turbine (VAWT) made from materials commonly found at your local hardware store and a few easily purchased online, and Applied Sciences has made the decision to “open source” the turbine for everyone who wants to try their hand at making one. With videos and a downloadable PDF construction guide, …