September 28, 2014
JoJo Tanks have announced the availability of a complete grain silo tank system that was designed primarily for the storage of grain or ‘mealies’ but can […]
September 26, 2014
Gray water can be temporarily stored in a water tank (or water drums) or sent directly to a greywater irrigation system as per this video. If […]
September 25, 2014
The principles of designing a rainwater harvesting system with a water tank or rain barrel can be applied worldwide. Simple rainwater tank systems can be designed […]
September 24, 2014
Water shortages are currently prevalent in many parts of South Africa with many homeowners scrambling to buy water tanks (parts of Gauteng are currently experiencing water […]
September 23, 2014
A step-by-step guide on how to install the new JoJo Tanks ring base. This installation is ideal where height is not required for water pressure. If […]
September 22, 2014
Water tanks sometimes need to be elevated on water tank stands or towers to increase water pressure. In South Africa both steel tank stands and timber/wooden […]
September 21, 2014
Greywater recycling combined with rain water tanks can save substantial amounts of water; this article outlines some greywater facts. It must be remembered that greywater must […]
September 20, 2014
This video shows a simple rainwater harvesting system with a drum water filter and a rain water tank. It is a good example of how a […]
September 19, 2014
If you harvest rainwater, you can drink the water from your rain water tanks but the water must be appropriately filtered – the article below briefly […]
September 18, 2014
Many people forget about water conservation measures while at work; the article below outlines some good ways of improving water efficiency at your workplace, including the […]
September 16, 2014
Although the video below only mentions underground water tanks, above-ground water tanks are also suited for rainwater harvesting. Rainwater can be used for a multitude of […]
September 15, 2014
The article below describes one way or designing & installing a grey water irrigation system with a plastic water tank or box for temporary storage. The […]
September 14, 2014
Schools usually have ideal rooftops for rainwater harvesting and enough space for large water tanks too. In South Africa, the typical rural school comprises of long […]
September 13, 2014
In addition to the comprehensive water saving tips listed below, rainwater harvesting tanks and grey water recycling should also be considered. Rain water tanks not only […]
September 11, 2014
High quality ‘plastic’ or polyethylene water tanks and chemical tanks have a number of advantages over equivalent fibreglass tanks and steel tanks. The article below mentions […]
September 10, 2014
Greywater recycling is an eco-friendly way of conserving water; just remember that grey water should not be stored in water tanks for longer than 24 hours […]