April 9, 2014

Video: Types of water tanks & sizing considerations

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 […]
April 8, 2014

Why It Is Essential to Keep a Water Tank in Your Backyard

Here are some compelling reasons to install water tank or two on your property.  Water tanks can be extremely useful for pretty much any household, regardless […]
April 6, 2014

Video: The Principles of Rainwater Harvesting

Watch this short video which gives an overview of the various components of a typical rainwater harvesting system that collect rainwater from a rooftop and directs […]
April 3, 2014

Rainwater harvesting & rain tank tips

The article below outlines the steps required for rainwater tanks & systems quite comprehensively. Most people underestimate how much rainwater they can collect from their rooftops […]
March 29, 2014

How to clean you rain barrel or rain water tank

The article below focuses on cleaning rain barrels but the principles apply to all water tanks. Larger 5000 litre or 10000 litre water tanks usually have […]
March 27, 2014

Video: Make a rain barrel with a plastic drum

Rain barrels can be made from a variety of receptacles; here a food-grade plastic drum is used. Plastic tanks and drums are generally preferred over steel […]
March 24, 2014

10 convincing reasons to install rain water tanks

In South Africa where water scarcity is a daily reality for many, it should become second nature to save water wherever possible. It should not take […]
March 11, 2014

Tips for choosing the right water tank

Choosing a water tank or water tanks can be daunting and as good quality tanks are not cheap, the decision should be well considered before purchasing. […]
March 10, 2014

Video: Reasons to install rain gardens & rain barrels

Rain gardens can be combined with rainwater collection systems that include rain water tanks too. This video explains why harvesting rainwater and using it for rain […]
March 7, 2014

Video: Rainwater Harvesting 101

Watch this excellent video that shows & explains the basics of a rainwater harvesting system and water tank in clear detail. Fortunately we do not have […]
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 20, 2014

21 Top Water Saving Tips For Your Home

Water saving tips can never be repeated too often. The ones listed below by JoJo Tanks should become habit. Combining water-saving habits with water conservation systems […]
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 15, 2014

Video: Water Catchment System Green-It-Yourself Project

Watch this video for some ideas of how to harvesting rainwater in water tanks or rain barrels and what to do with it. Traditionally rain barrels […]
February 13, 2014

Step by step guide to cleaning plastic water tanks

It is necessary to periodically clean water storage tanks. The frequency will depend on the quality of the water entering the water tank. JoJo Tanks South […]
February 10, 2014

How do rainwater tanks work?

Water tanks in urban areas need not be small; where space is limited, underground water tanks such as the JoJo 6000 litre underground tank can be […]