poly tanks

June 1, 2014

Water tanks: What’s best – plastic, steel, fibreglass, concrete or wood?

While there are situations where certain materials are favoured over plastic or polyethylene tanks, there are not many. We recommend high quality rotational moulded poly tanks […]
February 18, 2014

Transporting poly water tanks – 6 important guidelines

Polyethylene or plastic water tanks have a number of advantages over steel, fibreglass and concrete tanks; one of them being that they are much easier to […]
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. […]
January 8, 2014

Plastic water tanks – choosing a colour

Polyethylene or ‘plastic’ water tanks are becoming available in an ever-increasing array of colours. In South Africa, JoJo Tanks probably has the widest range of colours […]
January 2, 2014

Poly water tanks for commercial purposes

Plastic water tanks have many applications for industrial and commercial purposes – from simple water storage to being an integral part of an industrial process. Generally, […]
October 29, 2013

Why all schools in South Africa should have water tanks

South Africa is a water scarce country and measures to ensure water is available for our school learners should be a priority. Water tanks installed on […]
October 13, 2013

Are poly septic tanks better than concrete or fibreglass septic tanks?

Plastic or polyethylene septic tanks (or ‘poly’ septic tanks) have a number advantages over traditional concrete septic tanks and fibreglass tanks. Poly septic tanks are available […]
October 9, 2013

Choose the right storage tank for its intended use

Storage tanks are available in a bewildering array of types, sizes and brands; while many tanks can serve in multiple roles, there are some that are […]
September 29, 2013

Water Tanks Off-Grid: Some Tips & Ideas

Living ‘off-grid’ infers that no municipal/state services are available or desired – water supply and power probably being the most important and in need of serious […]
September 28, 2013

Water tanks: which size to choose?

This is a slightly open-ended question as the size of the water tank required will depend the intended use of the water tank. Businesses and commercial […]
September 20, 2013

Choosing poly chemical tanks according to a liquid’s specific gravity

Standard duty polyethylene or plastic tanks usually have a specific gravity of 1 (SG 1) and these are suitable for storing water.  Poly tanks for storing […]
August 30, 2013

Polyethylene Water Tanks for African Conditions

A plastic water tank is a plastic water tank…or is it? The truth is that not all poly water tanks make the grade for harsh African […]
July 25, 2013

Analysing Water Tank Quotes – 5 things to consider

There are an increasing number of brands and types of water tanks and liquid storage tanks on the market in South Africa.  Most potential buyers like […]
July 24, 2013

India: Rainwater Club promotes rainwater harvesting

India is at the forefront of many rainwater harvesting innovations as well as promoting age-old, simple rainwater harvesting techniques – something which should also be embraced […]
July 22, 2013

Do I Need A Water Filter?

There has never been a greater need for better sources of healthy water than exists today. Our tap water can be contaminated with synthetic chemicals, toxic […]
July 21, 2013

Silo tanks & silo tank stands for industrial applications

When silo tanks come to mind, many think of the agricultural applications they are used for, such as animal feed storage – both liquid (like molasses) […]
July 19, 2013

Why cheap poly water tanks are bad for the environment

In today’s economy, consumers all too often choose a product based on price alone.  Poly water tanks are no exception but it is economically & environmentally […]
July 17, 2013

Rwanda: Japan Donates Water Tanks to School

Rain water tanks at schools improve the lives of students and save considerable amounts of money in some areas, as the article below states.  Rainwater harvesting […]