If you’re reading this article, then you are likely investigating what water pump to get. You know that you need a pump to pressurise water to where you need it throughout your property or around your home, so then why do pumps list suction pressure? Suction may just be something you hadn’t considered, especially if […]

  In order to collect rainwater and use it as part of your property’s water system, your rainwater tank needs to have several holes. These generally consist of: Inflow – a hole in the top of your rainwater tank where the water flows in from piping attached to your roof Overflow – a hole at the top […]

If you have installed a rainwater harvesting system, then you’ll know that one of the most important things to get right is having good water pressure coming from your tank into your home. While National Poly Industries provide pump pressurised systems, another less known option you might want to look into is having a pressure tank. How Pressure Tanks Work Pressure tanks work […]

The traditional system of harvesting rainwater generally consists of a gutter attached to a roof that channels rainwater into a storage tanks. One innovation to this basic system is the downpipe diverter. This device functions by directing the first litres of dirty rainwater into a water chamber. This chamber normally holds about 8-15 litres of […]

If you have a concrete or poly water tank, then you might be interested to know that a solution exists to keep the bottom of your water tank clean and free of sludge. What is sludge? Sludge is a mixture of sediment, bits of leaves and debris that manage to find their way into your […]

If you are looking to install a rainwater tank, then you probably at least intend to use it for watering your garden, washing your clothes, cleaning your car, filling your pool and the like. You might also wish to have fresh, crisp rainwater on tap for cooking and drinking. This all means you will need […]

If you a looking to select the best water pump for your rainwater tank then you will see specifications like rated and maximum head and flow rates. What do they mean? What should you look for? Will the pump be adequate for your needs? The focus of this article will explore the question of rated and maximum […]

If you want access to your rainwater from different locations around your property, then you will need a water pump. Choosing the right pump might seem like a difficult decision, but this article is intended to give you a better understanding of pumps to help make your decision easier. Water Pump Considerations There are a […]

If you a looking to select the best water pump for your rainwater tank then you will see specifications like rated and maximum flow rates or head. What do they mean? What should you look for? Will the pump be adequate for your needs? The focus of this article will explore the question of rated and maximum […]

If you haven’t really considered the water pump to get for your tank, then you are probably researching about pumps. Since you are reading this article you are probably also wondering what a submersible pump is? This article will clearly explain what a submersible pump is and when it is used enabling you to decide […]

  If you are looking to purchase a rainwater tank, then you have probably heard about other tank accessories you might need. One important accessory that helps to keep your rainwater clean is called a Rainwater First Flush Diverter, but what is it? A Rainwater First Flush Diverter functions by preventing the first few litres of rainwater from […]

If you are installing a rainwater harvesting system, ensuring you have high-quality clean water is essential to the health of everyone that uses it. To make sure that the water going into your storage tank is the highest quality it can be, you can use water diverters. Diverters separate contaminated ‘first-flush’ water from fresh, clean rainwater which […]

Wet rainwater harvesting systems can provide an aesthetically pleasing solution to your rainwater collection needs. With a little careful planning, they can provide a plentiful source of high-quality drinking water. In this article, we explain how wet systems work, the advantages of wet systems and how to ensure the system remains clean and robust. What […]

Deciding what water tank to buy can be a hard decision, especially for those who like to do some due diligence and research first. Add into the picture you will need the right water pump to deliver the necessary water pressure. Matters then become even more complicated when one considers a fuller solution such as […]