The Home Improvements Thread (2)

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Tander said:
Interesting. So then two 5K tanks and a biggish pump like yours would work well. My garage would be above the tanks if I place them next to the house. So a pump is definitely needed.

I'll do some costings to see if it's worth it, but the wife is very keen on the idea. having the solar means we already off grid for the most part (Only use it 5hrs a day) and the idea of JoJo tanks will mean less reliance on the municipality/ environment.
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Start off with 1 JoJo and see how long it lasts. It's easy to expand tanks as you need. You also need a solid level base for the tanks.
 
alqassam said:
Start off with 1 JoJo and see how long it lasts. It's easy to expand tanks as you need. You also need a solid level base for the tanks.
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I have a place in mind for the tanks. Right next to the house which has a level ground. Paved. I think you're right. Start with a single tank.

I am also considering this:
www.jojo.co.za

500 Litre Backwash Tank

Allows pool backwash water to be saved and reused.
www.jojo.co.za www.jojo.co.za
 
Tander said:
Interesting. So then two 5K tanks and a biggish pump like yours would work well. My garage would be above the tanks if I place them next to the house. So a pump is definitely needed.

I'll do some costings to see if it's worth it, but the wife is very keen on the idea. having the solar means we already off grid for the most part (Only use it 5hrs a day) and the idea of JoJo tanks will mean less reliance on the municipality/ environment.
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Yeah, I'm planning to at least plumb our 1 toilet into the JoJo too. Not going the whole filter route for the water yet for shower, drinking, etc.. so for now just the toilet
 
SAguy said:
Yeah, I'm planning to at least plumb our 1 toilet into the JoJo too. Not going the whole filter route for the water yet for shower, drinking, etc.. so for now just the toilet
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Do you use enough to do that?
 
Lupus said:
Nope not since 2017, unless you're declared indignant.
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Nope they changed it last year. Look at your bill. My bad 4.71kl
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Tander said:
Another question - should the tanks be placed at right next to the house? I guess so if I am using the roof to collect water.
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No.

I have a small tank right next to the house. The 2x 5kl tanks are right at the back of the property behind the house.

From the small tank I then have a pipe go underground past the garage alll the way to the tanks at the back. No pumps for this part, gravity does all the work.

Then I have a 0.75kw booster pump for usage. It works fine with a pressure washer.
 
Tinuva said:
No.

I have a small tank right next to the house. The 2x 5kl tanks are right at the back of the property behind the house.

From the small tank I then have a pipe go underground past the garage alll the way to the tanks at the back. No pumps for this part, gravity does all the work.

Then I have a 0.75kw booster pump for usage. It works fine with a pressure washer.
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Not a bad idea, the second location where I would have the tanks is at the back of the garden. But that is higher than the house; so gravity won't work here. It would have to be a pump if I wanted them up there.
 
Having a look online at some installation videos; it doesn't seem that difficult to install.
 
Tander said:
Not a bad idea, the second location where I would have the tanks is at the back of the garden. But that is higher than the house; so gravity won't work here. It would have to be a pump if I wanted them up there.
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Same here actually. But let me show a photo.

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Smaller tank was made higher with a block concrete, you can fill with sand and compact to save cost

This will work if you ba k of the garden isn't too much higher.
 
Tander said:
Is there a way to determine if I could have a WellPoint without spending too much, that might make it worth while.

So, maybe two 5000 JoJo tanks then? Do I need to have a pump if I am using it with a garden house?
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Easiest is to ask around the neighbourhood - if people have nothing, or boreholes, chances are you won't find water.

The pressure should be quite high when the tank is full - but, the lower it gets, the lower your pressure, so a pump is recommended.
 
4x skirting boards officially painted. Loaned a sliding compound mitre saw - tomorrow is d-day. Magically fitting 12m boards into just under that space. Not looking forward to it.
 
Ekurhuleni also stopped the free allocation like 2 years back, bastards
 
SAguy said:
What you mean?
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A toilet only uses about 9l to flush, do you use it enough to warrant that :).
Also seems there is a 0 charge for the first 5KL or thereabouts.
 
alqassam said:
Nope they changed it last year. Look at your bill. My bad 4.71kl
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Just checked its very recent my bills up to July last year still have it, but from at least Oct it's 0.
 
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