Rainwater Harvesting
It is now viable to harvest rainwater for your whole household. This includes rainwater harvesting, storing and pumping rainwater for bathing, showering, toilet flushing, pool, laundry and irrigation. Rainwater harvesting together with other Water Rhapsody products can save up to 90% of your water bill.
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Ways to reduce your electricity bill Step three:
Get a geyser blanket The exact savings are hard to predict, but fitting a geyser blanket around your geyser and insulating your hot water pipes is recommended, says Palmer, as these prevent heat loss when the geyser is switched off. Geyser blankets range in price from R90 to R400 – only buy those that are SABS-approved, Eskom-endorsed and flameproof. DIY kits are available but it’s easiest to ask a plumber to install the blanket, at a cost of roughly R250–R450 per hour (it shouldn’t take longer than an hour). For more information, go to www.eskomdsm.co.za.
Posted in Energy Saving, Green, Solar Energy, Solar Geysers, Solar Power, Solar Water Heating, Water Tanks
Tagged Electricity price increase, Geyser Blanket, Reduce Electricity Bills, Saving Electricity, Solar geysers, Solar panels, Solar power, Solsquare, Water Conservation, Waterwise, Yes Solar
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Use a Water Tank for your Garden
Using rainwater tanks is the perfect way for you to create the garden of your dreams and keep it green all year round. One of the biggest drains of a city’s water supply can come from people using their water for gardening. Most people enjoy the look of beautiful lawns and lush gardens, however this is using precious water that is needed for bathing, cooking or drinking. Gardens account for most of the water used in the home and is therefore the biggest domestic contributer to the water shortage. No matter what type of water problems you are experiencing and whether you stay in Western/Eastern Cape, Gauteng, Natal or anywhere else in the world for that matter, there is a way to have lush gardens without using up your city’s water supply. To build a system that is suitable for your garden, you need to calculate
Phosphate in Washing Powder destroy Water Eco Systems.
Phosphate is a nutrient that is essential for plant growth and is found naturally in the environment. But the excess use of phosphates by humans is overloading our water bodies, which can lead to toxic algal blooms. Have a look at this video to see the effects of overloading our environment with phosphates usually used in washing powders on a daily basis. Use our Eco-friendly Products links to find out more about phosphate-free detergents. Also read this very informative post on Eco-friendly Laundry: http://www.watersafe.co.za/2010/03/10/eco-friendly-laundry/
Winter Offer on Water Tanks
Click here for latest specials 1000 L = R1047.49 2500 L = R1834.10 5000 L = R2608.89 Prices valid until end of July 2010. Make use of this wonderful opportunity!
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Daily Rainfall over South Africa to the nearest mm Preliminary 24-hour rainfall data ending at 08:00 on the 2010-06-15 Rainfall in whole mm EASTERN CAPE ADDO ELEPHANT PARK 17 BISHO 08 CAPE ST FRANCIS 12 DOHNE – AGR 01 EAST LONDON WO 07 ELANDS RIVER-BOSBOK RAND 25 ELLIOT 01 FLOWER RESERVE ARS 23 FORT BEAUFORT 04 GRAAFF – REINET 09 GRAHAMSTOWN 22 JOUBERTINA AWS 16 KRIEGERS KRAAL ARS 07 NGQURA (COEGA) 14 PATENSIE 14 PORT ALFRED – AIRPORT 26 PORT ELIZABETH WO 29 QUEENSTOWN 02 SOMERSET EAST 11 ST ALBANS PRISON ARS 27 THIRD AVENUE DIP ARS 36 TSITSIKAMMA 52 UITENHAGE 07 UMTHATHA WO 01 WILLOWMORE 09 Recently I had a conversation with a friend, discussing ‘Helping other people’, and how difficult it is sometimes so have the right tools, the know-how, the correct place or timing, the money and so the list (excuses!) go on. And how frustrating (or easy) it is, to sit back and wait for something to happen. When nothing happens, or even if the situation become worst….. who have you got to blame? My friend’s advice was: “Use what you got in your hands!” It might only be a phone for listening, it might … Continue reading
24h Rainfall – Get Water tanks from Water Rhapsody NOW!
Daily Rainfall over South Africa to the nearest mm Preliminary 24-hour rainfall data ending at 08:00 on the 2010-06-09 Rainfall in whole mm EASTERN CAPE ADDO ELEPHANT PARK 02 ALEXANDRIA – POL 01 CAPE ST FRANCIS 14 FLOWER RESERVE ARS 05 HUMANSDORP 13 JOUBERTINA AWS 05 KAREEDOUW – POL 12 NGQURA (COEGA) 04 PATENSIE 15 PORT ELIZABETH WO 12 ST ALBANS PRISON ARS 13 THIRD AVENUE DIP ARS 16 TSITSIKAMMA 07 UITENHAGE 05 WILLOWMORE 03
Rainwater Tanks: Part 2
Trends in Water Tanks There are many styles of water tanks available, with new innovations coming out all the time. The most common types of tanks are the plastic or polymer tanks which are traditionally been round in shape. These days, manufacturers are working with rectangular or square designs which are often much easier to place within a home and look much less intrusive. These tanks are also available in a huge range of colours, so that they are able to suit any home colour scheme. Steel tanks are still common, also, and these are usually lined with polyethylene in order to prevent corrosion. While round is still the most common shape, it seems that manufacturers are finding new ways to work with steel all the time. Concrete water tanks are best if you need to locate your tank underground. As thy are load-bearing, they are great for placing under things such as driveways and entertaining areas. More foreign designs: One new innovation in water tank design is to design the tank so that it resembles a boulder or a rock. This allows the tank to be placed unobtrusively within the landscape, so that the casual observer wouldn’t even know … Continue reading
Water Rhapsody provide in all your needs!
I read in a newspaper article today, all the Alternative ways to use your rain water. To start with, Water Rhapsody will help you to install water tanks at your premises. We will help you to decide which size water tank for the size of your house you need and will suit you best. By adding our unique device called a Rain Runner at every down pipe, the water is sieved clear before it reached your water tank. Usually the harvested rainwater are being used to irrigate your garden and lawn, but there are many more ways you can utilise your water and conserve municipality water: ” Only recently introduces in South Africa there is now a controller system on the market which can switch automatically between municipal supply and rainwater tanks, based on whether or not there are rainwater available for use”. – Not so true, we (Water Rhapsody) have been installing our systems for 16 years throughout South Africa. Our Grand Opus System also has a municipal water inlet, which can be used as is needed. In rainy seasons, the whole household can be supplied only by rainwater, never needing to make use of municipal water, should the tank … Continue reading
Groundwater Pollution
Groundwater pollution is a very serious problem. Unlike a lot of the pollution on the surface waters, like trash floating in the bay, groundwater pollution is harder to recognize until after illness has occurred. Groundwater, which is the water that remains under the ground and is tapped into to provide drinking water for homes is generally polluted by the activities that occur just above it. People are the number one cause of groundwater pollution. Having water samples tested regularly is the only way to be sure that the groundwater is not contaminated. Unfortunately, there are a multitude of potentiol groundwater pollutants that can seriously contaminate drinking water. Most ground water pollution happens because of improper disposal, use or stotage of chemicals, pesticides, or substances like car engine oil. Deicing salts that are used for clearing driveways and pathways can contaminate groundwater. Landfills have been known to cause toxic runoff that infiltrated the groundwaters supply and underground tanks for storing gasoline and diesel for petrol stations can develop minor leaks and seep into the ground. A groundwater supply that is directly over a plot filled with animals, such as a farm environment, can be contaminated with the bacteria from aminal waste, The chronic use of … Continue reading
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Tagged Groundwater, Pollution, safe water, Water Conservation, Water tips, Waterproblem, Waterwise
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Water tariffs increasing soon!
Nelson Mandela Bay residents can expect a massive increase in punitive water tariffs, applying to consumers who use more than 15 kilolitre per month. DA caucus leader: Leon de Villiers introduced an urgent motion at yesterday’s budget and treasury committee meeting, saying he had received notification on Monday evening that the municipality was poised to introduce a much higher punitive tariff. The letter, dated 11 May, said the decision followed a meeting of the water management committee on May 5 that had accepted the need for a ‘considerable’ increase in the light of the ongoing drought that has already seen the metro declared a disaster area. The details of the planned increase would be made available at next week’s joint meeting of bugdet and treasury and the mayoral committee, he was told. According to Water and Sanitation Director, Mr Barry Martin, the metro is experiencing the ravages of ’a green drought’. Rain has been received in the city areas, but unfortunately not where it is most necessary to supply the same area with daily water. A briefing on the Emergency Drought Implementaion Plan has been arranged for tomorrow. The combined capacity ot the metro’s dams currently stand at 35.05%. The Kouga … Continue reading
