It is evident that a water shortage crisis is upon us. We see droughts and shortages all over the news. According to News 24, over half of South Africa’s households have no water at home. Residents of Kroonstad have serious water shortages, because of the Vaal River Water Shortage Crisis.
Vaal River Water Shortage Crises – Kroonstad Now without Water
What if this is the last drop?The current low water level situation of the Vaal river will lead to water restrictions and even water outages in large areas in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Northern Freestate and North West provinces. Kroonstad is already without water for some time now. Green Overall can supply
Why you need to go Solar
Solar Energy is simply, energy provided by the sun. This energy is in the form of solar radiation, which makes the production of solar electricity possible. Photovoltaic literally means “light” and “electric.” Photovoltaic or Solar cells are made of silicon, like semiconductors. Many photovoltaic solar cells are connected together to form
Rules of Grey Water
There are several rules for the re-use of grey water and these are: 1. Thou shalt not store grey water: This is the first law and may not be changed: the problem is that grey water has temperature and food value for anaerobic bacteria to breed and produce methane and
Grey Water Systems Frequently Asked Questions
Where would the Grey Water System be installed? The grey water system would be installed underground with the water running into the system at the top of the chamber. We install the grey water pump chamber at a point where even the lowest (usually the shower) of the pipes from
Water Tanks, Sorts & Sizes
Water Tank type and sizes Vertical Capacity l Diameter Height 260 620mm 900mm 500 800mm 1000mm 1000 1100mm 1300mm 1500 1420mm 1175mm 2500 1420mm 1860mm 5000 1820mm 2100mm 5500 1800mm 2340mm 10000 2200mm 3080mm Horizontal Capacity l H W L 240 560mm – 1070mm 500 830mm 570mm 1280mm 600 640mm
Rainwater Tanks, Trends
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 traditionally have been round in shape. These days, manufacturers are working with rectangular or square designs which are often much easier
Rainwater Tanks, the basics
A rainwater tank is a beneficial addition to any home, whether new or established, and the additional water can give a homeowner freedom from the water restrictions that are in place in many areas of South Africa. However, there are some things that you need to consider when choosing a
Tips for saving water at home
We all live in times where the month has too much month before the end of the month. Small lifestyle changes can often lead to big savings. Let’s look at a few on the water front: Put a bucket in your shower and/or basin, to catch water that runs out
Going the extra mile high
With this installation we recently did there are a couple of phrases that spring to mind: Going the extra mile What the client wants the client gets A tank with a view