Installing a JoJo tank to harvest rainwater or as back-up storage to municipal water supply is step one in water storage for most householders. But once the tank is in place and linked, choosing the right pump is often a problem.
Luckily, JoJo has a broad range of pump options to select from. Before making your decide, ask yourself these questions:
QUESTION 1:
Where is the JoJo installation in your property, and is noise an element to consider? If your tanks are close to a bed room window and the pump is connected to a toilet, you don’t need a noisy pump that may wake you up in the center of the night time if a family member makes use of the loo! The same applies if your tanks are on the property’s borders – indignant WhatsApps from neighbours shouldn’t be a half of your water storage journey.
JoJo’s Variable Speed Drive pumps present fixed water pressure and boast noise levels below 60dB. To put this into perspective: 60dB is the sound a normal air conditioner makes when it’s running. With a Centrifugal Pump, you might be able to move bigger volumes of water, but these pumps sometimes have noise levels between 60 and 74dB.
Use this handy information when deciding on your JoJo pump:
Did you know?
JoJo’s Variable Speed Drive (VSD) pumps are ideal for properties with solar energy.
QUESTION 2:
What is the pump’s main purpose? If the pump will be pushing water to your dishwasher or washing machine, then the smallest pump will do. But if your JoJo tanks are linked to your showers and bogs, and an irrigation system in your garden, a stronger pump is important – again, bear in mind to assume about noise ranges if you install a a lot bigger pump. If necessary, select a different position in your JoJo set up so noise does not turn out to be a problem.
This diagram shows which pump will greatest suit your needs. To make the best selection, count the number of loos the booster pump must service, and if related to your irrigation system, depend the number of influence sprinklers, pop-ups or misting sprinklers that require a gentle push of water.
เกจวัดแรงดันน้ําไทวัสดุ of a booster pump is simple, because of a JoJo Pump-to-Tank Connector Kit. Be positive to add one to your basket.
A JoJo Pump Cover is essential to guard your pump from the elements; one size suits all JoJo pumps so bear this in thoughts when planning your set up, especially if you don’t want the pump cowl to be visible.
Submersible pumps are a wonderful choice when noise is a factor to think about. These pumps are put in inside the tank, which means the water serves as a ‘silencer’ – JoJo will be launching a new vary within the next few months.
Get an electrician to install an outdoor plug point the place the tank shall be positioned.
For more DIY pointers and product info, visit jojo.co.za
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