JoJo tanks and practical storage capacity
Tank size and shape are selected around available space, expected water interruptions, intended daily use, refill rate and whether stored water will supply the house, irrigation or selected outlets.
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Myriad Green plans and installs practical backup water systems, JoJo tank systems, booster pumps, pressure controls, borehole-linked storage, rainwater harvesting and filtration for homes, estates, schools, body corporates and commercial properties across Gauteng.
A reliable water system must do more than store water. The tank, pump, pipework, switching controls, protection devices and filtration should work together to provide usable pressure and a serviceable installation for the property.
Pretoria based and serving Pretoria East, Centurion, Midstream, Midrand, Sandton, Johannesburg and surrounding Gauteng areas where the system scope is practical.
Backup water project scoping and quote requests Send your suburb, intended water use, existing equipment and photos of the proposed installation area. Straightforward systems may be scoped from clear information, while complex pump, pressure, borehole or switching requirements may need an on-site assessment first.Water-System Project Experience
Myriad Green has completed water-system, pump, irrigation, drainage, landscaping and related infrastructure work for commercial sites, organisations, estates and private properties across Pretoria and surrounding Gauteng areas.






Project experience is shown for context only. Logos and site references do not imply endorsement, partnership, manufacturer certification or an ongoing commercial affiliation.
Common Water-System Risks
Why Complete-System Planning Matters
A reliable backup water installation is not simply a tank connected to a pump. Tank capacity, available water source, pump performance, pipe sizing, pressure demand, switching controls, protection devices, filtration and distribution should all be considered together.
Myriad Green plans water systems around how the property will use the stored water, whether it supplies the house, irrigation, selected outlets or a combined system. The installation is also planned with practical isolation, testing and future maintenance access in mind.
Visual System Planning
A practical backup water system starts with the complete layout. The water source, tank position, tank base, pump location, pipe routes, pressure requirements, controls, filtration, overflow and future service access should be considered before installation begins.

Tank access, the supporting base, refill pipework, overflow, pump position and distribution routes should form one practical and serviceable layout.

Pumps, pressure controls, filtration, isolation valves and switching equipment should remain accessible for testing, maintenance and component replacement.
What A Backup Water System Includes
A reliable backup water system should be planned as one complete water-delivery system rather than as a tank and pump selected separately. Myriad Green considers the water source, required storage, pump duty, pipe sizing, pressure demand, controls, filtration and future service access before the installation is finalised.
Tank size and shape are selected around available space, expected water interruptions, intended daily use, refill rate and whether stored water will supply the house, irrigation or selected outlets.
Pump selection should account for required flow, delivery pressure, pipe length, elevation, simultaneous outlets and whether the system must support household supply, irrigation zones or a combined demand.
Pressure controllers, pressure vessels or variable-speed controls may be used depending on the system design, pump type, expected demand and the need to reduce excessive pump cycling.
Float switches, dry-run protection, isolation valves, non-return valves and appropriate switching arrangements help protect the pump, manage refill operation and make the system safer to test and service.
Filtration is selected around the water source and intended use. Options may include pump-protection strainers, sediment filters, Big Blue housings, inline filtration and rainwater first-flush systems.
Pipe sizing and routing should support adequate flow while providing practical isolation, bypass, refill, overflow and distribution connections for household supply, irrigation or selected water points.
Water-System Options
The correct system depends on the water source, available installation space, required storage, pressure demand and whether the stored water must supply the house, irrigation, selected outlets or a combination of these requirements.
Send your suburb, property type, intended water use, existing equipment and clear photos. Myriad Green can determine whether the next step is a remote scope, installation quote or on-site system assessment.
Water-System Planning Checklist
Before a backup water system is quoted, the property should be checked for water demand, storage requirements, available space, tank access, pump duty, pressure demand, pipe routes, refill supply, overflow, controls, filtration and future service access.
Before You Request A Quote
What We Check If A Site Visit Is Needed
Water-System Process
A practical backup water project should move from clear property information to system planning, quotation, installation, testing and handover. The process depends on the available water source, required storage, tank position, pump duty, pressure demand, pipe routes, controls, filtration and whether the system supplies the house, irrigation or both.
Send your suburb, property type, intended use, water source, proposed tank area, existing tank or pump details and clear photos of the installation area, pipework and available access.
Myriad Green reviews the expected water demand, available space, tank access, refill source, pump requirements, visible pipe routes, filtration needs and whether the system is intended for household supply, irrigation or combined use.
A paid site assessment may be required where pressure demand, pump condition, borehole supply, electrical controls, switching, pipe routing, tank foundations or existing system faults cannot be confirmed reliably from the supplied information.
The quote confirms the proposed storage, pump, pressure control, filtration, protection, pipework, installation labour, exclusions, payment terms and any specialist electrical or building work required for the project.
Installation may include the tank base, JoJo tank, refill and overflow pipework, booster pump, pressure controller, filters, float switches, dry-run protection, isolation valves, bypass arrangements and distribution connections.
The system is checked for leaks, refill operation, pump response, pressure delivery, control operation, filtration flow, isolation and practical use before the main operating and maintenance requirements are explained.
A straightforward tank and booster-pump installation may be scoped faster than a system involving borehole integration, household and irrigation supply, automatic switching, filtration, difficult pipe routes or existing equipment faults. These technical factors can materially change the correct system design and final price.
Backup Water Price Guidance
Backup water system pricing depends on the required storage capacity, tank shape, base preparation, pump duty, pressure demand, filtration, controls, electrical requirements, pipe routes, site access and whether the system supplies the house, irrigation or both.
These figures are budgeting guidance rather than fixed quotations. Final pricing is confirmed after the water source, intended use, storage requirement, tank position, pump selection, controls, filtration, pipework and installation access are clear.
Why tank, pump and filtration choices affect the quote
A basic storage tank cannot be priced in the same way as a complete automatic household backup system. Tank capacity and shape affect storage and access, while the pump must be selected around the required pressure, flow, pipe length, elevation and number of outlets that may operate at the same time.
Pressure controllers, pressure vessels, variable-speed controls, float switches, dry-run protection, filtration, electrical work, concrete bases, difficult pipe routes and municipal switching can all change the correct installation scope and final price.
Clear new-system enquiries may be reviewed from supplied photos, measurements, suburb, intended water use and existing equipment details. This initial direction is not a fixed quotation until the scope is confirmed.
An on-site assessment may be required where pump duty, pressure, borehole supply, controls, electrical requirements, pipe routing, tank positioning or existing system faults cannot be confirmed reliably from photos.
Typical complete systems may include a storage tank, prepared base, booster pump, pressure control, isolation valves, pipework, filtration and connection to household or irrigation supply. Final pricing depends on the confirmed scope, equipment selection and site conditions.
Larger or more technical projects usually require system-specific scoping where borehole automation, multiple tanks, high water demand, household and irrigation integration, filtration or staged installation is involved.
Two properties can require very different systems. A small tank supplying selected outlets, a complete automatic household backup system, a borehole-linked storage installation and a combined house and irrigation system require different storage, pumping, pressure, filtration, controls and pipework. Final pricing is therefore based on the confirmed property and system scope.
Why Choose Myriad Green
Myriad Green plans backup water installations as complete systems. The storage tank, pump, pressure control, filtration, pipework, switching and protection components should work together while remaining practical to inspect, isolate, maintain and repair later.
Real Water-System Work
Practical backup water work should show how storage, pumping, pressure control, filtration, pipework and service access operate together. Myriad Green plans each installation around the property, available water source and intended use.

Tank size, shape, supporting base, delivery access, refill pipework and overflow should be planned before the storage system is installed.

Booster pumps, pressure controls, non-return valves, isolation points and dry-run protection should remain accessible for testing, adjustment and component replacement.

Tank supply, pump operation, pressure control, filtration and distribution should be coordinated according to whether the system supplies the house, irrigation or both.
Google Reviews
Myriad Green’s Google reviews help property owners evaluate the communication, workmanship and practical planning behind JoJo tank systems, booster pumps, filtration, rainwater harvesting, borehole-linked systems and integrated irrigation support across Pretoria, Centurion and surrounding Gauteng areas.
The project involved irrigation installation, JoJo tank backup water, filtration, pump integration and controller setup for a Pretoria East property.
The work included JoJo tank backup water support, Big Blue filtration, a variable-speed pump, rainwater harvesting support and automated irrigation system integration.
The review references Myriad Green’s broader water-system support, including backup water, irrigation and related property services across Pretoria East.
The irrigation system was serviced and adjusted, with sprinkler coverage corrected, micro-sprayers added and damaged pop-ups replaced. The client also noted that the team arrived at the agreed time.
Review cards use concise service summaries rather than verbatim review quotations. Current ratings and full customer wording should be verified directly on the Myriad Green Google profile.
Brands & Components
Myriad Green selects backup water components around the complete system rather than choosing a tank, pump or filter in isolation. Equipment should suit the property’s water demand, available space, pipe routes, pressure requirements, intended use and future maintenance access.
Brand and component selection depends on availability, application, technical suitability, expected service life, replacement-part access and the approved project budget. Brand references do not imply exclusive supply arrangements or manufacturer certification.
Tank capacity and shape are selected around available space, delivery access, intended water use, refill rate, supporting base and the number of days or outlets the system must support.
Pump options may include equipment from DAB, Grundfos, Pedrollo, Wilo, Franklin Electric or equivalent manufacturers where the pump duty, pressure and flow requirements suit the application.
Automatic pressure controllers, pressure vessels, variable-speed controls, float switches and dry-run protection help manage system pressure, pump cycling and low-water conditions.
Filtration may include strainers, washable filters, cartridge housings, Atlas Filtri-style Big Blue systems, inline sediment filtration and rainwater first-flush components where appropriate.
Isolation valves, non-return valves, unions, pressure-reducing valves, bypass arrangements and serviceable fittings help protect the system and simplify future testing or component replacement.
Pipe material and diameter are selected around pressure, flow, route length, exposure, household connection requirements, irrigation demand and practical installation access.
Start Here
Planning a JoJo tank, municipal backup water system, booster pump, filtration upgrade, rainwater harvesting system or combined household and irrigation supply? Send the basic project information so Myriad Green can review the likely system scope and confirm the correct next step.
Include your suburb, property type, intended water use, water source, proposed tank area, existing equipment and clear photos.
Storage capacity, tank position, pump duty, pressure controls, filtration, pipe routes, switching and protection requirements are considered together.
Myriad Green confirms whether the supplied information is enough for initial quote direction or whether an on-site assessment is needed before reliable pricing can be prepared.
Request Backup Water System Help
Send your suburb, property type, intended water use, available water source, proposed tank area, existing equipment and clear photos. Myriad Green will review the information and confirm whether the next step is initial quote guidance, a formal quotation or an on-site system assessment.
Gauteng Backup Water Service Area
Myriad Green assists with JoJo tank installations, municipal backup water systems, booster pumps, borehole-linked storage, filtration, rainwater harvesting and combined household-and-irrigation systems across key Gauteng service areas.
Explore JoJo tank installation in Pretoria , municipal backup water systems , booster pump systems or first-flush and filtration systems . For broader answers, visit the backup water FAQ section .
Key Service Areas
Service availability depends on the suburb, project value, technical scope, installation access and whether the work requires a quotation, assessment, repair visit or larger scoped installation.
Backup Water Systems FAQ
These answers explain how Myriad Green handles backup water systems, JoJo tank installations, municipal water backup, booster pumps, borehole integration, rainwater harvesting, filtration and existing system faults across Pretoria, Centurion, Johannesburg and surrounding Gauteng areas.
A complete system may include a storage tank, prepared tank base, booster pump, pressure control, tank-level protection, isolation valves, non-return protection, filtration and distribution pipework. The exact components depend on the water source and whether the system supplies the house, irrigation or selected outlets.
Tank size depends on available installation space, the number of occupants, expected water use, refill rate, likely interruption duration and whether stored water must also supply irrigation. Larger capacity is not automatically better if access, base construction or refill supply is unsuitable.
Yes, where the tank capacity, pump, pressure control, pipe sizing and household connection are suitable. Some properties use backup water for the full house, while others supply only selected outlets such as toilets, showers, outside taps or irrigation.
Most pressurised household systems need a booster pump. Pump sizing depends on the required pressure, flow, pipe length, elevation and the number of outlets that may operate at the same time. Gravity supply may work for limited applications but normally provides lower pressure.
Yes, but the combined demand must be checked carefully. Household outlets and irrigation zones can require very different flow rates. The tank, pump, controls and pipework should be designed so that irrigation demand does not leave the household with poor pressure or empty the tank unexpectedly.
A correctly protected system should prevent the pump from running without water. Float switches, level controls or suitable dry-run protection may be used to stop the pump and reduce the risk of damage when the tank level becomes too low.
Filtration depends on the water source and intended use. Sediment filters or strainers can protect pumps and plumbing, while rainwater systems may also need leaf control, first-flush diversion and additional filtration. Drinking-water suitability requires treatment and water-quality verification appropriate to the source.
Multiple sources can sometimes be integrated, but the refill, switching, backflow protection, level control and water-quality requirements must be planned correctly. The correct arrangement depends on the intended use and the existing property infrastructure.
Yes. Existing systems may need help with leaking tanks or pipework, poor pressure, pump cycling, failed pressure controls, float-switch faults, slow refill, blocked filtration or unreliable switching. Technical faults may require paid on-site testing before repair pricing can be confirmed.
Straightforward systems may receive initial quote direction from clear photos, measurements and project details. A site assessment may still be needed where tank access, pump duty, pressure demand, borehole supply, electrical requirements, switching or existing pipework cannot be confirmed remotely.
The main cost factors include tank capacity and shape, tank-base preparation, pump size, pressure controls, filtration, protection devices, pipe routes, fittings, electrical work, site access and whether the system supplies the house, irrigation or both.
View the Myriad Green Prices and Estimations page for current budgeting guidance.
Myriad Green is Pretoria based and assists with suitable backup water, pumping and filtration projects across Pretoria East, Centurion, Midstream, Midrand, Sandton, Johannesburg and surrounding Gauteng areas. Availability depends on the location, system scope, project value and installation access.
Visit the Myriad Green Backup Water FAQs for additional answers about JoJo tanks, municipal backup, pumps, pressure, rainwater harvesting, filtration and maintenance.
Related Water-System Pages
Use these Myriad Green pages to move from general backup water guidance to the correct storage, municipal backup, pumping or filtration service. For budgeting guidance, view the Prices and Estimations page, or visit the Backup Water FAQs for practical system answers.
Explore residential and property water-storage systems, including tank positioning, prepared bases, refill connections, pumps, filtration and household or irrigation integration.
View JoJo tank installation → Municipal BackupUse this page for systems designed to store municipal water and maintain supply during interruptions using suitable pumping, pressure control, switching and pipework.
View municipal backup systems → Pumps & PressureExplore booster pumps, pressure controls, variable-speed options and pump-protection arrangements for tanks, household supply, irrigation and pressure-improvement projects.
View booster pump systems → FiltrationUse this page for rainwater first-flush control, sediment filtration, filter housings and practical filtration arrangements that protect pumps, pipework and connected water systems.
View filtration systems →Water-System Component Experience
Myriad Green works with practical water-system components including storage tanks, booster pumps, pressure controls, filtration, valves, pipework and irrigation equipment connected to backup water, borehole or rainwater systems.
Brand logos are shown only to indicate component familiarity. They do not imply manufacturer certification, authorised-installer status, partnership, exclusive supply or endorsement.






Plan Your Backup Water System
Send your suburb, property type, intended water use, water source, proposed tank area and clear photos. Myriad Green will review the information and confirm whether the next step is initial quote guidance, a formal quotation or an on-site system assessment.