Water interruptions and low pressure have become part of everyday life for many South Africans. From scheduled maintenance and load shedding to burst pipes and ageing infrastructure, running out of water can quickly disrupt your household routine. That is why more homeowners are investing in JoJo water tanks as part of a backup or rainwater harvesting system.
While a tank is an excellent starting point, it is the right accessories that turn basic storage into a reliable, easy to use water solution. Stands, connectors, filters, level indicators and DIY kits all play a role in improving performance, safety and convenience. This guide highlights the most important JoJo accessories and helps you choose what suits your home and water needs.
Why JoJo Accessories Matter
JoJo is a trusted South African brand with a strong focus on water storage and related solutions for homes, gardens and small businesses. Their accessories are designed specifically to work with JoJo tanks, which means better fit, fewer leaks and smoother installation.
The right accessories help you to:
- Keep stored water cleaner and safer to use
- Improve water pressure and flow
- Monitor how much water you have available
- Automate and optimise your system
- Expand your system easily in future
Instead of guessing which components you need, JoJo accessories allow you to build a complete system that matches your property, budget and level of DIY confidence.
DIY Kits: A Simple Starting Point
If you are installing a JoJo tank for the first time, a JoJo DIY kit is often the easiest way to begin. These kits bundle together the core components required for common setups, such as basic backup water systems or rainwater harvesting installations.
You can explore the full range of JoJo DIY kits here:
https://www.jojo.co.za/product-category/buy-diy-kits/
Benefits of choosing a DIY kit include:
- Components that are already matched and compatible
- Clear instructions that guide you step by step
- Fewer trips to the hardware store
- A practical option for homeowners who enjoy straightforward DIY projects
DIY kits are ideal where a quick, reliable setup is needed without complex planning.
DIY Tank Stands: Stability and Practical Installation
A proper tank stand plays an important role in supporting your water storage system. While JoJo Slimline tank stands are not intended to increase water pressure, they provide a stable, level base that helps protect the tank from movement, uneven surfaces, and long-term structural stress.
JoJo’s DIY Slimline tank stand is a single, standard size designed to safely support 750L and 1,000L Slimline tanks. For applications where increased gravity-fed pressure is required, such as supplying garden taps or outbuildings, vertical tank stands or pressure pumps are better suited. You can view the available stand options here:
https://www.jojo.co.za/product/vertical-water-tank-stands/
https://www.jojo.co.za/product-category/buy-diy-tank-stands/
When selecting a tank stand, consider:
- The tank size and shape it is designed to support
- The maximum weight rating once the tank is full
- Whether you may add additional tanks later
Choosing the correct stand improves both safety and day to day performance. Getting a stand that meets the correct requirements ensures your tank warranty remains intact.
Rainwater Harvesting Accessories: From Roof to Tank
Effective rainwater harvesting starts at the roof. Leaves, dust and insects can easily enter your system without proper protection, affecting water quality and maintenance needs.
JoJo offers a dedicated range of rainwater harvesting accessories that help protect your stored water, including leaf catchers, first flush diverters and filtration components:
https://www.jojo.co.za/product-category/buy-rainwater-harvesting-accessories/
Key rainwater harvesting accessories include:
- Gutter outlets that direct water into the tank system
- Leaf catchers that trap larger debris
- First flush diverters that discard the dirtiest initial runoff
- Screens and filters that block insects, organic debris and other contaminants
Homes surrounded by trees or exposed to dust benefit from extra filtration. Selecting the right accessories helps protect your water quality and reduces ongoing maintenance. With the correct filtration installed at the point where the system is plumbed into the home, harvested rainwater can also be used for certain household applications, depending on the level of filtration selected. JoJo offers a range of water filter combinations designed for this purpose, helping ensure safer, cleaner water where it enters your home.
Tank Accessories for Everyday Use
Once water is stored, fittings and valves make everyday use easier and more efficient. These smaller components are often overlooked, but they are essential for a stress-free system.
JoJo’s tank accessories range includes ball valves, flexible connectors, pump covers and more, all designed to integrate cleanly with JoJo tanks:
https://www.jojo.co.za/product-category/buy-tank-accessories/
Paying attention to these details can prevent frustration and costly changes later.
Tank Level Indicators and Smart Monitoring
Running out of water unexpectedly is one of the biggest frustrations for tank owners. A tank level indicator gives you clear visibility of how much water remains, allowing you to plan usage more effectively.
JoJo offers both mechanical and smart tank level indicators, which you can compare here:
https://www.jojo.co.za/product-category/buy-tank-level-indicators/
Mechanical indicators are simple, robust and require no power. Smart indicators provide digital readings and remote monitoring, which is useful for busy households, holiday homes or properties with multiple tanks.
Tank to Tank Connector Kits: Easy Expansion
As water needs grow, many households choose to add a second tank. Tank to tank connector kits allow multiple tanks to fill and empty together, increasing total storage without a full system redesign.
JoJo’s connector kits are designed to ensure neat, reliable connections between tanks:
https://www.jojo.co.za/product-category/buy-tank-to-tank-connector-kits/
These kits are particularly useful for homes with cottages, smallholdings or guest accommodation where water demand increases over time. They are also ideal for properties with limited space or narrow footprints, as multiple Slimline tanks can be linked together to increase storage capacity while fitting neatly along walls, in walkways, or in other space-restricted areas.
How to Build the Right JoJo Accessory Setup
A simple step by step approach makes planning easier:
- Confirm your tank size and location
- Decide if a stand is needed or whether a concrete plinth will be better suited
- Select rainwater harvesting accessories if collecting roof water
- Add essential fittings and valves for daily use
- Choose a level indicator that suits your monitoring needs
- Include a pressure pump to ensure consistent water pressure where needed
- Add a pump cover to protect your pump from the elements and help maintain warranty conditions
- Consider connector kits for secure access to each tank with a ball valve, or if future expansion is likely
For a full overview of compatible products, you can browse the JoJo online shop:
https://www.jojo.co.za/shop/
Conclusion
In a water stressed country like South Africa, the right accessories are just as important as the tank itself. JoJo accessories help ensure your water storage system is reliable, efficient and ready for changing conditions.
Whether you are starting small or upgrading an existing setup, choosing the right combination of DIY kits, stands, fittings and monitoring tools can make a lasting difference.
