Johannesburg's water-cut crisis is no longer occasional — multi-day outages now hit Sandton, Midrand and Fourways multiple times a year. A properly installed backup water tank with pressure pump and automatic changeover keeps your taps, showers and toilets working through every outage. Apple Plumbing & Electrical installs JoJo and equivalent SABS-approved tanks across Northern Johannesburg, complete with the pump, filtration and electrical wiring needed to make the system truly automatic.
What we do
We size the tank to your household (typically 2,500L for a 4-person home, 5,000L+ for larger properties or pool fill), build a level base, install the tank with inlet float-valve, overflow and outlet, then plumb in a pressure pump with controller. An automatic changeover valve switches the house from municipal to tank supply the moment pressure drops, and back again when council water returns. Optional filtration (5-stage sediment + carbon) makes the water safe for drinking. The electrical wiring is on its own breaker with surge protection.
Signs you need this service
- Your area has had multiple multi-day water outages in the past year
- Joburg Water pressure is unreliable in your suburb
- You run a home business that can't tolerate water cuts
- You want backup for cooking, washing and ablutions during outages
- You want filtered water on tap without bottled deliveries
What size water tank do you need? (JoJo tank size guide)
Tank size depends on household size and how long you want to ride out a water outage. These are our most-installed backup systems.
| Tank size | Suits household | Days of backup | Typical cost (installed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,500 L | 2–4 people | ~4 days | From R18,500 |
| 5,000 L | 4–6 people | ~7 days | From R28,500 |
| 10,000 L | Large home / small complex | ~14 days | From R46,000 |
| With 5-stage filtration | Any of the above | Drinking-quality water | +R6,500 |
Our process
- 1Site survey: position, base requirements, plumbing path, electrical run
- 2Tank size and pump recommendation based on household demand
- 3Level concrete or paver base prepared
- 4Tank installed with float-valve inlet, overflow and outlet
- 5Pressure pump and controller wired on dedicated breaker
- 6Automatic changeover valve plumbed into the main feed
- 7Optional sediment + carbon filtration added
- 8Commissioning, pressure test and handover walkthrough
Pricing
2,500L tank with pump and automatic changeover supplied and installed from R18,500. 5,000L systems from R28,500. Add R6,500 for 5-stage filtration. Includes tank, pump, all plumbing, electrical wiring, base prep and commissioning.
Prices are indicative for Northern Johannesburg, 2026. Every job is quoted in writing on site before work proceeds.
Why choose Apple Plumbing & Electrical
We install complete systems, not just tanks — pump, changeover and electrical all done by one team, so there's no finger-pointing between trades. Every install carries a 3-month workmanship warranty on plumbing and electrical work, and we register the electrical work where required.
Frequently asked questions
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- Call now082 886 9119
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- Emailgarth@appleplumbing.co.za
- Service areaSandton, Midrand & Northern JHB
- HoursMonday to Saturday, 07:00 – 17:00