Profusion H2O · Residential Water Backup
Water Backup Systems Installed for Your Home
Keep stored water available when municipal supply is interrupted. Profusion H2O supplies and installs JoJo water tanks, booster pumps and the plumbing needed for a home water backup system. Your installation is planned around your household’s water usage, available space and existing setup.
Serving Krugersdorp, Randburg, Fourways, Sandton, Johannesburg North & more.
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Prepare your home for water interruptions
How a Home Water Backup System Works
A municipal water backup system stores water while supply is available, then uses a booster pump to deliver that stored water to your home when needed. The tank provides the reserve; the pump supplies pressure through the connected plumbing. How long the reserve lasts depends on the usable tank capacity and how much water your household uses.
Profusion H2O supplies and installs JoJo tanks, pumps and backup plumbing as a complete residential installation. We plan the setup around your household’s water demand, available space and existing connections, including any equipment you already have. Tank capacity and pump selection should suit the property together, rather than being chosen in isolation.
Storage and filtration serve different purposes. Any filtration included in your installation should address the source water and its intended use. If you plan to supply your home from a borehole, explore our borehole filtration service, where treatment is selected using laboratory results. For business premises, see our commercial water backup systems.
Serving Krugersdorp, Randburg, Fourways, Sandton, Johannesburg North & more. If your area isn’t listed, contact us to confirm availability.
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Store Water Before an Outage. Keep Your Household Supplied.
A residential water backup system combines a storage tank, a pressure pump and suitable plumbing connections. It gives your home a reserve of water when the municipal supply is interrupted, with the layout planned around the parts of your household you need to keep supplied.
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Store
Your Tank Holds a Reserve
While municipal water is available, it fills your storage tank through a controlled inlet. The tank provides a reserve for interruptions, with storage capacity selected around your household’s usage and available space.
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Pump
A Pump Supplies Water Pressure
A suitably selected pressure pump draws water from the tank and delivers it to your connected plumbing. Pump selection considers the required flow, pressure and number of outlets likely to be used at the same time.
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Use
Your Home Uses the Stored Supply
During a municipal interruption, stored water can supply the taps, toilets and other outlets included in your installation. The reserve lasts until it is used up; reducing non-essential water use helps it last longer.
Water Storage & Backup Power
An electric pump needs electricity to operate. If you want pumped water during a power cut, tell us about your backup power setup so the pump’s running and starting requirements can be considered.
Connections Planned for Your Home
The installation determines which outlets receive stored water and how the supply is controlled. We’ll discuss the proposed connections and controls rather than assume every system supplies the whole property or switches automatically.
What would you like to keep running?
Tell us about your household, typical water interruptions and available tank space. We’ll discuss a suitable setup.
Storage determines how much reserve water you have. Pump selection determines how that water is delivered. Both need to suit your household and plumbing.
Choosing Your System
What Size Water Tank & Pump Does Your Home Need?
The right water backup system starts with your household’s requirements. Consider how much water you use, how long interruptions typically last and where the equipment can be installed.
Your Household’s Water Usage
Consider the number of people in your home and the outlets you want to keep supplied. Toilets, showers, laundry and garden watering place different demands on your stored water.
How Long You Need the Reserve to Last
Your target backup period helps guide tank capacity. A reserve for essential use during a short interruption will differ from one intended to support several days of normal household use.
Available Space & Installation Access
Tank dimensions, access to the property, a suitable supporting base and the distance to plumbing connections all influence the layout. Allow space to reach the equipment for servicing.
Required Water Pressure & Flow
Pump selection considers pipework, changes in elevation and how many outlets may run together. Share details of any existing pump or backup power system so these can be considered too.
Need help choosing your tank and pump?
Send us your suburb, household requirements and photos of the space you have available.
Your Water Backup Installation
What Your Water Backup System May Include
A home water backup installation brings storage, pumping and plumbing together. The components and work required depend on your property, any equipment already installed and the scope agreed in your quotation.
Water Storage Tank
A tank selected around your required reserve and available space. Tank capacity, dimensions and access for delivery all help determine a suitable option for your home.
Tank Base & Positioning
A suitable supporting base and an accessible installation position. Any preparation or base work needed should be identified and included in the agreed installation scope.
Pressure Pump & Controls
A pump and compatible controls selected for your required flow and pressure. The assessment also considers the electrical supply and suitable positioning of the equipment.
Pipework & Isolation Valves
Pipework connects the tank, pump and agreed household supply points. Isolation valves allow parts of the system to be shut off for servicing, with routing planned around your existing plumbing.
Inlet Control & Overflow
An appropriate tank filling arrangement and overflow route form part of the system design. Supply separation and backflow protection requirements also need to be considered when planning the connections.
System Checks & Operating Guidance
Confirm the commissioning checks and handover included in your quote. Ask how the controls work, where the isolation points are and what routine care your tank and pump need.
Know What Your Quote Covers
Ask for the proposed tank, pump and installation work to be clearly identified. Confirm whether base preparation, electrical work, changes to existing plumbing or removal of old equipment are included. Filtration and backup power should be discussed separately where required.
Already have a tank or pump?
Send photos and model details so we can assess whether your existing equipment could form part of the proposed setup.
Why Choose Profusion H2O?
Water Backup Planned Around Your Home
Choosing a water backup system means considering more than the tank alone. Profusion H2O helps you bring storage, pumping and installation requirements together, with a practical discussion about your household, available space and existing water supply.
Preferred JoJo Installer
Discuss JoJo water storage options and the equipment needed to create a backup system suited to your home.
Your Household Comes First
Start with the water you need during an interruption. Discuss the number of people in your home, essential outlets and the reserve you would like to have available.
Tank & Pump Considered Together
Storage capacity and water delivery need to work together. Discuss a tank and pump combination suited to your water demand, plumbing and installation space.
Discuss the Details Before Installation
Talk through the proposed equipment, connection points and work required. Use the quotation to confirm what is included and any additional work your property needs.
Direct Contact with Heinrich
Call or WhatsApp to explain what you need. Share photos of your available space and existing equipment to make the discussion specific to your home.
Let’s plan a water backup system around your household.
The Installation Process
Planning Your Home Water Backup Installation
From the first conversation to the final connections, your installation starts with understanding your home. Here’s how to move from an enquiry to an agreed water backup setup.
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Share Your Requirements
Call or WhatsApp Heinrich with your suburb, household needs and the space available for a tank. Photos of your existing plumbing, pump or storage equipment help make the initial discussion more useful.
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Assess & Agree the Scope
Discuss tank positioning, pump requirements, access and connection points. Confirm whether a site visit is needed, then review the proposed equipment, installation work and costs in your quotation.
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Arrange the Installation
Once you accept the quote, agree on scheduling and any preparation required. The work follows the approved scope, including the tank, pump and plumbing connections specified for your property.
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Check Operation & Handover
Review system operation and the checks included in your installation. Make sure you understand the controls, isolation points and routine care needed before relying on your backup water supply.
Plan for Connection Downtime
Connecting the system may require your water supply to be turned off temporarily. Confirm the expected interruption and installation schedule so your household can prepare.
Confirm Preparation & Access
Before installation day, confirm access for tank delivery and any base preparation or electrical work required. Agree who will handle each item and whether it is included in the quote.
Ready to discuss your installation?
Request a free quote. Confirm any site visit or travel charges before booking an assessment.
Areas We Cover
Home Water Backup Installations in Your Area
Profusion H2O assists homeowners in Krugersdorp, Randburg, Fourways, Sandton, Johannesburg North and more with residential water backup systems, storage tanks and pressure pumps.
Whether you’re planning your first backup system or want to discuss an existing tank and pump, share your suburb and a few details about your home. Your location, installation access and water requirements help us plan the next step.
View Our Full Service AreasServing These Areas & More
- Krugersdorp
- Randburg
- Fourways
- Sandton
- Johannesburg North
Your suburb isn’t listed?
Get in touch anyway. Send us your location and tell us what you need so we can confirm whether we can assist with a water backup installation in your area.
Let’s discuss water backup for your home.
Include your suburb and photos of your available tank space when you enquire.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Home Water Backup Questions Answered
Find answers to common questions about tank capacity, pump operation, installation and caring for your residential water backup system.
What size water tank do I need for my home?
The right tank size depends on your household’s water usage, the length of interruptions you want to prepare for and the space available. Start by identifying which activities and outlets you need to keep supplied.
Share the number of people in your home, your typical water use and available tank space so we can discuss suitable storage options.
How long will the stored water last?
This depends on the usable water in your tank and how much your household uses each day. As a simple planning example, 2,000 litres of usable water at 500 litres per day would last approximately four days.
This is an illustration, not a guaranteed supply period. Your starting water level and actual usage will vary. Reducing non-essential use helps the reserve last longer.
Will the system supply my whole house?
It depends on the installation design. A system can be planned around selected essential outlets or a broader household supply, provided the storage, pump and plumbing are suitable.
Confirm which outlets will receive backup water when reviewing your quotation.
Does the system switch over automatically?
Automatic operation depends on the plumbing arrangement and controls installed. Some setups supply the home through the tank and pump during normal use; others use a different changeover arrangement.
Discuss your preference before installation and confirm how your proposed system operates during an interruption and when municipal water returns.
Will the pressure pump work during a power cut?
An electric pressure pump needs electricity. If you want pumped water during a power cut, you will need a compatible backup power supply.
Provide details of any existing inverter or other power equipment so the pump’s running and starting requirements can be considered. Water storage alone does not provide backup electricity.
Can you use my existing water tank or pump?
Existing equipment may be suitable, depending on its condition, capacity and compatibility with the proposed system. Send photos, tank details and the pump’s model information for an initial discussion.
A closer assessment may be needed before confirming whether equipment can be reused.
How much does a water backup installation cost?
Pricing depends on the tank and pump selected, base preparation, pipe routes, connection points and any electrical or additional plumbing work required. Existing equipment and access can also affect the scope.
Request a quote for your property so you can review the proposed equipment and included work. Confirm any site visit or travel charges before arranging an assessment.
How long does installation take?
Installation time varies with the site preparation, access, equipment and plumbing work involved. The schedule should be confirmed once the scope has been assessed.
Your water may need to be turned off temporarily for the final connections. Ask about the expected downtime so your household can prepare.
What maintenance does a water backup system need?
Routine care includes checking for leaks, keeping the tank lid secure, checking the inlet and overflow, and monitoring pump operation. Tank cleaning and equipment servicing should follow the guidance for your setup.
Ask for maintenance instructions at handover. If filters are included, confirm their replacement requirements too.
Is municipal water backup the same as rainwater harvesting?
No. A municipal backup tank stores water from the municipal supply, while a rainwater harvesting system collects rainfall, usually from a roof.
The source water, intended use and treatment requirements differ. Tell us which supply you want to use so the system can be planned accordingly.
How do I request a quote for my home?
Share your suburb, household requirements and photos of the available installation space. Include details of any tank, pump or backup power equipment you already have.
Plan Ahead for Water Interruptions
Get a Free Quote for Your Home Water Backup System
Give your household a reserve when the municipal supply is interrupted. Speak to Heinrich about a water storage tank, pressure pump and installation suited to your home.
Tell us about your home: share your suburb, household requirements and photos of your available tank space or existing equipment.
Serving Krugersdorp, Randburg, Fourways, Sandton, Johannesburg North & more.
Your area isn’t listed? Get in touch to confirm availability.