I thought I’d start a new series of posts regarding African luxuries – things that aren’t essential to survival but certainly make life a whole lot easier if you have them.
The water pressure here is dreadful and that is why most houses have reservoir tanks and water pumps installed right away.
The regular town water fills up the tank and then when a tap is turned on in the house, the pump kicks in and forces the water from the tank through the pipes and into the house. This ensures that the water pressure is sufficient for general purposes.
Without a pump and water tank, there is literally a dribble of water; not enough to even fill the kitchen sink to do dishes. In actuality, without the pump, at our second floor apartment we probably wouldn't even get a drop through the taps. When we first arrived we were in a hotel room that didn't have water assistance and I couldn't even wash my hair in the shower as there just wasn't enough water nor pressure. It assured me that yes, a pump & tank make life in Gabon A LOT easier.
You can check out the first edition of African Luxuries here.
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