💧 Frequently asked questions about using tontau – and our answers
Have you looked at tontau or are you already using it – and now the first detailed questions are arising in your daily life? Great! This post is exactly for people like you. We answer four frequently asked questions from the community – directly, honestly and from experience.
🔄 Does the water have to run continuously?
In short: yes. tontau only works reliably if your system is permanently filled with water. The clay only releases water when the soil is dry – but for this to happen, water must be constantly available in the system.
What this means in concrete terms:
For the rain barrel: the tap must be open. Only in this way can water continuously flow by gravity.
At the household water connection: here too, the water must be “on” – but please be sure to work with a pressure reducer and hose burst protection! Just like with the washing machine. Our tontaus are designed for a maximum pressure of 1 bar – anything above that can damage the system.
💡 Tip: It is not enough to refill the water from time to time – tontau thrives on the constant availability of small amounts of water, which are dispensed according to the soil and demand.
🧩 Do I have to use a plug?
Yes, your tontau system must be closed at the end. Only if the water cannot escape openly from the last piece, a calm pressure equalization in the tubing system is created – and this ensures that the tontaus deliver evenly and reliably.
What can be used as a stopper?
- a tontau ONE at the end
- a simple cork
- a kink in the tubing + cable tie
- a suitable hose cap from the hardware store
🌿 We think: the best solution is the one you have at hand.
📦 Why is there no stopper in the set?
This is not an oversight – but a conscious decision. In conversations with our customers, the following often came up:
- “I have something lying around anyway.”
- “I'll just use an old wine cork.”
- “I just tie a knot in the hose, done.”
We don't want to supply unnecessary accessories that end up in the shed anyway. That's why: no standard plug – more room for your own solutions. Using resources that are already available – that's entirely in line with our sustainable philosophy.
Conclusion: tontau is simple – if you keep a few things in mind.
It doesn't need an app, no electronics and no electricity. But a little care in the setup makes a big difference. In return, you get:
💧 a constant, demand-based water supply
🧘 less watering stress
🌍 a durable, plastic-free system
If you have any further questions, feel free to send us a message or a picture of your setup. We'll help you out!
Your tontau team 💚
