RCIP - Helping You Cope With This Dry Spell

Year after year  at this time, St Lucians are plagued with the problem of water shortages. Further this time of year has been coined by the term "Dry Season."  It is also the time when WASCO seems to have the most headache due to their customers being on their backs for want of water. This water company, the only one on island, appears to be unable to meet the consumption level of its patrons and therefore have to resort to water-rationing methods in almost every community. The effects are so drastic in a few of these communities that one may often see persons in search of water from nearby springs and rivers, and in other areas water is trucked. The trees and shrub also feel the the power of the scorching sun by turning brown and giving the communities a pale view instead of a lush green appearance.

Water storage and conservation must be uppermost in the minds of all those affected and they are being reminded day after day of ways to help deal with this dry spell.

Plastic water tanks

In one of the conservation tips persons are urged to build and/or install a water tank for catchment and storage and use gutters (guttering) to catch rainwater from the roof. 
Our plumbing department comes to the rescue with a few tips and solutions. Our Customer Service Representatives (CSR) at this department is competent to give further instructions and tips. In this department we have tanks and accessories which can be installed.

Plastic Water Tanks – They are ideal for multi-purpose use including: storing safe potable drinking water, rainwater harvesting & collection, long term storage of water, emergency backup in home water storage tanks, fire suppression & protection and home or farm irrigation.

RCIP’s plastic water tanks come in different sizes and shapes and are made from FDA approved polyethylene resins which are safe for human consumption of drinking water. Our CSRs will assist with fittings, valves, pipes and other accessories for installing the tank.    

Do check your toilets for leaks.  Put a little dye in the tank and if colour      
shows in the bowl without flushing, there’s a leak. Fixing it now will save money later because a leaking toilet can waste as much as 40,000 gallons of water in six months.   here is a RCIP solution.    

Hydro-clean water-saving toilet fill valve with cleaning tube – Solves the two biggest reasons for water loss in toilets: mis-calibrations and leaks. It easily calibrates to adjust the exact amount of water needed in the tank. It is designed to fit standard toilets and installs easily without tools. Also you can ask for a Toilet tank fill valve – Stops toilet tanks noise, leaks, and water waste once and for all. Replaces old fashioned corroded float ball and rod assemblies. It is easy to install.




A must have for any home. This CPVC cement can become handy in the most unexpected circumstances - a sudden burst pipe, a unglued joint etc.

C-4 cpvc cement

C-4 CPVC cement – for use on all schedules and classes of CPVC pipe and fittings up to 4’’ diameter with interference fit. For hot and cold water distribution.

Leak fix

Max Pro Leak Fix - an easy to use rubber coating sealant that coats seals and protects against water leaks. When sprayed onto a surface, the rubberized liquid seeps into cracks and holes to stop leaks fast. One can of Leak Fix can treat 2-8 square feet depending on the coating thickness needed. Once dry, the area sprayed can be painted any color. Leak Fix™ forms a watertight flexible coating that will not drip, crack, peel or sag for years. Leak Fix can be top-coated with latex or oil based paints.

Great for Metal • Aluminum • PVC • Asphalt • Concrete • Masonry
Galvanized Metal • Roofing Materials • Fiberglass • Clay and more!

Finally,do make sure your taps don’t drip. A dripping tap can waste 2 gallons of                 water each hour.  At our plumbing department our customers will find replacement pipes and faucets as well valves to fit any pipe. 

Visit or call our store at 450-7247 for more information about the products and any other plumbing issues.