24 HOURS WITHOUT HOT WATER?!

Relined Hot Water Storage Tank

Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections - Relined Hot Water Storage Tank

This image is an example of a Hot Water Storage Tank that has been relined and is now ready for service.

The reline process is approximately 24 hours but Provincial Tank Lining requires that notices be placed for 36 hours.  I know..."24 HOURS WITHOUT HOT WATER!!!!!", we hear it everyday, but consider the alternative.

THE ALTERNATIVE:

If a tank does not have the required maintenance completed to maintain a long servicing life, it will lead to unplanned/unwanted downtimes involving major expenses associated with replacement and repairs.  Downtimes can be up to 2 weeks plus.  Repairs can be $100,000.00 plus.  So a 36 hour planned downtime to prevent unwanted/unplanned downtimes and expenses doesn't look so bad now does it?

Call Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections to schedule a free site visit by a qualified technician.

Regards,

Jason. 

Jason Rusnak
Director of Business Development
Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc.
C 519.387.2635
www.ProvTank.com

Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc. Servicing Canada with Offices in Vancouver, British Columbia and Owen Sound, Ontario.

This Is Just Nasty!

Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank - Water Source

Corroded Hot Water Storage Tank

Nasty!!!  This is an interior image of heavily corroded, large Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank.  The purpose of a Hot Water Storage Tank is to hold and provide potable water for drinking and bathing.  How would you feel, knowing that your bathing/drinking water was supplied from the above source?

Large Domestic Hot Water Storage Tanks can be found in:

• Hospitals
• Hotels
• Schools
• Condos/Stratas
• Recreational Facilities
• Commercial Buildings
• Industry
• ...

What are you bathing in?

Call Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections to schedule a free site visit by a qualified technician.

Regards,

Jason. 

Jason Rusnak
Director of Business Development
Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc.
C 519.387.2635
www.ProvTank.com

Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc. Servicing Canada with Offices in Vancouver, British Columbia and Owen Sound, Ontario.

Warning: Plastic Bushing Failure!

Domestic Hot Water Storage Tanks - Plastic Bushings

WARNING:

Some tank manufacturers tried utilizing a plastic/nylon bushing and ground wire when installing anodes at the factory.  Over time the plastic bushings would dry out and crack causing the anode to explode off of the tank.  This is VITAL to inspect.

We have seen first hand, concrete walls in Boiler Rooms with chunks missing, due to the velocity and impact of an anode following plastic bushing failure.  It's scary!

Failed Plastic/Nylon Bushing on a Magnesium Anode

Call Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections to have the bushings on your tank assessed today.

Regards,

Jason. 

Jason Rusnak
Director of Business Development
Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc.
C 519.387.2635
www.ProvTank.com

Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc. Servicing Canada with Offices in Vancouver, British Columbia and Owen Sound, Ontario.

Before & After - Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank Reline

Hot Water Storage Tank Reline - Before and After Pictures

Before Image:

Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank - Failed Lining

This particular DHWST lining had failed and the integrity of the vessel was compromised.  This lining was well passed it's servicing life.

After Image:

Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank - Freshly Relined

This is the freshly relined image using the CSA certified product,  Pre-Krete T-61.  Pre-Krete T-61 is the highest quality, CSA certified product on the market for use in potable water applications.  Pre-Krete T-61 will last 12-15 years in a Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank application, depending on water quality and a proper installation.

Call Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections to book a free site visit by a qualified technician.

Regards,

Jason. 

Jason Rusnak
Director of Business Development
Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc.
C 519.387.2635
www.ProvTank.com

Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc. Servicing Canada with Offices in Vancouver, British Columbia and Owen Sound, Ontario.

Get to know your Manway Cover!

Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank - Manway Cover

A manway cover is a vital component to your Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank.  It allows access to the interior of a DHWST for maintenance and inspection.  A manway cover should be inspected every time it's removed to determine it's integral structure.  A heavily pitted manway can be the source of unwanted leaks, creating unplanned downtimes and extra expenses.

The attached images demonstrate a manway cover that has been compromised due to lack of maintenance, and in contrast, a freshly, CSA certified, cement lined lid.

Corroded Manway Cover

Freshly Lined Manway Cover

What image best represents the manway cover on your tank?

Call Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections to book a free site visit by a qualified technician.

Regards,

Jason. 

Jason Rusnak
Director of Business Development
Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc.
C 519.387.2635
www.ProvTank.com

Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc. Servicing Canada with Offices in Vancouver, British Columbia and Owen Sound, Ontario.

Don't let your tank get to this point!

Heavily Corroded Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank

This image is an example of a Domestic Hot Storage Tank that has had no maintenance.  This type of strategy is called a reactive strategy, not a good strategy.

Heavily Corroded Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank

Don't let your tank get to this point!

Call Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections to determine the integrity of the lining and anodes in your Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank.

Regards,

Jason. 

Jason Rusnak
Director of Business Development
Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc.
C 519.387.2635
www.ProvTank.com

Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc. Servicing Canada with Offices in Vancouver, British Columbia and Owen Sound, Ontario.

Now These Are Anodes!

Hot Water Storage Tank - New Anodes

Yesterday we looked at anodes in need of replacement.  Today I am highlighting new anodes, both thread-in and weld-in.

Sacrificial magnesium anodes serve one roll in a Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank application.  Anodes sacrifice themselves to protect the unlined areas of the tank, the inlets and outlets.  Corroded inlets and outlets are the number 1 reason for premature tank failure.  Regular anode replacement is imperative!

Thread-in Anode

Thread-in Anode

Thread-in Anode

Weld-in Anode

Weld-in Anode

Now these are anodes!

Call Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections to determine the integrity of the anodes in your Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank.

Regards,

Jason. 

Jason Rusnak
Director of Business Development
Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc.
C 519.387.2635
www.ProvTank.com

Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc. Servicing Canada with Offices in Vancouver, British Columbia and Owen Sound, Ontario.

Do Your Anodes Look Like This?

Hot Water Storage Tank - Depleted Anodes

In my last blog, I explained the importance of regular replacement for sacrificial magnesium anodes and the roll they play in Domestic Hot Water Storage Tanks.  Today, I want give you a handful of examples in which anodes have passed their servicing life.  These anodes have now compromised the unlined areas of the tank that they are meant to protect, the inlets and outlets.

Depleted Sacrificial Magnesium Anode

Depleted Sacrificial Magnesium Anode

Depleted Sacrificial Magnesium Anode

Depleted Sacrificial Magnesium Anode

Depleted Sacrificial Magnesium Anode

Do your anodes look like the this?  Don't leave your tank unprotected!

Call Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections to determine the integrity of the anodes in your Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank.

Regards,

Jason. 

Jason Rusnak
Director of Business Development
Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc.
C 519.387.2635
www.ProvTank.com

Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc. Servicing Canada with Offices in Vancouver, British Columbia and Owen Sound, Ontario.

Number 1 Reason for Premature Tank Failure.

Hot Water Storage Tanks - Sacrificial Magnesium Anode

Q. What is the number 1 reason for premature tank failure?
A. Lack of anode replacement or installation.

Let's begin with the definintaion of an 'Anode' from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Anode - "A galvanic anode is the main component of a galvanic cathodic protection (CP) system used to protect buried or submerged metal structures from corrosion.

They are made from a metal alloy with a more "active" voltage (more negative electrochemical potential) than the metal of the structure. The difference in potential between the two metals means that the galvanic anode corrodes, so that the anode material is consumed in preference to the structure.

The loss (or sacrifice) of the anode material gives rise to the alternative name of sacrificial anode."
~ From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

In a Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank application, magnesium anodes sacrifice themselves to protect the unlined areas of your tank, the inlets and outlets.  However, most people are simply not aware that they require replacement.  This has lead to more unexpected tank failures and leaks than any other cause.  Anodes in a DHWST require replacement every 1-3 years depending on the quality of water.

Below are examples of depleted and new anodes for both weld-in and thread-in anodes.

Weld-in Anodes

Sacrificial Magnesium Anode - Weld-in

Thread-in Anodes

Sacrificial Magnesium Anode - Thread-in

As verified by the images, anodes work!

Call Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections to determine the integrity of the anodes in your Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank.

Regards,

Jason. 

Jason Rusnak
Director of Business Development
Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc.
C 519.387.2635
www.ProvTank.com

Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc. Servicing Canada with Offices in Vancouver, British Columbia and Owen Sound, Ontario.