Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc. - Required Hot Water Storage Tank Reline
The images below highlight the importance of a preventive maintenance plan for Domestic Hot Water Storage Tanks (DHWSTs). You wouldn't wait until you hear your engine knocking before you do an oil change so why wait until your tank is corroding to 'Reline' it.These images are from a recent Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank 'Reline' in British Columbia, Canada.
NOTE: I just want to remind you folks that this is potable water, which means, the water source for bathing and drinking. If I filled a cup of water from this tank, would you drink it? If you live in or use facilities with large DHWSTs you very well could be drinking from a source that resembles this.
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| Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank with a failed cement lining. |
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| Note the corrosion, flaking and sediment. |
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| This inlet/outlet is full with corrosions and debris. |
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| The floor drain on this tank was not visible due to the loose debris. This debris can contribute to pinhole leaks in pipes and pumps. |
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| The old cement lining had to be completely removed before apply a new Pre-Krete T-61 Cement Lining. |
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| DHWST with new Pre-Krete T-61 cement lining. Pre-Krete T-61 is CSA approved for use in potable water. |
By relining this tank with Pre-Krete T-61 we were able to save this customer 10's of thousands of dollars in capital expenses due to repairs and replacement. Industrial grade Domestic Hot Water Tanks are designed to outlast a facility, and can if they are properly maintained.
DHWSTs with manways should be inspected annually, have their anodes replaced every 1 - 3 years and the tanks should be relined with Pre-Krete T-61 (CSA approved for use in potable water) approximately every 10 years to insure a safe, extended servicing life.
A 'Pro-Active Maintenance Strategy' will protect you and your clients from unwanted/extended downtimes and large capital expenses associated with repairs and replacement. When running a 'Reactive Maintenance Strategy' repairs and replacement can be in excess of $100,000.00 with unwanted downtimes of 2 weeks plus. That's 2 weeks without hot water. A "Preventative Maintenance Strategy" will cost less than 1/10th the price of repairs/replacement and will allow for planned shut downs.
Call Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections for more information and/or to discuss a preventative maintenance plan for the Domestic Hot Water Storage Tanks in your portfolio.
Regards,
Jason
Jason Rusnak
Director of Business Development
Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc.
C: 519.387.2635
www.ProvTank.com
