PREVENT PINHOLE LEAKS & SAVE MONEY

Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc.

Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc. is happy to announce that we have integrated the Hytec System into our maintenance portfolio. This system mitigates pinhole leaks in piping throughout buildings and restores efficiency to valves, pumps, drains & boilers. The Hytec system is in over 450 buildings throughout Greater Vancouver and Toronto and has literally saved companies millions of dollars in pipe replacement and by improving efficiency to the entire water system.


Call Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections for more information and/or to discuss a preventative maintenance plan for your domestic water system.

Regards,

Jason

Jason Rusnak
Director of Business Development
Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc.
604.421.TANK (8265)
www.ProvTank.com

Required Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank Maintenance

Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc. - Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank Maintenance

Below are the required maintenance steps to ensure a safe, extended servicing life for Domestic Hot Water Storage Tanks with Manways and to mitigate waterborne pathogens that develop within these vessels.

• Annual Internal Inspections
• Replace Anodes every 1-3 years
• Every 1-15 years have the Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank Relined with CSA approved Pre-Krete Tankliner 61 (T-61) by Certified Technicians to ensure a proper application.

I can't reiterate enough the importance of maintenance on these vessels.  Tanks this size are usually found in a penthouse or basement boiler room, the room is built around the vessel making it extremely difficult and very costly for the vessel to be replaced.

The cost to maintain an existing DHWST with manway is a fraction of the cost of replacement, the numbers we see on average are between 1/5 to 1/10 the cost of replacement due to tank failure, the damage as a result of tank failure then the retrofit.

If you manage one of these pressure vessels...there is only one right decision, maintain what you have.  Maintaining the existing tank is the most cost effective and environmentally friendly solution that allows for a planned downtime.

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.
604.421.TANK (8265)
www.ProvTank.com

Service Required - 2012 Clemmer Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank

Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc. - Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank Maintenance

First off...let me say that Clemmer Domestic Hot Water Storage Tanks are some of the best in the business but even Cadillac's need oil changes.

Today's image is from an Internal Service completed on a 2012, Clemmer Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank.  This tank was located in Greater Vancouver, BC.

Note the extensive sediment, biofilm and corrosion found within this vessel.  This is their potable water source for drinking and bathing.

Domestic Hot Water Storage Tanks 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) every 8 - 12 years to insure a safe, extended servicing life and to mitigate waterborne pathogens.

A 'Pro-Active Maintenance Strategy' will protect you and your clients from unwanted/extended downtimes, large capital expenses associated with repairs/replacement and will mitigate waterborne pathogens.

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, improve water quality 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.
604.421.TANK (8265)
www.ProvTank.com

Ignorance Is Not Bliss!

Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc. - Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank Maintenance

Look at this image and tell me that you don't need your Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank serviced.

This picture is disgusting...it was taken from a Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank in Greater Vancouver, BC. Water flows from the Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank via this outlet to your tap, the tap you use for drinking and bathing.  Ignorance is not bliss.

Note the corrosion and sediment that contributes to creating pin hole leaks in your water system. Note the biofilm which is the breeding ground for waterborne pathogens. If you have a large Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank with a manway in your portfolio...maintenance is imperative.

A 'Pro-Active Maintenance Strategy' will protect you and your clients from unwanted/extended downtimes, large capital expenses associated with repairs/replacement and will mitigate waterborne pathogens.

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, improve water quality 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.
604.421.TANK (8265)
www.ProvTank.com

Epoxy Lined A.O. Smith Hot Water Storage Tank

Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc. - Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank Maintenance

Today's visual case study is on a 6 year old epoxy lined A.O. Smith Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank.

Note the corrosion around the weld seams.

Corrosion around the weld seam and bleeding through the epoxy lining.

Corrosion around the weld seam and the fittings.

Corrosion around the weld seam and manway collar.

Biofilm/Slime found in the tank. Biofilm contributes to a wide variety of infections.

If you have an A.O. Smith Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank with a manway...it should be inspected now to mitigate:

• Unplanned downtimes.
• Large capital expenses associated with repairs/replacement.
• Breeding grounds for waterborne pathogens.

A little bit of preventative maintenance goes a long way. Knowledge is power, educate yourself and protect your assets.

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.
604.421.TANK (8265)
www.ProvTank.com

Are You Thirsty?

Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc. - Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank Maintenance

This picture is from an unmaintained Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank that was found in a large Strata/Condo building...it's their source of water for drinking and bathing.  Have you had your tank inspected lately?

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. 

Jason 

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

There Is Always Someone Who Will Do It Cheaper.

Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc.

The other day I was captivated by a conversation on Linkedin which was titled:

"Is the lowest bid process still a way of life in the commercial buildings industry? "Join the Movement".....Remember the lowest bid doesn't necessarily mean the best value." ~ Sandra Gomes, President at FIDELIS Facility Service Group.

The gist of the comments suggested that the lowest bid was not the best option, for multiple reasons.

Here's just a few: 

1. Costs more in the long run. 
2. Inferior product. 
3. Inferior service. 
4. Encourages business to compromises quality and integrity to compete.
5. Creates unsafe environments.
6. Businesses are offering services that they are not qualified to provide, in order to gain an edge on their competition. 

I share concerns with all of the above comments and many more. 

In our industry we have witnessed competition offer plumbing services in which they are not certified plumbers, but to the customer, it offers an appeared added value over our company which does not include this service because we are not willing to place our clients in a compromising situation.

We have also had competitors offer services with products that are not CSA approved for use in potable water applications.  These products are not designed to handle the harsh temperature environments of a Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank and will compromise the integrity of the vessel.

Application is key to the success of proper protection for Domestic Hot Water Storage Tanks.  We have competed with companies offering slurry coats of portland cement which actually does more damage to the Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank and system than good.

"The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten" – Benjamin Franklin

I want to leave you with an image and video to think about the potential consequences associated with the 'Lowest Bid'.

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.  

Jason

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

Don't Wait Until The Engine Is Knocking!

Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc. - Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank Maintenance

If I had a dollar for every time we've spoke with customers, who have told us that the cement lining protecting their Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank looks good...I'd be rich!

When you know what you're looking for, a visual inspections of a cement lining can provide you with some important information, however...to the untrained eye...it's like looking at your vehicle's dipstick and feeling good because the oil is registering full.

We know that just because your engine oil is full, it does not guarantee engine protection.  In order to protect our engine properly; we trust the information given to us from manufactures and/or mechanics (professionals in the field).  We fully acknowledge that waiting for your engine to knock, is not the appropriate time to change oil because engine damage has more than likely already occurred.

CSA approved cement linings in Domestic Hot Water Storage Tanks are the equivalent to oil in a car, the cement lining protects a steel vessel from the corrosive elements of hot water.  Like a vehicle; waiting until a cement lining falls off or corrosion is bleeding through the lining or you can stick the back of a hammer into the cement lining...none of these examples are opportune times to reline your tank because damage has already been done.

Below are some images from a Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank recently Relined in Vancouver, BC.  While on site the customer said that the cement lining in the tank looked good, once inside we quickly found otherwise.

Before the new lining was installed.

The image above highlights a few concerns:

• There are areas of corrosion bleeding through the cement lining.
• There is quite a bit of flaking.
• The colour and texture of the cement lining was not the same on the top 3rd of the tank.

We were told that the tank was relined by someone about 20 years prior but what we saw was proof of an improperly installed lining that did more damage than good.  To be honest...it wasn't a lining that was installed, but a slurry coat of cement that was probably not CSA approved for use in a potable water applications.  The tank was 11 feet tall on the inside and it was quite evident that the individual that performed the "lining", could only brush to about 8 feet as the top portion the tank was not slurry coated.

Note the corrosion bleeding through the cement lining.

Note the corrosion bleeding through the cement lining.

Note the area in which we were able to sink the back of hammer into.

Tank with newly installed, CSA approved, Pre-Krete T-61 cement lining to a working final thickness of 1/2" to 5/8".

Don't wait until the engine is knocking...be proactive, enjoy a planned down time and save huge capital dollars by having your Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank maintained today. 

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

Failed Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank Cement Lining

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.

Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank with a failed cement lining.

Note the corrosion, flaking and sediment.

This inlet/outlet is full with corrosions and debris.

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.

The old cement lining had to be completely removed before apply a new Pre-Krete T-61 Cement Lining.

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

8 Minutes That Could Save You $100,000.00!

Required Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank Maintenance

This video discusses the benefits associated with a preventative maintenance strategy versus the cost/hazards associated with a reactive maintenance strategy.  Preventative maintenance strategies for Domestic Hot Water Storage Tanks with manways will save $100,000.00 plus in repairs/replacement and prevent unwanted downtimes that can exceed 2 weeks.

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

Size Does Matter!

Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc. - Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank Drain Size

Does size matter?  Well in the case of drains for Domestic Hot Water Storage Tanks...a resounding YES!

1/2 inch drains equal extended periods of downtime.

1.5 to 2 inch drains are ideal for draining large Domestic Hot Water Storage Tanks.

I can't tell you how many times Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc. has been into service a Domestic Hot Water Storage tank and found that the tank is not ready to service due to drain size.  When you have a tank that is 300 US Gal plus and you're draining it via a garden hose...you are literally watching your money go down the drain.

It takes exponentially longer to drain a tank when the drain size is 1/2 inch vs 1.5 to 2 inches.  I know...this isn't rocket science, but we come across tanks everyday in which Mechanical companies or Engineering firms install 1/2 inch drains on these large DHWSTs.

Recommendation:

Have your plumber install a 1.5 to 2 inch drain the next time your water system is down.  This will greatly reduce the amount of downtime when inspections or services are required.  I want to reiterate that this is strictly for large Domestic Hot Water Storage Tanks (300 US Gal plus).

Call Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections for more information and/or to discuss a preventative maintenance plan for the 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

Don't Let Your Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank Get To This Point!

Corroded Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank

I hate this situation...no matter how much effort we put into educating people concerning the importance of preventative maintenance on Hot Water Storage Tanks...there will always be people we have not reached or people who have chosen not to heed our call.

The other day I came across a tank and found that I was to late, the tank has a leak on the back dish.  This Domestic Hot Water Storage tank is 5' x 15' in size and is located in a basement boiler room, it's so large that the room would have been built around it.  Unfortunately now the customer is at a place where they are going to have to spend money to see how much they have to spend.

A preventative maintenance plan would have prevented this leak from taking place and would have saved this customer unwanted downtimes and now huge capital cost associated with repairs and replacement.  In the past we have seen 2 weeks plus in downtimes and repair/replacement costs exceed $100,000.00.  This could have been prevented at a fraction of the cost and with a planned shut down.

The solution is simple folks:

1. Anode Replacement - Have your 'Sacraficial Magnesium Anodes' replaced every 1 to 3 years depending on the quality of water.  This will protect all the unlined areas of your tank.
2. Tank Reline - Have your Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank Relined every 8 to 12 years with Pre-Krete T-61 which is CSA approved for use in potable water.

By completing these 2 services, a large DHWST with a manway should outlast the life of building.

Call Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections for more information and/or to discuss a preventative maintenance plan for the 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

How To Replace an Anode in Disposable Hot Water Tanks

Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc. - Hot Water Storage Tank

I want to clarify that concerning Domestic Hot Water Storage Tanks, Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc. only provides services on large DHWSTs with manways.  We do not provide services on anything 119 US Gal and under.  The reason for this; they don't have manways in order to provide proper preventative maintenance.  For this reason, the smaller tanks are disposable.

Just to note:  A large DHWST tank with a manway will outlast the life of a building with the proper maintenance.

However, we understand that large tanks with manways do not work in every application so I wanted to give you some information that will aid in extending the servicing life of your smaller DHWST.

Replace your Anode!

Every HWST should have an anode.  The purpose of the 'Sacrificial Anode' is to sacrifice itself in order to protect any of the unlined areas of the DHWST.  This is why anode replacement is vital on the smaller tanks.  Anode replacement truly is the only preventative form of maintenance for tanks without manways.

I found an informative video on YouTube that will walk you through the process of Sacrificial Anode replacement.  Enjoy.



Call Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections for more information and/or to discuss a preventative maintenance plan for the 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

MythBusters Hot Water Tank Explosion!

Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc. - Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank Explosion

I found a crazy video of the guys from MythBusters applying a little too much pressure to a Hot Water Storage Tank.  The results are scary.

Think about this sort of thing happening to a large DHWST within the Penthouse Boiler Room of an expensive Condo/Strata building...not pretty.



Wow...that's impressive.

Regards,

Jason

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

The Face of Corrosion

Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc. - Visual Internal Inspection

I was perusing through our inventory of pictures and came across an image that scared me.  I know I've displayed some pretty horrifying images of Domestic Hot Water Tanks in the past but nothing...nothing comes close to this image.

The Face of Corrosion

The Face of Corrosion

Do you see it? Look to the very center of the image.  This image has not been doctored.  The face appears to be almost "Grinch" like, devious.

I believe this image encapsulates the very essence of corrosion...evil and destructive.

In our industry the "Face of Corrosion" equals unwanted downtimes and unwanted expenses, not to mention all the peripheral related effects.

Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections provides a $349.00 +taxes Visual Internal Assessment to give you peace of mind in knowing that the "Face of Corrosion" is nowhere to be found in your DHWST.

We've designed the 'Visual Internal Inspection' to give you the tools needed to make an educated decision regarding the next step in required maintenance for your Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank.

Our 'Visual Internal Inspection' Includes:

• Manway Cover Assessment
• Visual Anode Assessment
• Visual Interior Lining Assessment
• Visual Assessment of Interior Inlets and Outlets
• Visual Assessment of Exterior Inlets and Outlets
• Digital Report with Pictures
• Free Gasket
• Peace of Mind

Call Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc. for more information or to book your 'Visual Internal Inspections' today.

Regards,

Jason

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

Have You Been Filtered?

Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc. - JUDO Point-of-Entry Water Filtration Units

A few weeks ago I spent some time on Vancouver Island having meetings and making connections with people in our industry.  One of the gentlemen I met, introduced me to JUDO Water Filtration.  He was so excited to show me this miracle of German Engineering.  I have to admit, the system is pretty impressive.

Essentially, the JUDO 'point of entry' units prevent Particulate Matter and other physical impurities from entering our water systems (pumps, pipes, tanks, valves...) and protect our systems from premature wear and deterioration.  Ultimately saving us dollars and unwanted downtime.  A proactive strategy is always the better strategy!

JUDO carries both manual and automatic units for residential and commercial applications.

Below is an exert of information from the JUDO website.

JUDO Point-Rotation-System

"The PROFI and PROFIMAT allows water to flow and be filtered through a stainless steel filter sieve, which traps and retains all the physical impurities until an manual (JPF) or automatic (JPF-A) backwash is initiated. During backwash there is NO interruption to the buildings water supply or to the filtration process due to the working principals of the filters patented point-rotation-system allowing water to be filtered even during a backwash cycle.

The JUDO PROFI series is the first Self-Cleaning Backwash Point-of-entry water filtration system of its kind that is CSA and NSF 61 approved and certified for applications on domestic potable water supplies in North America!" ~ www.judo.eu/judo/CA/start.php





For more information on JUDO products contact:

Kap Doobay
Technical Advisor
Phone - Toronto: 416.441.1556
Toll Free - Canada/USA: 866.451.5836
www.judo.eu/judo/CA/start.php

Regards,

Jason

Jason Rusnak
Director of Business Development
Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc.
C: 519.387.2635
TF: 800.735.3658
www.ProvTank.com

Unmaintained Hot Water Storage Tank

Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc. - Hot Water Storage Tank Maintenance

Today I want to use a few images to once again, highlight the importance of preventative maintenance on large, Domestic Hot Water Storage Tanks with manways.

Below are a few images from an inspection completed by Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc.  They are frightening at best.  Remember...this is a potable water storage tank, it is used for bathing and drinking.

Heavily Corroded Manway Cover

Heavily Corroded Inlets/Outlets

Heavily Corroded Inlets/Outlets

Hot Water Storage Tank Cement Lining Debris and Sediment

Hot Water Storage Tank Pitting

Don't let your DHWST get this far.  Preventative maintenance in vital to insure a long servicing life and to prevent unwanted downtimes and expenses.

Call Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections for more information and to discuss a preventative maintenance plan for the tanks in your portfolio.

Regards,

Jason

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

Property Management Shout-Out

Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc.

What a great week. This week I performed 2 awareness presentations for Property Management firms that I feel deserve a shout-out.

Both these firms have strong core values and are committed to high standards of quality service. Their pursuit of excellence is evident by their devotion to education and the desire to have the most informed Property Managers in the industry. There's a full understanding by upper management, that everyone of their Property Managers are the public representation of their 'brand'.

If you want the best 'brand'...develop the best Property Managers.

So in alphabetical order:

A.A. Property Management & Associates

Tony Abela, R.C.M
President and Owner
Proud Members of: ACMO, CCI, NACM

Website Excerpt

"Our goal is to build lasting relationships by providing service beyond expectation to each and every client, owner and resident.

Accept challenges with a positive attitude and the highest degree of professionalism, focusing on honesty, integrity, loyalty, understanding, communication, accountability, well informed and educated common sense decision making while providing for safety and welfare to all."

ICC Property Management Ltd.

Steven Christodoulou, R.C.M.
President & CEO
ACMO President - 2013/2014

Website Excerpt

"At ICC Property Management Ltd., we understand that our clients expect a quality living environment. We are dedicated to delivering satisfaction with hands on management to meet the needs and expectations of condominium board of directors and owners alike. Our experience, technical and financial expertise, as well as our conscientious servicing programs, guarantee our clients the highest standards of property preservation and enhancement."

In conclusion...I send my shout-out to A.A. Property Management & Associates as well as ICC Property Management Ltd. for a commitment to higher standards of service and excellence.

Regards,

Jason

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

Troubleshoot Sediment in Hot Water Tanks

Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc.

I was on YouTube today looking for some videos relevant to our services and came across the video below.  This video speaks specifically to maintenance on the smaller disposable tanks (119 US Gal and under) but he presents similar issues we see in the Large Hot Water Storage Tanks with manways.

Unfortunately Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections provides no services for this size of tank but when we come across them, I always mention 2 things to obtain a prolonged servicing life.

1. Flush your tank yearly.
2. Replace the anode every year or at least every second year.

This video speaks of both these required services and also highlights the dangers/expenses of accumulated sediment.



So what do I want you take home form this video that is relevant to the larger DHWSTs?

1. Preventative maintenance will give you a prolonged servicing life.
2. Your tank should have a maintenance program.
3. Sediment should be removed to prevent problems.
4. Anodes must be replace to protect unlined areas of the tank.

Contact Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections for more information pertaining to large Domestic Hot Water Storage Tanks with manways.

Regards,

Jason

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

Fraser Valley, BC - Visual Internal Assessment

Provincial Tank Lining and Inspections Inc. - Visual Internal Assessment

The following images are from a Visual Internal Assessment in BC, the Fraser Valley District.  The purpose of this inspection was to determine a preventative maintenance plan for the client and to supply them with the necessary information (via report with images) to obtain funding for the required maintenance.

Debris and sediment found on the lower part of the Storage Tank.

Unprotected Manway Cover: The big chunks of cement in the above image are from the manway cover.  Portions of the lining protecting the manway cover have fallen off leaving the manway unprotected.  The fine particles of cement are from the natural deterioration of the cement lining.  The remaining debris is corrosion from the tanks inlets and outlets as well as debris from outside sources.

Debris and sediment surrounding the outlet of a Hot Water Storage Tank.

Depleted Anode: In this image, you will notice a corroded long thin object just to the bottom left of the outlet.  This object is what's left of the magnesium anode designed to protect the inlets and outlets.  The anode is well past it's servicing life and has left the inlets and outlets of this tank unprotected for some time.  If a DHWST is going to leak...it's going to happen around the inlets and outlets.  Regular anode replacement is vital.

Corroded inlet due to lack of Anode protection.

Corroded Inlet: The above image highlights the importance of regular anode replacement.  This inlet has begun to corroded and if no service is performed, it will leak in the future.

Contact Provincial Tank Lining for more information or to schedule a $349.00 + taxes Visual Internal Assessment.

Regards,

Jason

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