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.

Relined Hot Water Storage Tank

Hot Water Storage Tank - Reline

 

This image represents how the inside of your large Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank should look.  This tank was freshly relined with Pre-Krete T61.  Pre-Krete T61 is a CSA/NSF approved product for use in potable water and is the best product for the inside of a DHWST.  The Pre-Krete T61 lining will last 12-15 years before the tank should be relined.

Also note the new anodes.  While Pre-Krete T61 protects the tank from corrosion, the anodes sacrifice themselves to protect all the unlined areas such as the inlets and outlets.  Anodes should be replace every 1-3 years depending on water quality.  Note:  If your tank is going to leak, it's more than likely going to be around the inlets or outlets.  Anode replacement is vital!

So, by relining your tank every 12-15 years and replacing your anodes every 1-3 years, your tank could outlast the building.

Remember, just one emergency situation will cost you more than 15 years of proper preventative maintenance!

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. Services Canada with Offices in Vancouver, British Columbia and Owen Sound, Ontario.