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