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LEAKY WATER TANKS

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The US uses 322 billion gallons of water a day. Across the country, hundreds of water tanks are used to store accessible water for both personal and commercial use. Food and beverage preparation, household use, agriculture and irrigation, fire suppression, and industrial manufacturing are the most common uses.

By the end of this article, you’ll gain more insight into:

  • Why a water storage tank leaks
  • Options to repair a leaky tank
  • How to prevent leakage in a water tank

Why a water storage tank leak

There are several reasons a water storage tank may leak. Some of the most common reasons include corrosion, continual overfilling or excessive pressure, piping failure, and lack of proper maintenance.

Corrosion

Naturally, over time, especially when not properly maintained, things begin to corrode. Deterioration of water storage tanks becomes most prevalent when exposed to extreme changes in natural elements.

Overflow and excessive pressure

When water storage tanks are built, they are designed to hold a particular amount of pressure. When that pressure exceeds that threshold, trouble happens. A continual overfilling of water can also cause additional wear on the tank speeding up the eventual deterioration process.

Piping failure

In addition to the storage tank itself, the pipes that provide input and output of water, need maintenance and replacement over time. Pipes and their connecting fittings deteriorate allowing for brittleness and cracks. One corroded pipe can cost thousands of dollars worth of damage.

Improper maintenance

Poor upkeep of a water storage tank can cause leakage. Not replacing fuel filters, pipes, and addressing the wear and tear of the tank itself (both inside and out), can bring a slew of issues.

Options to repair a leaky tank

If you’re reading this article searching for a solution to replacing a water storage tank, you’ve come to the right place. Water storage tanks that have begun to leak are fixable. Here are a few options.

Water tank liners

One of the most cost-saving ways to repair a water tank leak is through the use of a custom-fabricated, industrial-grade water tank liner. These liners are a less costly alternative to tank replacement or tank coating. Liners from Carson Manufacturing contain no solvent or glue and require minimal downtime. They are durable and long-lasting and go through rigorous inspection and testing.

Water tank coating

Depending on the type and external conditions of the water tank, a fluorourethane, polysiloxane, ceramic, or epoxy coating may be suitable. It is crucial to select an application that is conducive to the usage of the tank.

How to prevent leakage in a water tank

Most seeking solutions to water storage tank leaks are probably doing so in a reactive state. However, preventing leakage before it happens is best.

Here are a few ways you can prevent first-time or continual leaks in water storage tanks.

  • Add a water tank liner: Before the leak starts, consider adding a water tank liner. This liner acts as a second tank and can long preserve the life of the tank itself.
  • Maintenance: Staying on top of regular maintenance is crucial to prevent leaks in all water storage tank components.
  • Don’t be excessive: Don’t overfill tanks, and don’t add unnecessary pressure.

Do you want to save yourself thousands of dollars and costly downtime? Let’s chat.

DROP-IN PLATING LINERS

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One of the costliest expenses in the finishing industry is that of aging equipment, which can mean a surge in downtime. And with an increase in downtime, an opportunity for other costly hindrances for the organization. One way to improve the longevity of your plating line, more specifically the life of your tanks, is to use Carson drop-in liners.

In this article, you’ll gain more insight into how to increase the lifetime of your electroplating tanks. How using plating liners can protect the environment, help ensure your staff’s safety, sustain the integrity of the chemicals, provide flexibility of usage and ease of installation.

Drop-In liners Protect the Environment
Your tanks may contain corrosive chemicals. Over time the opportunity for cracks and corrosion increases with use. Cracks, especially if left undetected, can lead to costly repairs. Drop-in liners are designed to accommodate a broad range of plating solutions. They act as second tanks. The use of these custom-made liners doubles as a barrier. They ensure containment of whatever type of chemical the tanks hold.

Drop-In Liners Protect Your Employees
Much like the importance of protecting the facility from chemical seepage, the use of plating liners also protects your employees. Using liners requires less downtime and less exposure to harmful chemicals.

Drop-In Liners Sustains the Integrity of its Chemicals
Liners not only protect the environment and your employees, but they also protect the chemicals they contain. Depending on the type of chemical, the susceptibility to corrosion increases over time. Using a liner that is specifically designed to contain caustic chemicals ensures that any exposure to the tank itself is eliminated and the solution it holds is not contaminated.

Drop-In Liners Offer the Flexibility of Various Uses
There are numerous sizes of electroplating tanks. Most of them are custom-built to accommodate the scope of work for which they will be used. Because of this, having a custom-fit liner with proper material selection is key to extended usage.

Owner and industry veteran, Curtis Lang, states that when the right liner is installed, the longevity and well-being of the tank increases exponentially.

“When a customer calls looking for a drop-in liner, we ask several questions. Having a good understanding of the type of tank, its size, the solution it will hold, and the operating temperature are very important pieces of information. Once we have those specifications, we can make the best liner material recommendation.”

In addition, not only are liners customizable in material and size, but they also allow for less expensive or temporary tanks to be used.

Drop-In Liners are Easy to Install
Because liners are made from flexible materials, they’re easy to install. At Carson Manufacturing, the team walks their customers through the process with care and diligence. From the first inquiry, to installation and beyond, our knowledgeable staff guide the customer every step of the way.

So to recap, here are the five benefits of using drop-in liners.

  1. Protects the environment
  2. Protects your employees
  3. Sustains the integrity of its chemicals
  4. Flexibility of various uses
  5. Easy installation

Whether you’re opting for a disposable drop-in liner or an industrial plating liner, the team at Carson Manufacturing has many options suitable for your needs. Let’s chat. For a free liner quote call 800-423-2380 or email us at sales@carsonliners.com.

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