Water is a basic human right; therefore, we entrust the technology we use to keep our water tanks safe and long-lasting. But what happens when your water tank becomes damaged? We’ll teach you the fundamentals of water tanks and how personal maintenance can extend the service life of your tanks.
How Often Do I Change My Water Tank?
Water tanks are very susceptible to neglect, so don’t feel bad you’re asking yourself this. The reason why is they have a life expectancy of a little of a decade, but yearly maintenance can prevent problems from occurring and ensure safety measured are met to extend the service life of your tanks. Typically, the lifespan of an underground tank last approximately 20 years or longer, but environmental factors significantly affect it, such as construction, installation, soil conditions, and even regular maintenance. Unfortunately, municipal water tanks are far more difficult to determine its lifespan, because of the extent of its use, making industrial tank liners, heavy-duty tank liners and water treatment tank lining essential to protect and ensure the well-being of citizens.
Is It Safe To Maintenance A Water Tank?
Tanks pose specific challenges another regularly performance maintenance might not, because of their lack of air flow and light not being able to shine in, placing workers in dangerous situations when both entering and exiting water tanks (i.e., fires, explosions, toxic gas and vapors, oxygen shortages, and exposure to radiation) Thankfully, there are certain precautions to take that reduce threat. When cleaning industrial water tanks, there is careful coordination and trained professions on site to handle any situation that might go awry, including safety equipment and procedures to follow. The idea of people working in municipal water tanks might sound alarming, but 100% of water tanks containing drinkable water are required to have protective coating and linings to safety contain chemicals, and specialized industrial tank liners including, corrosion resistant tank lining, heavy-duty flexible tank lines, and electroless nickel tank liners. These liners are used during regulatory cleaning inspections to effectively contain debris and corrosion-causing contamination that might cause sludge-like materials at the bottom of tanks, creating a hazardous situation for both workers and citizens. The United State Protection Agency (EPA) maintains a list of approximately 140 chemicals are required by law for owners to submit a risk management plan to federal regulators.
How Can I Maintain My Water Tank?
Maintaining a personal water tank is relatively easy and safe, but there are potential safety hazards for any tanks cleaning that should be cautioned. When attempting to maintain a personal water tank, it’s best to call a professional to ensure all correct procedures have been carried out correctly to extend the service life of your tanks. However, if you decide on doing so, make sure to have the necessary tools in place: Bucket, plumbers’ tape, rags, slip joint pliers, and a pressure relief valve. First, test your pressure-relief value, if the value opens it means the pressure inside the tank is too high. If the value does not release water when the lever is lifted, the lever needs to be replaced before proceeding. Close the valve on the cold water supply pipe and turn on the hot water to release any built-up pressure inside the tank, leaving the faucet on until all the pressure is released. Drain the tank of any sediments at the bottom that could cause oxidization with 2-3 gallons of water, cleaning the excess buildup can extend the service of your tanks significantly and lowers your energy bill. If noises persist from the tank, don’t worry it’s only air entering as water drains out; to restart the tank, open the shutoff valve and allow the water to run to release air, then turn on or reset the unit. If you follow these steps correctly, you should be able to extend the service life of your tanks with ease and at a fraction of the cost.
