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What Is Hydroblasting and Why to Consider It

Professionally cleaning large systems that help with the functionality of your operations is necessary if you want to experience continued results. One of the ways in which this can be achieved is through a term called ‘hydroblasting’. As the name suggests, the processes of blasting water out from a pressurised area at a high speed can result in astronomical forces being created. This can be hugely beneficial if you want something like a water tank being cleaned quickly and effectively. With this in mind, this article will discuss: 

  • What is hydroblasting?
  • What are its benefits?
  • Final considerations
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The Safety of Water Tank Access Hatches

Water tank access hatches are vital components of water tanks. Without them, it is virtually impossible to enter the tanks and get into the smallest of nooks and crannies. In addition, without having a feasible access point, it can make your maintenance procedure incredibly difficult. Not to mention, this can cause major problems especially if you need your water storage container for long periods of time. 

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Why You Should Clean Your Fire Sprinkler Storage Tanks

Fire sprinkler storage tanks are often susceptible to corroding as their metal substrate is not always protected during the installation process. This can be due to the original coating breaking down or liners failing to function correctly.

As a result, this can lead to water  leaking from your sprinkler tank. This in turn can be detrimental to the efficiency of your fire sprinkler system. 

In this guide we go into more detail on the importance of cleaning your sprinkler tank and the most common types of fire storage tanks.

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Why You Should Conduct Cooling Tower Maintenance

Cooling towers are useful solutions cost-effective and energy efficient systems that are slowly becoming a ubiquitous part of the UK landscape. They are typically constructed for HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) and industrial purposes for maintaining water temperatures. Examples of where they excel are: large office buildings, schools, airports and hospitals where there is a need to have a reliable source of cool water all year round. However, cooling tower maintenance is something that often gets overlooked which could be detrimental to the function of these nifty devices. As such, this article will discuss:

  • What is a cooling tower? 
  • How does a cooling tower work?
  • Cooling tower maintenance – Why you should clean your cooling tower 
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Water Tank Cleaning Equipment Used To Clean Water Tanks

Industrial water tank cleaning is no easy task and takes more than just a few mops and wipes to conduct a good job.

As we all know industrial water tanks are used to store large quantities of water that is used to supply large scale buildings. However over time, water tanks can be contaminated with dust, dirt, debris, mould, rust or sludge. Not to mention the infamous Legionella – a deadly bacteria that excels in water tanks.

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What is DWI Approval?

Obtaining DWI approval is vital in the water industry. But who are the DWI, and why is it so important that you are DWI approved? In this article, we will discuss what DWI approval really means and how it is attained. We will also look at some DWI approved products that have met the standards, as well as finer details of DWI acceptance including Regulation 31. At Covac, we have DWI approval and listed providers of drinking water tanks and water tank lining. Here is why this is something to be proud of.

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Maintaining Drinking Water Tanks

Maintaining drinking water tanks is an incredibly important and often overlooked element of owning specialised water tanks. Knowing basic drinking water tank maintenance is a great way to get ahead of any potential issues that may occur in your water system. This issue is even more important due to the fact that you, or other people, will be consuming the water stored in these tanks. Without appropriate maintenance, your water tanks may find themselves diminishing in quality and could become dangerous. In this article, we will talk about some of the ways in which you can prevent any potential issues with your drinking water as well as what you can do with your existing water tanks to stop problems from arising.

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5 Tips to Avoid Purchasing a New Water Tank

Knowing how to avoid purchasing a new water tank can save you a lot of money. There are many ways in which you can keep your tanks up to correct standards; having to buy a new water tank does not have to be the final answer. Whilst sometimes you may have to replace your water tank, the majority of the time you will be able to perform maintenance, refurbishments or repairs in order to keep your tanks up and running. Here are our top five tips in how to avoid water tank replacements, including how to use our refurbishment and repairs services to save you money.

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The Importance of Water Storage Tank Cleaning

Tank after being lined by Covac

Water storage tanks can be found in a large number of modern settings, from businesses to hospitals, educational facilities and many more. This is why water storage tank cleaning has become essential for maintaining a safe supply of water to all of these places.

Water storage tanks can become breeding grounds for potentially harmful bacteria, the most common of which being Legionella. Legionella is a bacteria that can lead to the development of Legionnaires’ disease, a condition that can be contracted by breathing in droplets of water containing Legionella bacteria.

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