A Domestic Water Tank in San Francisco Needs Proper Lining

There are hundreds of domestic water tank in the San Francisco area and thousands in use across the great state of California. And it is no wonder. There are many uses for water storage tanks including potable water, stormwater, wastewater, and fire protection. Commercial applications for water tanks include agriculture, petrochemical, wineries and vineyards, and food processing. Thus, San Francisco domestic water tank maintenance and repair work is an important business enterprise.  Read more »

Steel Tank Repair – Tank Lining in San Francisco

We installed a new epoxy liner for our client in the Bay Area. Check out our presentation below showing the steps involved in repairing tank linings. Read more »

FRP Tank Linings Inspection Report

Tank Name/Contents- Sodium Hypochlorite FRP Tank Linings

Table of Contents

1 Definitions 3

2 Scope and methods 3

3 Summary of Issues & Recommendations 4

4 Barcol Hardness Measurements (ASTM D 2583) 11

5 Appendix A: General Information on FRP 13

6 Appendix B: Conversion Curves for Barcol Values 18

7 Appendix C: Drawings, Name Plate, Labels 19

8 Appendix D: Additional Pictures from the inspection 21

9 Appendix E: Repair Methods to reline FRP Tank surfaces (i.e. replace 100 mil thick corrosion barrier) – a brief outline 23

10 Appendix F: Detailed Repair Procedure to reline FRP Tank surfaces 24

11 Appendix G: Severe Cases of Chemical permeation and resin degradation 27

12 Appendix H: In-place Dome Replacement with Structural MRM layers 31 Read more »

Steel Tank Repairs from the Foundation to the Roof

Sure, there are some common issues that come with steel tanks and tank linings that simply cannot be avoided. The key is to get tank repairs and  tank liner repairs right away- before small issues can grow into major problems. Read more »

San Francisco Water Tank Repairs

Commercial steel tanks have a limited lifespan. Whether it’s from corrosion, performance failure, or unexpected damage, steel tanks often require tank leak repair. Making repairs to steel tanks can be expensive, time-consuming and expensive, especially when steel tanks are buried underground. Whatever type of repairs your steel tank needs, consider fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) as an efficient way to get back to normal. Here are three common types of San Francisco water tank repairs. Read more »

Why Choose FRP for Water Tank Liners and Tank Repairs

Metal storage tanks are extremely susceptible to corrosion, and there will come a time when they will need to be repaired or replaced. Replacing a storage tank is sometimes unavoidable, but it is also a much more costly option. In most cases, it’s best to stick with water tank repair unless the bottom of a tank is no longer salvageable. This usually involves installing new water tank liners, which have evolved over the years to be far stronger and more resistant to heat and corrosion than they’ve been in the past. This is largely thanks to FRP. Read more »

How To Use FRP for Tank Refurbishing, Coating, and Tank Linings

Fiber reinforced plastics (FRP) are used for tank linings due to being corrosion-resistant and rust-resistant. Still, sometimes it can be beneficial to coat the surface of an FRP tank. Read more »

All Tank Types and Tank Linings Have Pros and Cons

Domestic water tanks can solve many problems, including having water on hand for fire protection or for general use. PICON, Inc fabricates tanks and repairs and replaces tank linings with an emphasis on fiber reinforced plastic tanks and tank linings. If you’re looking for a commercial domestic water tank Bay Area, learn more about the different types of domestic water tanks to understand you have more options to fit your needs. Read more »

Concrete, fiberglass, and steel tanks are used in various industries to store water, chemicals, and other materials. As sturdy and reliable as these materials often are, they are still subject to corrosion over time, which leads to costly and dangerous leaks. Corroded or otherwise damaged tank linings need to be repaired, and the most efficient way to do that is with fiber-reinforced plastic, or FRP repairs. FRP is a composite material made from a polymer matrix that is reinforced with fibers. FRP used in tank lining repairs is usually in the form of an epoxy resin that can be applied to the lining or exterior of a tank to strengthen it. When it is applied to the inside of a tank, it acts as a highly durable moisture barrier that can significantly slow down corrosion and prevent even the most corrosive and caustic chemicals from leaking. Read more »

Commercial water tanks are a considerable investment for any company. As a result, manufacturers will use every resource at their disposal to maximize the tanks’ lifespan. In the past years, carbon-steel storage tanks have proved highly prone to corrosion, with leaks developing in about five years. Read more »