VPC Tank Division
Specifikace
- Název produktu: Tank Division
- Výrobce: Valencia Pipe Company
- Umístění: 28305 Livingston Ave, Valencia, CA 91355
- Kontakt: 661-257-3923
Návod k použití produktu
- Irrigation tanks: Clean yearly; disinfection not required.
- Appliance/equipment tanks: Clean yearly; disinfection recommended.
- Potable water tanks: Clean and disinfect yearly or as needed.
- Safely discharge water away from buildings. Use water for plants if possible.
- If draining petroleum products, a pump or vacuum may be needed.
- Large tanks may need staged draining to avoid damage to the surrounding environment.
- With protective equipment, scrub with soapy water and a non-metal brush.
- An extendable rod may be needed for larger capacity tanks.
- Use bleach or baking soda for algae. Rinse thoroughly (3 times recommended).
- Add 40 mL bleach (NSF-approved liquid bleach at 5.25% active strength) per 100 gallons for disinfection.
- For shock chlorination: 1 quart bleach (at 5.25% active strength) per 250 gallons.
- Use test strips or lab analysis to ensure desired cleanliness.
- Repeat cleaning if bacteria remain. UV treatment is an alternative to bleach.
Why clean your tank
Regular cleaning ensures your tank stays in good condition and provides clean water. Inspect your tank often for:
- Debris or pests
- Algae or biofilm
- Hromadění sedimentů
Clean at least once a year or when inspection shows poor conditions.
5 Steps to Clean Your Tank
Step 1: Decide When to Clean
- Irrigation tanks: Clean yearly; disinfection not required.
- Appliance/equipment tanks: Clean yearly; disinfection recommended.
- Potable water tanks: Clean and disinfect yearly or as needed.
Pro Tip: Tanks in sunlight or light-colored material need more frequent cleaning due to algae.
Step 2: Drain the Tank
- Safely discharge water away from buildings.
- Use water for plants if possible.
- If draining petroleum products, a pump or vacuum may be needed.
- Large tanks may need staged draining to avoid damage to the surrounding environment
Step 3: Clean the Interior
- With protective equipment, scrub with soapy water and a non-metal brush.
- An extendable rod may be needed for larger capacity tanks
- Use bleach or baking soda for algae.
- Rinse thoroughly (3 times recommended).
Pro Tip: Non-potable tanks are done after this step if visually clean (free of algae, silt, biofilm scum, and sediment buildup).
Step 4: Disinfect (Potable Use)
- Add 40 mL bleach (NSF-approved liquid bleach at 5.25% active strength) per 100 gallons for disinfection.
- For shock chlorination: 1 quart bleach (at 5.25% active strength) per 250 gallons.
kroky:
- Naplňte nádrž
- Add bleach
- Circulate water through the system
- Wait 24–48 hours
- Test kvality vody
Validate Cleanliness
Step 5: Validate Cleanliness
- Use test strips or lab analysis to ensure desired cleanliness
- Repeat cleaning if bacteria remain
- UV treatment is an alternative to bleach.
KONTAKT
- Questions? Please call VPC’s tank specialist at 661-257-3923 x 1026 or send an email to productexpert@vpcglobal.com.
- Valencia Pipe Company 28305 Livingston Ave Valencia, CA 91355
- vpcglobal.com. 661-257-3923
FAQ
Why clean your tank?
Regular cleaning ensures your tank stays in good condition and provides clean water. Inspect your tank often for debris, pests, algae, biofilm, and sediment buildup.
How often should I clean my tank?
It depends on the type of tank. Refer to Step 1 for specific guidelines based on the type of tank you have.
What should I do if I find algae in my tank?
Use bleach or baking soda as mentioned in Step 3 to clean algae from the tank interior.
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