RESIDENTIAL and COMMERCIAL
What kills Hot Water Tanks?
Neglect
The most dangerous enemy of the hot water heater is often the people who buy them and then forget about them. Leaks can develop over time and can slowly destroy a heater from both the inside as well as the outside.
Internal Rust
Hot water tanks come from the manufacturer with sacrificial anodes installed to prevent them from rusting. The key word is “sacrificial” as these types of anodes get used up as they function. Once they are depleted to approximately 50% of their original size, the inside of the tank becomes vulnerable to corrosion. It’s worth pointing out here that water softeners speeds up the anode consumption. The sacrificial anodes depletion rates will vary based on water temperatures, amount of water passing it and the mineral contents in the
water.
Sediment Build Up
Sediment build up inside the tank is typically made up primarily of limestone which is known to separate from the water with temperature and/or pressure change. It builds up on the bottom of the tank, elements, inlets and outlets. Scale build up requires extra energy to heat the water (increasing operating costs) while creating hotspots on the tank which speeds up the corrosion process on these spots.
High Water Pressure
This is a hidden killer of hot water tanks and one that a lot of people wouldn’t suspect, much less test for. Pressure is maintained through two devices: a pressure gauge as well as a pressure relief valve. Both of these devices give no warning when they fail and are required to be tested regularly to ensure proper operation. Leaking Unions and Flex Lines
The Solution
Installation of Power Anodes:
Power anodes give your tank the maximum life expectancy with the least overall cost and disruption to hot water service by installing our ‘impressed current’ system. Unlike traditional sacrificial anodes, power anodes do not need to be replaced or disrupt hot water service to the facility. Our power anodes create an electrical current within the tank that eliminates corrosion without any need for linings, additional maintenance, or water shut downs.
The installation of a power anode will extend the life of the tank, guaranteed.
Thorough Inspection of the tank – inside and out.
Our fully licensed plumbers, that have gone through specialized training, provide a complete inspection of your hot water tank and all of its components. (For commercial applications)
Hot Water Tank Certification (Commercial Tanks)
After your tanks have been inspected and all the components have passed, a certificate will be mailed and an
electronic version will be issued to you to forward to your insurance company.
Water Conditioner
The Water Conditioner is a maintenance-free, eco-friendly, and cost efficient water treatment device that
controls lime scale build-up and removes pre-existing lime scale. Using technology derived from years of research and development from a team of chemical engineers and scientists, Our Systems are the most advanced chemical free water treatment system available today. Now, for the first time, this state-of-the art technology is now available for the Canadian market.
The Hot Water Tank Service Cycle!
Contact us to see which system suits your needs!