ashtree
Bioengineer
- Nov 28, 2015
- 701
We have a Glass lined steel tank as a clear water storage at awater treatment plant. The tank is made from bolted panels with mastic sealant over every joint. Because of the chlorine contant in the water the mastic has oxidized and is vey soft and sticky and has lost its consistency in many areas.
This was previously repaied under warranty, and redone with a heavier layerabout 12 months ago. Obviously the mastic cannot cope with chlorinated water.
My question is , given that the tank is not currently leaking can we expect that whilst ever it is not touched , will the mastic despite being damaged continue to retain a seal. Alternatively will that mastic progressively erode away and the seal fail in a short time.
Regards
Ashtree
"Any water can be made potable if you filter it through enough money"
This was previously repaied under warranty, and redone with a heavier layerabout 12 months ago. Obviously the mastic cannot cope with chlorinated water.
My question is , given that the tank is not currently leaking can we expect that whilst ever it is not touched , will the mastic despite being damaged continue to retain a seal. Alternatively will that mastic progressively erode away and the seal fail in a short time.
Regards
Ashtree
"Any water can be made potable if you filter it through enough money"
