Industry News

Why You Should Conduct Cooling Tower Maintenance

Posted on 18th November 202115th October 2024

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

What Do You Need To Become A Commercial Cleaner?

Posted on 29th October 202125th November 2024

The realms of cleaning are diverse and unique but have you ever wondered what skills, qualifications or knowledge it takes to become a qualified commercial cleaner? Well you have come to the right place.

Water Tank Cleaning Equipment Used To Clean Water Tanks

Posted on 28th October 202124th November 2023

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.

What is DWI Approval?

Posted on 24th August 202128th November 2024

Obtaining DWI approval is vital in the water industry. But who is 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 are listed providers of drinking water tanks and water tank lining. Here is why this is something to be proud of.

Maintaining Drinking Water Tanks

Posted on 15th July 202124th November 2023

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.

5 Tips to Avoid Purchasing a New Water Tank

Posted on 15th June 202128th November 2024

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.

The Importance of Water Storage Tank Cleaning

Posted on 10th May 202124th November 2023

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.

How To Combat a Leaking Water Tank

Posted on 21st December 202015th October 2024

Concrete water tanks outside of an industrial building

When you are faced with water tank leaking it is a stressful situation to deal with and it can be difficult to find to the cause of the leak. So, if you are met with the event of a leaking water tank, we have put together a guide in our latest blog article. So, read on to find out how you can combat water tank leaks.

Our Recent Audit & Recertification By BSI

Posted on 21st December 202024th November 2023

We were recently audited by BSI here at COVAC and are delighted to announce we have again achieved our BSI-certified status that complies with requirements 9001:2015. To achieve this, we were required to pass the BSI standards test for Quality Management Systems and Environmental Management Systems. Read below to discover more about how we achieved this.

What is Acothane DW & How Does It Work

Posted on 24th August 202024th November 2023

Water tank relined with the COVAC coating Acothane DW

You may have noticed on our site that we mention our COVAC coating/Acothane DW a lot, and you may be wondering what it is and how it works. Well, you can rest assured as in this article we will cover all of your questions and queries regarding Acothane DW. So, whether COVAC has completed a tank relining job on one of your water tanks before or you are interested in what coating we use, this article will explain everything you need to know about the Acothane DW coating.