Belzona saves settlement tank on large Holiday Complex
Industry: Commercial Facilities (COMM)
Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)
Substrate: Other
Customer Location: Nottinghamshire
Application Date: June 2023
Products: Belzona 1111 (Super Metal),Belzona SuperWrap II,Belzona 5831 (ST-Barrier),Belzona 9111 (Cleaner Degreaser)
Problem: Leaks had appeared in the large settlement tank on the effluent plant at a large holiday complex
Leaks showing throughwall on large settlement tank
General throughwalls found around the tank
Belzona application services assessing the plan and application
An example of one of the repairs
Application Situation
Burning and welding were impossible on the site, the client could only only ask Belzona of their involvement at similar sites. Fortunately, Belzona have pioneered a solution for Glass Fused Tanks and were able to offer a spec and method
Application Method
Prepare substrate using 80 grit emery
Mix Belzona 1111 and wet out the target and rear side of Belzona SuperWrap II composite patch
Build up Belzona 1111 to a peak on the patch and press onto the damaged area, securing with straps, magnets or sprag
Allow to cure
Mask up the area and apply Belzona 5831 Barrier coating to repair area
Allow to cure
Belzona Facts
Belzona's experience was invaluable in getting the tank repaired, their experience with Water and Waste water throughout the world afforded them the perfect opportunity to make these repairs, which are still as good as the day they were applied, some 2+ years on