
Monday, November 2, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
National Rural Water Association Conference

It was a good opportunity to interact with others in the industry. There were a couple of companies there that provided either inspections for tanks and/or pressure washing. As always, don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions about your tanks.

Monday, August 17, 2009
POWELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY

HARTFORD CITY, IN

Monday, July 6, 2009
Finished product-1000M CET Martinsville, IN
Friday, June 5, 2009
Dissimilar Metal Contact Causes Accelerated Corrosion

The carbon steel is more readily corrodible (less noble) than the stainless steel (i.e.-carbon steel rusts faster than stainless steel). And when you put the two metals in direct contact with one another, the less noble metal becomes the anode and therefore corrodes (rusts) at a much more assertive rate. This can obviously detrimentally affect the integrity of the structure if nothing is done to rectify this incongruence. It probably won't affect the integrity of the entire tank, but it can considerably affect the localized area of the handrail.
This is a phenomenon that is explained in most NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers) or SSPC (Society for Protective Coatings) courses. This occurence is explained by what is referred to as the "Galvanic Series." The galvanic series ranks metals in accordance to their respective rates of corrosion (or their "Nobility"). If a metal is more noble, then it has a greater resistance to corrosion; and vice versa. Subsequently, if you put two metals in contact with one another that have a considerable difference in their respective nobility, the less noble metal will always corrode an an accelerated rate. And that is what is exemplified in this picture.
This is a common occurrence with water tanks. And considering the myriad of things water tanks get attached to them (cell phone antennas, satellite dishes, cables, wires, telemetry, 911 transmitter devices, etc...) it is important to have a professional inspection or corrosion consultant look at and inside your tanks on a regular basis. Protect that asset and "Long Live the Tank."
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
The Green Spaceship

Monday, April 20, 2009
Martinsville, IN 1,000,000 Composite Tank

Thursday, April 9, 2009
Legs of an Elevated Tank Painted with Induron PE-70

Notice the shop primer does not cover all the way to the end, and is not on the weld seams/joints. This is so the tank can be welded together in the field without the paint interfering with the integrity of the future weld procedures. These weld seam/joint areas will be touched-up in the field by the field painting contractor, after the tank has been fully erected.
Also, notice the color of the Induron PE-70 Primer is tan. The respective color of each coat of paint should always be a shade or two different than the one before or after.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Taylorsville, KY--New 500M TB Induron Paint System

Here is the new 500,000 Gallon Elevated Leg Tank that has just been completed by Caldwell Tanks in Taylorsville, KY. It is being protected by a brand new INDURON Protective Coating System. The job just finished up in mid March and everyone is very pleased.
Induron Coating System Utilized:
EXTERIOR SYSTEM:
Prime Coat: Induron Indurazinc MC67
Intermediate Coat: Induron Armorguard Epoxy
Finish Coat: Induron Indurethane 5500 PLUS
INTERIOR SYSTEM:
Prime Coat: Induron RC-70
Intermediate Coat: Induron RC-70
Finish Coat: Induron RC-70
Induron Coating System Utilized:
EXTERIOR SYSTEM:
Prime Coat: Induron Indurazinc MC67
Intermediate Coat: Induron Armorguard Epoxy
Finish Coat: Induron Indurethane 5500 PLUS
INTERIOR SYSTEM:
Prime Coat: Induron RC-70
Intermediate Coat: Induron RC-70
Finish Coat: Induron RC-70
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
INDURON Tank Wins Tank of the Year Award
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Happy New Year to Everyone
I hope everyone had a nice holiday. Welcome back to the normal routine of getting some work done. I'm happy to assist anyone with watertank and painting information. Most of the jobs around here are shut down until Spring, but I will try and find some interesting information to post in the next week or two.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Painting Tip for water tanks this time of year (late fall and early spring):
When painting a tank during the cold weather that Mother Nature has been providing us lately 3 things are important:
1: Ambient Temperature
2: Substrate Temperature
3: Temperature of the actual paint, itself
All 3 of these variables need to be considered and monitored closely to determine if conditions are acceptable for successful coating application and performance. But the one variable that often times doesn’t get prioritized enough is number 3—Temperature of the actual paint, itself.
Most of the epoxies we use in the tank industry have a cold-weather (rapid cure) version that is appropriate for late fall and early spring time weather conditions. Often times the minimum ambient and substrate temperature for these cold-weather versions is 35 degrees Fahrenheit. But the issue that is just important, but sometimes doesn’t get the attention it deserves, is the recommended minimum temperature of the paint itself. Most manufacturers’ data sheets state that for optimal application and performance properties, paint material should be a minimum of 60 degrees Fahrenheit. In the real world, a tank field site is where the paint is stored. And if someone doesn’t ask the question of raise the issue, the paint is either stored outside underneath a tarp or inside of a trailer that is not heated.
So if the ambient high temperature for the day is 47 degrees, and it is partly sunny, then it is probably acceptable painting weather. But if the night before, the temperature got down to 27 degrees (and the paint wasn’t stored in a heated area), then the temperature of the paint itself is probably no more than 35 degrees (because the paint inside of a 5 gallon container takes longer to warm up) and that is not good. Often times, the paint is more difficult to work with and as a result and it creates an unfortunate side effect that is induced by the field personnel: Adding a lot more thinner (probably exceeding the manufacturer’s recommended percentage). Cold paint doesn’t mix as well, it doesn’t pour as well, it doesn’t spray as well and it doesn’t cure out as well. So, while painting during these cooler times is quite acceptable and even recommended, always remember what the product data sheet says for its recommended temperature of the paint itself for optimal application and performance properties. Everyone will better served if the paint temperature is being paid attention to.
Some thoughts as to how to help provide solutions:
Storing material on-site in heated trailers; storing it at the water office or city/municipally owned facilities that are climate controlled; taking smaller quantities home or hotel room (20 or 30 gallons) the night before and storing it there and bringing them back to use for the day. Having a forced air heater on-site and setting paint cans a safe, yet close enough distance away to heat up the material. Infrared thermometers are helpful in measuring the temperature of the paint.
Long Live the Tank!
1: Ambient Temperature
2: Substrate Temperature
3: Temperature of the actual paint, itself
All 3 of these variables need to be considered and monitored closely to determine if conditions are acceptable for successful coating application and performance. But the one variable that often times doesn’t get prioritized enough is number 3—Temperature of the actual paint, itself.
Most of the epoxies we use in the tank industry have a cold-weather (rapid cure) version that is appropriate for late fall and early spring time weather conditions. Often times the minimum ambient and substrate temperature for these cold-weather versions is 35 degrees Fahrenheit. But the issue that is just important, but sometimes doesn’t get the attention it deserves, is the recommended minimum temperature of the paint itself. Most manufacturers’ data sheets state that for optimal application and performance properties, paint material should be a minimum of 60 degrees Fahrenheit. In the real world, a tank field site is where the paint is stored. And if someone doesn’t ask the question of raise the issue, the paint is either stored outside underneath a tarp or inside of a trailer that is not heated.
So if the ambient high temperature for the day is 47 degrees, and it is partly sunny, then it is probably acceptable painting weather. But if the night before, the temperature got down to 27 degrees (and the paint wasn’t stored in a heated area), then the temperature of the paint itself is probably no more than 35 degrees (because the paint inside of a 5 gallon container takes longer to warm up) and that is not good. Often times, the paint is more difficult to work with and as a result and it creates an unfortunate side effect that is induced by the field personnel: Adding a lot more thinner (probably exceeding the manufacturer’s recommended percentage). Cold paint doesn’t mix as well, it doesn’t pour as well, it doesn’t spray as well and it doesn’t cure out as well. So, while painting during these cooler times is quite acceptable and even recommended, always remember what the product data sheet says for its recommended temperature of the paint itself for optimal application and performance properties. Everyone will better served if the paint temperature is being paid attention to.
Some thoughts as to how to help provide solutions:
Storing material on-site in heated trailers; storing it at the water office or city/municipally owned facilities that are climate controlled; taking smaller quantities home or hotel room (20 or 30 gallons) the night before and storing it there and bringing them back to use for the day. Having a forced air heater on-site and setting paint cans a safe, yet close enough distance away to heat up the material. Infrared thermometers are helpful in measuring the temperature of the paint.
Long Live the Tank!
Intermediate Coat--Induron Armorguard
The 500,000 Gallon Tank in Taylorsville, KY is now getting the intermediate coat applied. Induron Armorguard with E-60 Accelerator added to it (for cold weather temperatures) is the product of performance here. Mother Nature is still not providing us with many breaks here at this site, but progress still continues to be made.
Friday, November 21, 2008
New 500,000 Gallon Elevated Leg Tank--Taylorsville, KY
This new 500M TB Tank in Taylorsville, KY is receiving its Induron Coating System in cold temperatures. That's just another example of the Induron advantage. Induron's Indurazinc MC67 (the exterior primer) is the grayish green product you see here on the tank. The tank is being spot blasted and spot primed in the field with Indurazinc MC67. This product is enabling the field crew to stay productive even when Mother Nature doesn't provide the most favorable conditions. Indurazinc MC67 can be applied when ambient and steel temperatures are as low as 35 degrees Fahrenheit. This type of flexibility is very beneficial to Owners, Engineers and Contractors when getting a tank painted and on-line during the colder months. Tight schedules and getting systems up and on-line are always important. Induron has the products and field support to assist in getting paint projects done right, and on time.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Silver Creek Water Tank Just About Complete
The job in Sellersburg, IN for Silver Creek Water is just about complete. You can see here they are rolling on the finishing touches of the Indurethane 5500 Plus Blue Diamond. The paint has gone on smoothly without any problems. This coating system will provide many years of service for Silver Creek Water.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Induron Armorguard Intermediate Coat Being Applied

The tank painting is being inspected by team members from HORIZON INSPECTION.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Silver Creek Water, Sellersburg, IN
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Another New Tank with an Induron Coating System in Daviess County

Across town from the Masonville, KY tank (see previous post a couple pictures down), another contractor is finishing up another new 500,000 tank in Daviess County, KY. This tank is located further west in an area known as "West Louisville." This tank is incorporating the same Induron Coating System as the one in the Masonville area. The engineer is Jim Riney with HRG Engineers, Owensboro, KY.
The inspector is Jay Hoffman with Wet or Dry Inspection.
The contractor is Phoenix Fabricators & Erectors, Avon, IN.
This tank has the shop primer applied and was just getting the field intermediate coat applied to the exterior (Induron Armorguard Epoxy).
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Silver Creek Water--Sellersburg, IN--Blasting is now in full effect
Monday, August 18, 2008
New 500,000 Gallon Elevated Tank near Masonville, KY

Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Silver Creek Water--Containment is up and in working order

Thursday, August 7, 2008
Silver Creek Water in Sellersburg, IN
This 500,000 Gallon Elevated Tank in Sellersburg, IN is getting ready to be blasted down so that it can receive a brand new Induron Coating System. The containment rigging (the steel arms you see around the roof area) has just been welded on; and the rest of the containment system is getting installed. Once the containment system is installed, the
crew will begin sandblasting the tank. You can see a picture here (below) of Caldwell Tanks' crew (the contractor who is painting the tank). I took a picture of them so you all could see the faces of men who actually get up there and put forth the hard labor to get these tanks painted. These guys deserve a lot of respect, as many of them you see here are responsible for painting many, many tanks over the years--all over the country. Bravo to these guys. From left: Darren, Doug, Billy, Angel, and in front is Scott. One of these guys is actually studying to be a full time minister. Each one of these guys brings something interesting to each tank site. Long Live the Tank and stay safe!



Tuesday, August 5, 2008
New Tank in Marion County, KY--Bradfordsville


Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Updated photo of Charlestown, IN
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Menifee County, KY Wastewater Package Plant


Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Last update on the tank repaint in Versailles, KY
FINAL UPDATE: This 500,000 Gallon Composite tank in Versailles, KY has received it's full and final coat of Induron Indurethane 5500 on the exterior and Induron Ruff Stuff 3300 on the interior. The finished product looks fantastic. Long Live the Tank!
Another successful application of Induron Protective Coatings. Call me if you have any questions about the system.



Friday, July 18, 2008
Update on Versailles, KY Repaint
Monday, July 7, 2008
Daviess Co.,KY New 500,000 Gallon Elevated Tank


Here is yet another new tank that just got erected by Caldwell Tanks of Louisville, KY. The tank is located in a high visible area on HWY 231 just south of Owensboro, KY. It is now getting the spot primer and intermediate coat of Induron applied to it. The finish color will be a light blue color (Induron "Fountain.")The system on this tank is as follows: 3 coats of Induron PE-54 Epoxy on the interior. The exterior gets one coat of PE-54 primer, followed by one coat of Induron Armorguard (intermediate coat), followed by one coat Induron Indurethane 5500 (finish coat). The engineer for this project is Jim Riney of HRG Engineers (Owensboro, KY). And the inspection company for the project is Wet or Dry Inspection (Jay Hoffman, Principal).
Sunday, June 29, 2008
New Carthage, IN Tank



Wednesday, June 18, 2008
S. Woodford Co. Water Tank located in Versailles, KY

A new two coat, high performance Induron epoxy system will be applied to the interior and a new high performance Induron "Indurethane" system will be applied to the exterior.
Monday, June 9, 2008
AWWA Conference in full force right now
Sunday, June 8, 2008
National American Water Works Association (AWWA) Conference
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Taylorsville, KY Repaint


Monday, May 19, 2008
Taylorsville, KY Repaint



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