by Ian Looms | Jul 22, 2021 | Technical
BACTERIA IN WATER SYSTEMS AND THE PROBLEMS THEY CAUSE Bacteria are small single-celled organisms. Bacteria are found almost everywhere on Earth and are vital to the planet’s ecosystems. Some species can live under extreme conditions of temperature and...
by Ian Looms | Jul 22, 2021 | Technical
As an Engineer or Facilities Manager, you probably know what scale is and you may have seen it on the inside of old water pipes. HOW DOES SCALE FORM? The water coming into your site from the mains supply contains minerals. How much and what type depends on the geology...
by Ian Looms | Jul 22, 2021 | Technical
CORROSION PROBLEMS If you’re an Engineer or Facilities Manager, you will probably already know that steam boilers can suffer from corrosion and that this can mean serious problems – blockages, failures, leaks, and even complete failure. It can cost you in...
by Ian Looms | Jul 22, 2021 | Technical
CORROSION PROBLEMS Corrosion in water system causes serious problems – blockages, failures, leaks, and it can cost you in downtime and repairs. SO, WHAT IS CORROSION? Here’s a diagram and definition we found online: Corrosion is a complex series of reactions...
by Ian Looms | Jul 22, 2021 | Technical
If you are an engineer or facilities manager maintaining cooling towers, you will no doubt have asked Why does water treatment cost so much? Here’s a quick breakdown of what you are paying for (and how to get more for your money) COST No1 – CHEMICALS Chemical...
by Ian Looms | Jul 22, 2021 | Technical
f you are an engineer or facilities manager maintaining steam boilers, you will no doubt have asked Why does water treatment cost so much? Here’s a quick breakdown of what you are paying for (and how to get more for your money) COST No1 – CHEMICALS Usually,...
