Using water tanks safely
In recent years, there has been an increase in damage caused by burst water tanks. The damage to the tank itself is usually the least of the problems.
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When more than 500 tons of water suddenly burst out of a tank at full force, the water masses can even destroy brick walls. Even heavy equipment such as boilers can be dislodged by the resulting forces, and expensive electronic parts can be completely destroyed. Often, standing walls and supports are also demolished, glass is shattered, there is damage to crops and extensive soiling – operations are severely disrupted or even halted completely. All this is much more expensive than the cost of the ruptured tank – not to mention the possible danger to people who may be in the vicinity at the time of the incident.
The good news is that there are plenty of measures a user can take to ensure that his or her water silos are well protected. This does not only prevent damage, but also extends their service life. As a prerequisite this requires expert planning as well as an awareness of the fact that various risks are interrelated and may exacerbate each other and that often very small, barely visible changes are the first signs that a tank is about to burst.
During the usage of the tank, Gartenbau-Versicherung recommends various methods to increase its lifespan. The most important aspect is to protect the tank from moisture, acids and other corrhttp://bit.ly/42GEoNaosive substances. We recommend inspecting water tanks at least once a year. In addition to checking whether the tank is still standing straight, the focus here is on corrosion and leaks. An important fact to be aware of: Corrosion not only develops from the outside, but also from the inside!
Despite all these precautions, water tanks can still cause significant damage. It therefore makes sense to include them in your insurance cover.
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