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Historic Water Towers

Historic Water Towers

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The National Register of Historic Places is a registry that includes buildings, infrastructure, sites, districts and objects that are worth preserving due to their historical significance. Founded in 1966, the register has more than 90,000 separate items listed.  Of those …
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Tank Cleaning in Fire Protection Tanks

Tank Cleaning in Fire Protection Tanks

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Sprinkler systems are key components for fighting a fire. Water needs to move swiftly through the sprinklers to douse flames. This can’t happen if something happens to clog the sprinkler system like sediment. What is sediment? Dirt and debris – …
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Manufacturing Academy

Manufacturing Academy

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On August 1st we participated in the first Manufacturing Academy. Henderson Economic Development organized the event. The event was a daylong professional development event for approximately 70 educators. Audubon Metals, Gibbs Die Casting, International Paper, and Pittsburg Tank and Tower …
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Podcast Episode 1: Our Why

Podcast Episode 1: Our Why

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 Welcome to Inside Pittsburg Tank & Tower Group, the show where we take a deep dive into the inner workings of this flourishing company that holds faith, family, and hard work at its core. In this first episode, you’ll …
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Water Tank Inspections are Critical

Water Tank Inspections are Critical

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You never know what special circumstances might arise when inspecting an industrial water tank.  Our crew in Florida got an unexpected surprise last month when they reached the top of this water tank. A family of raccoons greeted the inspector …
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Tank Relocation Versus Demolition

Tank Relocation Versus Demolition

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In 2021 we dismantled a 150,000-gallon elevated tank in southern Alabama, moved it three miles down the road, and reassembled the tank at a new location.  The lumber product manufacturer that owns the tank wanted it moved to a new …
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Tank Cleaning in Fire Protection Tanks

Tank Cleaning in Fire Protection Tanks

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Sprinkler systems are key components for fighting a fire. Water needs to move swiftly through the sprinklers to douse flames. This can’t happen if something happens to clog the sprinkler system like sediment. What is sediment? Dirt and debris – …
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New Painting Regulations for Potable Tanks

New Painting Regulations for Potable Tanks

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Interior coating systems for potable tanks changed January 2023. The new regulations apply to tanks that are either new or are being repainted. The United States and Canada adhere to the NSF/ANSI/CAN 600 standard for drinking water system components. Who …
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The advantages of galvanizing metals versus painting

The advantages of galvanizing metals versus painting

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Steel structures are fortified by their finishing coat.  Painting steel and galvanizing it are two tried and true methods to protect steel against rusting and ultimately deterioration. Humans have been painting surfaces since prehistoric times, as evidenced by cave murals.  …
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Tank Jacking

Tank Jacking

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How many jacks does it take to raise a tank?  Well, that depends on many factors – with the most important being the tank’s weight.  It took 24 jacks to raise a two-million-gallon above ground storage tank in Northern Kentucky. …
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