The pillow tank is a product with many advantages. You don’t believe us ? Well, we let you read this article: 7 reasons to choose a flexible tank over a rigid tank ! – PRONAL
Today, we will explain to you how to maintain a pillow tank: what to do to take care of it and not damage it, and what you are supposed to do in case of a leak.
The draining of the flexible tank
After emptying the product, you have to be sure that the tank is entirely dry and that there is no liquid left.
Therefore, you have to do a forced ventilation with a fan (optional):
- First, place the pillow tank in a retention tank to recover all liquid surplus.
- Then, open the vent.
- After, turn the tank over so that the central orifice faces the ground.
- Finally, connect the ventilation on the filling orifice. Then, you will just have to inflate and dry the tank thanks to the ventilation.
The cleaning of the pillow tank
When it is entirely empty, you have to clean exclusively the external parts with soapy water or clear water and a flexible broom. Then, you will just have to rinse and dry it.
Be careful to never use detergent or any aggressive products !
Regarding the drinking water bladder, you should sanitize the tank with bleach or chlorine pastilles.
Storage
First of all, to store a tank without damaging it, you have to fold it in a certain way. We let you discover how in this article: How to install and use the flexible tank ? – PRONAL
To avoid any damaging, you have to storage the pillow tank
- fold and put back in the box
- away from light
- at ambient temperature and with humidity conditions of 40 to 70%
- away from any agressions
What to do if there is a leak ?
In case there is a leak, the pillow tank can be repaired (fortunately).
The repair is done thanks to the lying of a patch on the external part of the tank.
Be careful: Make sure to leave 50mm of edge on the periphery of the leak.
Then, softly sand the damaged surface and patch one with the abrasive hessian to obtain a rough state
After, neatly clean boths of the surfaces you will assemble.
Nest step: coat the 2 parts with glue and let it dry for 10 minutes. Repeat this operation a second time.
Finally, apply both parts together, one on the other. Pass a roller or press heavily to ensure a perfect impermeability.
The polymerization of the product will be optimal within 48 hours.
Conclusion
The maintenance of the pilly tank is as simple as its installation. This product really only has advantages !