What Is A Break Tank?
A break tank is a water storage tank that separates or “breaks” a direct link between a private water system and a public water supply. The main job of this is to keep drinking water supplies clean and to make sure that water pressure is steady for equipment or structures downstream. Break tanks are often found in commercial buildings, factories, irrigation systems, and structures with more than one level. Read on to learn more.
Why People Use Break Tanks
There are severe health and safety rules that public water systems must follow. If you connect pumps or pressured systems directly to the municipal supply, there is a risk of backflow. A break tank gets rid of this problem by putting a physical air separation between the incoming supply and the internal water system. This space of air makes sure that plumbing codes are followed and that public health is protected.
How a Break Tank Works
A controlled inlet lets water from the municipal supply into the break tank. A float valve usually controls this. The water is kept in the tank at atmospheric pressure after it gets there. Booster pumps then pull water from the tank and send it to the building or system at the right pressure and flow rate. The pump gets water from the tank instead of directly from the city line. This makes pressure changes and backflow problems much less likely.
What Break Tanks Are Used For
People in business and industry utilize break tanks a lot. They are important for keeping water pressure stable on several floors in high-rise structures. They are also used in cooling towers, irrigation systems, fire protection systems, and places where the municipal supply can’t safely meet the demand for water. In a lot of places, plumbing codes say that break tanks must be used whenever booster pumps are put in.
Control of the Water System and Break Tanks
Level sensors, alarms, and automatic controls are common features of modern break tank systems. A break tank can be a safe and effective base for a water distribution system if it is built and cared for correctly.
How to Pick the Right Break Tank System
Choosing the correct break tank relies on how much water the system needs, how big the tank is, how much space is available, and what the local code says. To make sure that it works well and lasts a long time, it needs to be the right size and be installed by a professional.
Get Help from Professionals with Break Tank Systems
Visit WaterLineControls.com today if you need help choosing, installing, or taking care of a break tank system. Water Line Controls offers experienced advice, high-quality parts, and dependable fixes to make sure your water systems are safe, up to code, and working properly.
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Our level sensors and controls aren’t just for use in residential potable water holding tanks; some of the other applications include cooling towers, sump pumps, wastewater, boilers, water storage tanks, and building fire protection water tanks.