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Leaking Water Tank Replacement Manchester
Leaking Water Tank Replacement at a Manufacturing Facility in the North West
Project Brief
A family-owned manufacturing facility in Manchester was facing persistent problems with a leaking GRP sectional water tank. Although only ten years old, the tank had suffered base leaks almost from day one. Access was awkward, making routine maintenance difficult, and despite multiple repair attempts - including relining - the issues kept returning.
A closer inspection revealed the root cause: the tank had been installed on a chipboard base. This allowed excessive movement, which caused the GRP panels to bow and joints to fail. Over time, the result was repeated water tank failure. Since the tank fed the site’s core production process, which ran 24/7, any replacement needed to maintain continuous supply via a temporary bypass.
Solution
Our team developed a bespoke design and project plan. Central to the solution was the installation of a new bypass system, allowing the replacement of the faulty tank without interrupting the site’s water supply.
Our full turnkey proposal included:
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Temporary Bypass Installation: ensuring the client’s manufacturing process was kept fully operational during the works.
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Safe Decommissioning: Complete removal of the failed structure, including safe dismantling and disposal of the old tank and rotten base.
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Base Improvement: Base levelling steels fitted to create a solid, perfectly level foundation - eliminating the flex and movement that had caused the previous tank to fail.
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New GRP Sectional Tank Installation: 4m x 2m x 2m GRP sectional tank supplied and installed, compliant with current water hygiene and WRAS standards.
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Enhanced Access: Side access panels included to make future maintenance quicker and safer.
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Tidy Workplace: Clean, controlled work environment maintained throughout, with dust and contamination strictly managed due to the tank’s location within a live production area.
Key Benefits Delivered
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Compliance Restored: A fully compliant and reliable GRP water tank built for long-term performance, permanently resolving the years of leaks suffered by site.
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Minimal Disruption: Downtime kept to a minimum thanks to the fast-acting bypass system.
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Improved Access: The new tank includes a side access panel, making future maintenance and inspections easier and safer.
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Professional Delivery: Safe, tidy installation respectfully delivered within a sensitive production environment, keeping dust and dirt to a minimum.
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CLIENT FEEDBACK
"Really pleased with the project. From start to finish, the Titan team were very flexible and supportive. There was no disruption to supply, thanks to your bypass, and we are delighted with the final outcome. Thank you."
Sam Fletcher, Plant Manager