Well-maintained tanks can last indefinitely. So keeping the exterior coating of your tank in good condition is an important part of tank maintenance. "Choosing optimal coatings for your tank's exterior protects it from rusting and other damage," Southern Corrosion's Jim Skilton says. Over time, your tank's exterior coating will chalk and fade, primarily due to sunlight. As a result, this coating needs to be sun resistant to prolong color and gloss retention. Two layers of paint are applied … [Read more...] about Exterior Coatings: A Primer
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Tank Team Sightings: Lancaster, South Carolina
You'll need to use your x-ray vision to spot the Tank Team working on this quarter's featured project--they're working on the interior of a tank in Lancaster, South Carolina. Here's a peek at what interior tank work can be like. … [Read more...] about Tank Team Sightings: Lancaster, South Carolina
Interior Paint Coatings
Find out what can cause premature failure of the roof of your tank, and what you should keep in mind when you're choosing your tank's interior coating in this informative mini-seminar: … [Read more...] about Interior Paint Coatings
“Dessert First” and an Award at the NCRWA Conference
Southern Corrosion received NCRWA's 2015 Bud Pate Award. This award is given to an individual or company that demonstrates an outstanding concern for the rural water and/or wastewater industry, their customers, and their community. Did you eat "Dessert First" at Southern Corrosion's annual North Carolina Rural Water Association dinner? If not, contact us to find out how to do so next year! Lynne Skilton of Southern Corrosion golfing with Sheila Moore of West Carteret … [Read more...] about “Dessert First” and an Award at the NCRWA Conference
Georgia Rural Water Association Conference
Southern Corrosion's Brad McConnell discusses Engineered Tank Care with Jerry Moats of Baldwin County. Jason Phillips and Brad McConnell play a round of golf at the Georgia Rural Water Association conference. … [Read more...] about Georgia Rural Water Association Conference
Maryland Rural Water Association Conference
A good time was had by all at the Break the Ice party on the opening night of the MRWA Conference. Tank Team members Rich Skilton, Jim Skilton, Morgan Barnes, and Eric Barnes at our MRWA Conference booth. Visitors to our booth received 25th Anniversary MRWA Conference commemorative t-shirts. … [Read more...] about Maryland Rural Water Association Conference
Virginia Rural Water Association Conference
Golf with Danny Buchanan of the VRWA Board and Todd Kilduff of Goochland County Public Utilities Brett Woodruff, Elbert Basolis, Jim Dotson, Jim Skilton, and Lynne Skilton at the Southern Corrosion booth … [Read more...] about Virginia Rural Water Association Conference
Cell Antennas & Your Tank
Water tower cell antennas can generate extra revenue for your town or city. The tradeoff is that improperly installed antennas can cause significant damage to your tank. "Always have a cell antenna analysis done on your water tank before a new antenna is installed or an additional antenna is added," says Southern Corrosion's Jim Skilton. "Improperly installed antennas can create expensive water tank repairs, especially in a wind event. Once installation is complete, you also need to have the … [Read more...] about Cell Antennas & Your Tank
Win Free Hockey Tickets!
We love our water in all forms--which is why we're giving away free tickets to the March 10th and March 12th, 2015 Carolina Hurricanes ice hockey games! For your chance to win tickets: 1) Like our Facebook page. 2) Leave a comment on our Facebook page telling us who your favorite hockey team or player is. 3) Share our hockey tickets contest Facebook post to your wall. Winners will be randomly selected, and will receive four free tickets and a parking pass to either the March 10th … [Read more...] about Win Free Hockey Tickets!
Tank Team Sightings: Grandy, North Carolina
Despite the fact it isn't quite beach season yet, you'll find one of our Water Tank Maintenance Teams in the Outer Banks this month. Our mission: repainting the Grandy, North Carolina water tank. So if you find yourself in the area, stop by to see us! … [Read more...] about Tank Team Sightings: Grandy, North Carolina