How frequently should you inspect/have your vessel inspected?

To ensure the continued performance and well-being of your glass-lined steel equipment, regularly scheduled inspections should be conducted to examine the interior and exterior of the vessel as well as the associated components (e.g. agitators, baffles, etc.). Here are the recommended frequency of inspections for each different type of equipment:

Storage Tanks: 3 to 5 years

Vessels with agitators: Annually

Vessels without agitators: 1-2 years

Repaired equipment (Plugs <1 inch): After 1 month, 6 months, then annually

Repaired equipment (Plugs >1 inch): After 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, then annually

Equipment that undergoes service changes: After each service until history is established, then at normal frequency