I keep seeing reference in Specifications that contractors can substitute the peppermint test in lieu of the smoke test on plumbing systems.
No one seems to know exactly what the peppermint test is. Does anyone have an idea?
The following procedures for coating the outside of two CS tanks were recommended by a NACE certified paint specialist on a project:
1. Tanks shop primed at the factory for shipping.
2. Tanks will be sand blasted / blast cleaned to NACE 1 / SSPC 5 (2 mils)
3. Tanks will be metalized with...
I am replacing two existing potable water steel tanks supported on reinforced concrete saddles with two new tanks (same size, same diameter, just about the same everything) due to the age of the tanks and suspected deterioration around the saddles.
The saddles are in good condition and may...
I have to project to either replace or repair two water storage tanks: (1) a 25,000 gallon tank used to store post-filtered and pre-chlorinated water and (2) a 5,000 gallon tank post-chlorination hydro-pneumatic tank for distribution into a potable water system.
The tanks, believed to have...
Is there anything to contradict cutting a 1/2"-3/4" hole through a section of ASCE rail at 8'-0" centers for the length of the rail.
I believe the rails are ASCE 30 rails.
The intent is to provide drainage across a set of door rails and allow the water to move from one track to another and...
During a site walkdown for repairs to an existing helicopter hangar which includes the repair/replacement of the existing insulation, the following questions were asked:
1. Is the insulation is required?
2. And if not, should it be removed?
The hangar doors are open most of the time due to...
