Why a break tank is a nice added value when installing a pressure boosting system
- Tuesday 14 January 2025
- By: BOONS FIS
- Category: Foaming and disinfection installations
Hygiene and safety are a priority in almost all industries. Quality managers constantly strive for systems that are not only reliable but also meet the strictest standards. When designing a cleaning system, choosing a break tank is an element that is often overlooked, but can be crucial to achieve both technical and legal benefits.
What is a break tank?
A break tank, also known as an interruption tank, is a water tank that ensures a physical separation between the mains water supply and the cleaning system. This separation prevents polluted water, for example from the system, from flowing back into the public water network. This is an absolute requirement in many regions where drinking water legislation is strictly enforced.
Safety as a priority
The primary function of a break tank is to ensure water safety. In a production environment where chemical cleaning agents and dirty water are in circulation, backflow may occur under certain circumstances. This can lead to contamination of the drinking water network. A break tank provides a barrier against these risks, contributing directly to compliance with HACCP guidelines and local legislation.
Technical benefits
In addition to the hygienic advantages, a break tank also provides a buffer function for the cleaning system. In situations where mains water flow or pressure fluctuates, the break tank ensures that the pressure boosting system always has a constant water supply. This prevents downtime or reduced cleaning system performance, which is essential to ensure efficient and consistent cleaning.
In addition, the break tank helps to prevent peak loads on the water network. By storing water and using it in a controlled manner, overloading the mains network during intensive cleaning processes is avoided.
Cost-benefit analysis
Although the installation of a break tank requires an initial investment, it can be cost-saving in the long run. Production downtime due to pressure problems or fines due to non-compliance with drinking water standards can be significantly more expensive. In addition, the improved efficiency and reliability of the cleaning system is a direct gain for day-to-day operations.
BOONS FIS stainless steel water tanks: quality and reliability
For a quality manager striving for optimum hygiene and a safe, efficient production environment, a break tank is a valuable addition to a pressure boosting system. It not only provides peace of mind through compliance with legislation, but also contributes to the stable and sustainable operation of the cleaning system.
Choosing a break tank is therefor an investment in quality and reliability, matching the high demands of the food industry. At BOONS FIS, we understand that a break tank should not only be functional, but also durable and reliable. That is why we offer water tanks of 200, 400, 800 and 1600 litres (or larger), made entirely of high-quality stainless steel. These tanks are equipped with an automatic filling system in which a filling valve and level sensor work perfectly together to fill the tank efficiently.
For added safety, the tanks have built-in temperature and dry-running protection, preventing breakdowns and overheating. Moreover, the water tanks are equipped with a legal overflow with collection tray, which not only provides additional security but also allows visual inspection. Our water tanks are Belgaqua-certified and meet the EN1717 and EN13077 standards, a guarantee of compliance with the strictest European and national regulations.
Thanks to these features, BOONS FIS water tanks are a solid choice for quality managers looking for a sustainable and safe solution for their pressure booster systems. Would you like to have more information from our experts? Contact us at sales@boonsfis.com.
