Replace Now or Run to Failure

Compare the cost of replacing an ageing chemical tank on your own schedule with the cost if it fails in service, using your own figures.

Your tank and your costs

Every figure is yours. Leave a cost blank if it doesn't apply.

Chemical stored

Tank volume (kL)

Age of the tank (years)

Replacement tank, supplied and installed (A$)From your quote or budget

Removal and disposal of the old tank (A$)Applies in both cases

Cost per hour while the tank is out of service (A$)For example lost output, hired temporary storage, extra deliveries or staff time

Time out of service for a planned changeover (hours)

Time out of service after a failure (hours)Until a replacement is in service

Emergency premium (%)Rush build, freight, crane at short notice

Spill clean-up and neutralisation (A$)

Chemical lost (kL)

Value of the chemical (A$ per kL)

Other costs of a failure (A$)Reporting, penalties, temporary storage or hire

Fill in your costs and the comparison shows here. You can then download it as a PDF or send it to us for a quote.

Eight questions about what you store and where it goes, and the tank type that fits.

Check the resin makers' ratings for your chemical, concentration and temperature, and get a spec to send us.