The Importance of Overflow Screens for Water Tanks

Rodents and insects are not just a health hazard if they get into water tanks. Rats can gnaw away at pipes, causing damage that can lead to costly water leaks as well as contamination. It is worth noting that rodent damage is not normally covered by general insurance. Protecting water sources and the infrastructure of buildings is easy with high quality, low cost overflow screens from Water Industry Products Ltd.

Its revered overflow screens provide robust protection from rats, mice, squirrels and voles – all of which carry diseases and worms. Water Industry Products Limited manufactures and supplies overflow screens to keep rodents and insects out of water storage tanks and associated pipework. The company’s huge range of products is designed to safeguard commercial Water Tank Overflow Screen, sprinkler tanks, service reservoirs and rainwater harvesting tanks.a

The law requires building owners to take measures to protect stored water from contamination. If you haven’t checked pipework in a while, make sure you don’t neglect this potentially serious source of health and damage problems.

Huge range of rodent and insect overflow screens

With rodent and insect overflow screens made to all fit pipes - fromas small as 1 inch right up to 22 inches– Water Industry Products Limited is your one-stop shop for quality products that providepeace of mind. Supplied with connectors, the overflow screens benefit from tough, stainless steel mesh. Each ABS or PVC unit features highly durable, low maintenance 57 micron mesh for added security.

All rodent and insect overflow screens over 6 inches are made to order. WIP turns around even bespoke requirements with three working days. Its huge range includes inline overflow screens, end of line overflow screens and a comprehensive range of overflow screen accessories.

​Inline overflow screen range

If you are looking for inline protection, Water Industry Products Limited stocks everything you need to keep pests at bay. Its market-leading range of overflow screen fittings includes male and female BSP threads, universal flexseal connectors, full face flanges and ABS stubs.  If you are concerned about ongoing maintenance, ask about unions. They will help make the task easier.

WIP says: “The stainless steel mesh in our inline overflow rodent screens is twice the area of the unit’s internal pipe bore. This is deliberate, because it guarantees no restriction of flow. We stock inline insect and rodent overflow screens in sizes from 1 inch to six inches. If you require a larger screen, we can manufacture bespoke units up to 22 inches.”

Products in the range include:

·         Inline Overflow Rodent Screen Universal Connector

·         Inline Overflow Rodent Screen Compression Fitting

·         Inline Overflow Rodent Screen Female BSP Thread

·         Inline Overflow Inline Overflow Rodent Screen

·         Male BSP Thread Rodent Screen Full Face and Stub Flange

End of line overflow screens and accessories

WIP recommends its end of line overflow screens for hard to access pipework. These rodent screens can be applied internally or externally and are commonly used to protect service reservoirs and commercial storage tanks. They are especially useful if you are planning to carry out refurbishment or repair work. All end of line overflow screens are installed with a universal flexseal connector. Supplied with the screen unit, they are compatible with pipework made from ABS, PVC, steel and copper. Order in sizes from 1  to 22 inches.

Products in the insect and rodent overflow screen accessories range can be viewed online, together with inline and end of line units. Water Industry Products Limited offers trade accounts, full price lists and free technical advice.

For fast UK delivery of industry-leading  insect and rodent overflow screens, visit www.overflowscreens.com