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WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE SOAKTANK RENTAL?
The rental on all the tanks includes; supplying and installing the
tank, training & retraining of staff on the use of the tank,
draining, cleaning, refilling and adding the D-CARB on a monthly
basis, all maintenance and repairs
due to normal
wear and tear. There will be charges if the tank is damaged due to
customer negligence.
WHAT IS THE DETERGENT USED IN THE SOAKTANK?
It is a mixture of D-CARB,
a proprietary mix of 13 chemicals to aid
decarbonising, and water.
IS D-CARB POWDER OR THE DETERGENT CAUSTIC?
No, D-CARB is pH balanced and at 10.7 is safe for staff to use.
WILL THE
SOAKTANK HELP IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MY HACCP SYSTEM OR OTHER
CONTROL PROGRAMMES?
The Soaktank has a significant role to play in controlling the
hazards faced by commercial kitchens, primarily by reducing the
contamination and cross contamination of foodstuffs.
WHAT CAN I
CLEAN IN THE SOAKTANK?
The Soaktank
will clean filters, roasting tins, cooker tops, gas rings, pots,
pans, griller tops, bread pans, baking trays and serving dishes. In
fact you can clean the majority of equipment used by kitchens and
bakeries.
It is not recommended to put silver, silver plate, tin plate,
enamel-coated pots, Teflon and silicon coated pans, wood or thin
plastic items into the Soaktank.
CAN I PUT ALUMINIUM IN THE SOAKTANK?
Yes, D_CARB is tested non-corrosive to aluminium.
NORMALLY
STRONG CHEMICALS ARE REQUIRED TO REMOVE BLACK CARBON AND CLEAN
FILTERS?
Soaktank will effectively clean all types of kitchen equipment, and
the liquid used is non-toxic, non-caustic, food safe and user
friendly.
WILL THE DETERGENT KILL BACTERIA?
As the Soaktank system runs at over 75°C all harmful bacteria will
die in the D-CARB solution, so all items removed from the
Soaktank will be sanitised and clean.
IS THE SOLUTION SAFE TO DISPOSE OF IN THE DRAIN OR THE SINK?
Yes, there are no harmful chemicals only broken down organic
material in the detergent.
DOES THE USE OF THE TANK HAVE COSHH IMPLICATIONS FOR THE USER?
The use of most detergents has COSHH implications and a MSDS and
Risk Assessment will be provided as required.
WHAT SAFETY
WEAR SHOULD BE USED?
We always recommend using heat resistant rubber gloves, safety
goggles and an apron when loading or unloading the tank with
utensils.
WILL THE
SOAKTANK FIT INTO MY KITCHEN?
Soaktank manufacture a range of tanks to suit all requirements. The
smaller tanks are designed to fit under work surfaces. Tanks can
also be custom built.
HOW LONG MUST ITEMS REMAIN IN THE SOAKTANK?
This depends on the item but generally between 20 minutes and 24
hours. Items should not be left in the tank longer than 24 hours as
they must be removed, thoroughly washed and rinsed and put back in
the Soaktank if required.
WHAT IF A
UTENSIL DOESN'T CLEAN AFTER AN OVERNIGHT SOAK?
Some items may not clean fully after 12 hours. Remove them from the
system, rinse them off and rub off any loose carbon and put them
back in for another 12 hours if necessary. Remember that once they
are clean to keep them in this condition will only require short
soak periods in the future.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD ITEMS BE CLEANED IN THE SOAKTANK?
This will vary depending upon the usage of the utensils and
equipment. The amount of fat, grease and carbon build up will also
dictate how often things are cleaned in the Spectank. It is
recommended that a schedule be drawn up to ensure that the utensils
and equipment get cleaned on a regular basis. The Soaktank system
should be in constant use.
IS IT
NECESSARY TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT DAILY?
Not necessarily. But with the Soaktank working 24 hours a day, every
day it is wise to make use of it. Your equipment will be cleaner,
meaning better hygiene, reduced risks of fire and other hazards and
you will be saving money.
WILL D-CARB DAMAGE SILICON OR TEFLON COATINGS?
Items left in the Soaktank longer than 24 hours and cleaned too
often will over time lose their coating. Items already damaged and
then placed in the Soaktank will cause the
solution
to “lift” coatings away from the metal surface.
WHAT IS THE
RESIDUE THAT SOMETIMES STAYS ON THE EQUIPMENT?
In certain areas with very hard water, the liquid can react with the
calcium in the water, and leave a residue on the equipment being
cleaned. This residue is harmless but it should be wiped off before
you soak the equipment and make it ready for use.
WHAT HAPPENS
IF FOOD GETS INTO THE SOAKTANK?
Your unit will start to smell and you could damage the equipment.
CAN I STILL
USE THE SOLUTION AFTER IT’S COOLED DOWN AND BEEN REHEATED?
Yes. Even though you can't add
D-CARB powder to
cold water as it won't
dissolve, once it is in suspension it will remain there. Care should
be taken however not to allow the liquid to cool down as to reheat
it to the operating temperature will take time.
SHOULD THE
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY BE DISCONNECTED UNDER NORMAL USE?
No. Even at times when you have nothing in soak, you should keep the
power switched on. To reheat the solution to operating temperature
will cost considerably more in electricity than maintaining the
temperature.
HOW OFTEN DO SOAKTANK CHANGE THE SOLUTION?
The solution in the tank including the D-CARB powder will last for a
month at a time. Only the surface needs to be “skimmed” every few
days to remove surface fats and oils, and it may need topping up
with clean water.
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE SOAKTANK BREAKS DOWN?
Contact the nearest service agent for your area and they will attend
to the problem as soon as possible. |