Questioning Our Assumptions about Primers in Immersion and Their Place in the Water Industry

Abstract Here we examine a brief history of the engineering of water tank corrosion protection and lining systems. The author also presents a technical review of the two most commonly specified primer types in the modern potable water tank building industry. Engineering, application, and cost considerations are examined in detail. The author seeks to inform the reader with an in-depth holistic approach to immersion primer selection.