As pioneers in the secondary oil containment industry, we’re often tasked with developing substation maintenance and operations solutions for unusual or previously unheard of challenges, with which we’re always happy to assist. After all, many substations were constructed long before environmental regulations or awareness existed in regards to spill prevention measures, and updated standards […]
Posts in the Vault & Manhole Maintenance category:
Not Sure What to Use for Dewatering a Vault? We’re Here to Help!
There are a number of variables to consider when dewatering the dark, murky bowels of underground utility vaults and manholes. The most important factor is to comply with federal, state and local regulations when pumping the water. But finding the correct filtering device to uphold Best Management Practices for pumping vaults poses challenges of its […]
To Underground or Not To Underground: That Is the Question
Over the past few years, there’s been much talk in regards to undergrounding electrical utilities, especially following massive weather-related outages such as those caused by Superstorm Sandy or the Blizzard of 2015. Since most people these days are practically dependent on electrical devices, even hours without power can seem like a lifetime and usually trigger […]
The Explosive Effects of Severe Thunderstorms on Underground Utility Vaults / Networks
Everyone is familiar with the old adage “April showers bring May flowers,” but here’s one you probably haven’t heard: “April Showers brings lack of power.” Confused? We’ll explain.
Dan Parker’s Goals for Success in 2015
Last week, Dan Parker, President of C.I.Agent Solutions, made some time to share some of the lessons he learned throughout the course of 2014. This week, he’s offering some thoughts and predictions on the year to come, in part two of a two-part post series dissecting his thoughts and musings. 1. More activity that […]
Three Reasons Why Underground Utilities Need a Vault Sump Filter System for Christmas
Have you ever been in an underground utility vault? Chances are, probably not. Even though there are an estimated 5 million electrical utility vaults and manholes in the U.S. (approximately four manholes to every one vault), they’re not the most popular places. Dark, damp, often full of sludge and debris, or completely flooded, vaults and […]
The Mysteries of the Manhole Revealed
Manholes are everywhere – we drive over them on the roads, walk over them on our sidewalks, but most of us rarely notice them until they inconvenience us in some way. However, we should be aware of the estimated 22 MILLION manholes in the United States, because they play a vital part as the lifelines […]
C.I.Agent Solutions Launches New Blog
Do any of the following describe the secondary containment capabilities of your substation? Cracked concrete vaults. Murky pools of oil, sheen and debris. Silt, dirt and trash build-ups when pumping out water. All secondary containment is not created equal, and sometimes complying with regulations causes more headaches than anticipated. Never fear, that’s why C.I.Agent Solutions […]