Industrial tank cleaning for firefighting systems
For firefighting tanks
Why regular industrial tank cleaning is a legal obligation
Firefighting tank cleaning, maintenance, and efficiency checks are governed by specific fire prevention regulations. These requirements exist for a clear reason: firefighting reservoirs must be operational at all times, ready to respond to any emergency without delay.
Regular industrial tank maintenance is not optional — it is a compliance obligation that covers water quality, tank capacity, and the performance of all associated equipment. Neglecting it can result in regulatory penalties, insurance complications, and — most critically — a system that fails to perform when it matters most.
Industrial tank cleaning without draining: why it matters
Firefighting reservoirs cannot simply be taken out of service for cleaning. Draining a fire water tank creates an immediate safety gap — the building or facility it protects is left without adequate fire coverage for the entire duration of the operation.
Beyond the safety risk, draining a large industrial storage tank means wasting significant volumes of water, triggering a lengthy refill and water quality verification process, and — in many industrial contexts — halting production activities entirely. During the shutdown, a fire watch must be maintained on site, adding both cost and operational complexity.
For industries that operate continuously, these consequences are unacceptable. The downtime alone can result in substantial economic losses, while the mandatory fire department presence during the tank outage adds further cost and coordination burden.
Safe industrial tank cleaning services: no downtime, no water waste
Tarua ® developed by IDEE E PRODOTTI, solves the core problem of industrial tank cleaning for firefighting systems: how to maintain full compliance and optimal water quality without ever taking the tank offline.
Our approach eliminates the need for human entry into confined, potentially hazardous environments. By combining the Tarua ® self-priming electric pump with an underwater robot — a remotely operated device for tank bottom access — the entire cleaning operation is carried out safely and efficiently, without operator exposure to confined space risks.
The no-drain method also preserves water and eliminates the environmental impact associated with traditional tank cleaning procedures. The result is a service that keeps fire protection systems in peak condition while allowing industrial facilities to maintain uninterrupted production.
advantages
no plant shutdown
no water is wasted
Complete management from inspection to cleaning
cutting-edge technology
How Tarua ® handles industrial tank cleaning for fire water systems
The Tarua ® industrial tank cleaning solution operates on a no-stop principle: the tank stays full, the fire protection system stays active, and sediment is removed without interrupting normal operations.
At the core of the system is the Tarua ® self-priming electric pump, designed to handle high-viscosity materials and solid particles with exceptional suction capacity. Working in combination with a remotely operated underwater robot, the pump’s suction unit is guided to the bottom of the tank — even in underground or structurally complex installations where manual access is impossible.
The underwater robot navigates autonomously within the tank, reaching areas that no manual cleaning method could address effectively. This is particularly valuable for deep tanks or reservoirs with restricted access points, which are common in industrial firefighting infrastructure.
The combined system removes sediment, biological buildup, and particulate matter efficiently, restoring pump and nozzle performance without disturbing the water volume or the integrity of the fire suppression system.
Tarua ® pump applications for firefighting tanks
buried fire ponds
- Sucks from the bottom even deep, without emptying the tank
- Thanks to the APNEO ™ underwater robot, the angler also reaches areas not accessible manually
- No human access, no risk in confined spaces
pools with limited access
- It is wheeled, compact and electric: it can be placed in tight spaces
- No combustion engine: zero emissions, maximum safety indoors
- The angler is controlled by staff from the poolside and reaches everywhere
tanks on roofs or roofing
- Stay on the ground floor: only the pipe goes up to the tank
- No need to move heavy pumps at height
- Perfect for industrial facilities, hospitals, shopping malls
post-inspection interventions
- Quickly intervenes for functional restoration
- Avoids drains and expensive post-surgery reactivation tests
- Ensures compliance without stopping production activities
preventive and scheduled maintenance
Routine cleaning avoids emergencies and ensures continuity of service. What TARUA ® does:
- Makes tub cleaning a simple and safe routine
- Allows scheduling of interventions on periodic basis
- Reduces costs compared to extraordinary interventions
- Regular industrial tank cleaning and scheduled maintenance
emergencies in sensitive environments
No combustion pumps can be used in food, sanitary or chemical areas. What TARUA ® does:
- It is 100% electric, so it is safe in sensitive environments
- Emission-free
- Ideal for food processing industries, hospitals, laboratories, pharmaceutical and chemical facilities
