Whether it’s the off-season at a sports stadium, a school holiday closure, or an office block waiting for new tenants, low occupancy periods present a serious challenge for building managers: water stagnation.
When cold water storage tanks sit idle, the risk of Legionella, compliance breaches, and water quality issues rises significantly. Fortunately, with smart technology like Keraflo’s Tanktronic and Cistermiser’s LinkThru TMU, you’re fully equipped to stay ahead, no matter the season or circumstance.
When Are Tanks at Risk?
It’s not just summer you need to think about. Water stagnation and heat buildup can occur in all sorts of common scenarios:
- Football stadiums or event venues during off-seasons or between fixtures
- Educational campuses during school breaks and university holidays
- Commercial buildings with unoccupied office floors or newly built shells
- Healthcare spaces undergoing phased renovations or closures
- Residential developments awaiting occupation
- Construction sites during periods of delay or low water use
Even a few weeks of disuse can cause problems in water systems, but that’s where modern monitoring solutions come in.
Smarter Tank Control with Keraflo’s Tanktronic
The Keraflo Tanktronic system is a clever piece of kit designed to give you complete control over your cold-water storage tanks.
With Tanktronic, you can:
✅ Monitor water levels and temperatures 24/7
✅ Program custom fill/dump cycles to maintain safe tank turnover
✅ Receive instant alerts for high/low levels or heat thresholds
✅ Prevent stagnation during shutdowns or lulls in demand
✅ Integrate with Building Management Systems for total site visibility
Tanktronic can even automatically dump overheated water and refill with cooler supply, helping maintain a safe system temperature during dormant periods. Plus, it allows bespoke scheduling, so you can match tank performance with your actual building usage patterns, not guesswork.
View Tanktronic Datasheet: Keraflo-NEW-Servo-Ceramic-Valve-Leaflet.pdf
Watch the Installation Video: Installing the Tanktronic Servo Ceramic Valve SCV
See the Servo Ceramic Valve Info: Keraflo-NEW-Servo-Ceramic-Valve-Leaflet.pdf
Keep the Whole System in Check with LinkThru TMU
While Tanktronic safeguards the tank, Cistermiser’s LinkThru TMU (Tank Monitoring Unit) keeps your entire water system on track.
This smart enabled unit logs and monitors temperatures across pipework and outlets, making it a powerful tool for:
✔️ Remote water temperature monitoring
✔️ Legionella compliance with HSG274 and HTM 04-01
✔️ Instant alerts when temperatures drift out of safe range
✔️ Automated logging and reporting for audit-ready records
✔️ Easy integration with existing buildings or new installations
It’s perfect for facilities managers looking to remove manual checks, stay compliant, and maintain water safety even in partially used or unoccupied areas.
Combine & Conquer: Smart Water Safety, All Year Round
By pairing Keraflo Tanktronic with Cistermiser LinkThru TMU, you create a comprehensive, always-on solution that protects your water systems during any period of reduced usage.
No more tank guesswork. No more compliance panic. Just peace of mind, smart alerts, and healthy water. Even when no one’s around.
Let’s Talk Water Safety
Whether you manage a single building or a multi-site estate, we can help tailor a solution that fits your needs.
Contact the Hurlstone Associates team today for advice, demos, or to book a CPD session on water monitoring and compliance strategies.
Let’s keep your water moving: safely, smartly, and with confidence, all year round.