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Two new vehicle wash installation projects booked in for this summer!

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Our  surface-mounted vehicle wash systems  grow more and more popular by the day. Allowing companies to clean down vehicles, machinery, and more, without having to install a permanent concrete containment pad. Our wash pads capture all the water into a drain and a surface mounted sump pump which can then be discharged to foul,  pumped to a water reclaim system or  partially treated via a  Morclean BlueBox/GreyBox . A previous wash pad installation Project 1  will see the installation of a 6x4 m reinforced wash pad, a 4m reinforced ramp, and an A/G 6000L interceptor at a pre-construction company located in Wakefield. Operating in construction, defence, rail, utilities, and transport, and offering a wide range of services including site investigation, surveying, training, and innovative technology solutions, this install will allow the company to clean down vehicles and equipment with ease. Project 2  will comprise of 3 x 6x4m wash pads, 6 ramps and...

Successful completion of Project Langar in photo form

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We take pride in everything we do, and our projects are a prime example of the precision we always strive to achieve. Take, for example, our recent wash bay installation in Nottinghamshire, where we relocated some of the client's original wash bay equipment from their previous installation, alongside the preparation, excavation, and concrete pour,  Completed last week, the project entailed the i nstallation of a GRP silt trap, a pump and interceptor complete with all ducting & pipework, levelling off the existing surface, and the construction of 20m X 10m concrete bay for the wash area, and all complete with two user posts and hose reels for jet washing. Photographed from start to finish, each stage has been meticulously undertaken  and we're thrilled with the results. To dig deeper into our various wash bay solutions, contact us on 01246 471147, or at  info@morclean.com , or simply visit our  website  today .  Still undecided? Take a look...

Fit for purpose at Project Langar

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Everything is coming along nicely, despite a few delays in getting hold of materials, at Project Langar. With the fitting of the jet wash, hose reels and pipework taking place today, alongside running and testing, I will be posting an overall update next week, when everything has been signed off and completed. in the meantime, if you'd like to know more about our vehicle and plant wash systems, visit our site at  www.morclean.com . or give us a call on 01246 471147, where one of our friendly and knowledgeable team will be able to answer any questions you may have. Posted by Michelle Reece ( Marketing Manager)  

Marketing Mucks in at Project Langar

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All was quiet on the social front yesterday, as I embarked on a s ite visit to take photos  of project delivery progress at our Langar project in Nottingham. It's the first time I've seen the excavation stage of a wash bay installation up close and personal, and it was a fascinatingly valuable experience. Health and Safety First Upon approaching Morclean's cordoned-off area, which is under full ownership and control of Morclean or it's subcontractors during works, a vivid blue Morclean H&S station sat at the entrance to the site, The H&S station comes  complete with a visitor and contractor signing-in record book, HSE law poster, first aid box, fire extinguisher, and an accident book, together with a fully stocked first aid kit, As an accredited Safe Contractor, Morclean is fully dedicated to ensuring that health & safety procedures are regularly upgraded and updated in line with legislation, and our H&S Station ticks all of the regulation boxes....

Why the Correct Treatment of Vehicle Wash Waste Water is So Important

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A Morclean 10m x 6m surfaced mounted wash pad, high screens, blue box interceptor, and ramps on order for installation at a Car Rental company based in Tunbridge Wells, to ensure that its vehicle wash water is collected and disposed of in line with the  EU Water Framework Directive.  Planned for an early February install, this blog post briefly explains w hy wastewater treatment is necessary for companies such as this, that regularly wash down vehicles on site: Why Treat Waste Water? Vehicle wash wastewater can contain phosphates, detergents, surfactants, oils, sediments, silts, copper, rubber, and other harmful metals. These pollutants can have a range of direct and indirect impacts, depending on the volume and frequency of discharge, the level of dilution, and whether it flows directly into a watercourse.  Some of the chemical products used in car washes are as follows: Shampoos and Foams - made from a mixture of surfactants Traffic Film Remover (TFR) - mad...

UK Vehicle Hire Company Places Order for a Morclean Surface Mounted Wash Pad

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With its award-winning service and modern and reliable fleet, Loughborough  vehicle hire company, Reflex Vehicle Hire,  was looking for a highly-efficient and affordable vehicle wash solution that collects and captures the dirty water. Providing  national coverage with its wide range of commercial cars, vans, and 4x4's, t his flexible vehicle hire company has recently placed an order for one of our  Morclean surface-mounted wash pads after discussing the business's needs and requirements with our team.  This innovative solution will capture all the water  into a drain and a surface-mounted sump pump  when cleaning down their vehicles, which can then be  discharged to foul, partially treated via a Morclean BlueBox/GreyBox/GreenBox, or pumped to a water reclaim system. Read all about our vehicle wash pad systems here, or ring us on 01246 471147, or email us at info@morclean.com , to discuss your needs.

7 Reasons Why You Should Buy Our Surface Mounted Vehicle Wash Pads

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If you’re already familiar with the valeting, vehicle washing, or the transport industry, you should also be aware that when these types of businesses produce large amounts of wastewater, which - by law - cannot go straight down a surface drain. The effluent has to be contained and possibly recycled or removed.   Morclean's Surface Mounted Wash Pads provide a holistic solution to all of your vehicle washing needs, and below are the 7 reasons why you should buy one of these incredible systems: Reason 1 Our Surface Mounted Vehicle Wash Pads are perfect for use in heavy duty environments for longer periods, or where there is a need to wash higher volumes of vehicles. Reason 2 The wash pad is a sealed bund, made from a mixture of welded plastics and fiberglass panels, creating a solid, impermeable, and dedicated liquid containment area for tough applications. Reason 3 Morclean wash pads satisfy the current legislation for the containment and disposal of wat...

Cost-Effective Above Ground Partial Water Treatment

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If you're looking for an above ground partial water treatment system that is cost-saving and convenient, our innovate and compact blue, grey or green box is the solution for you. These totally surface mounted systems can eliminate the need to excavate when installing interceptors and tanks and can be used in conjunction with the Morclean wash pad, where water is discharged to a mains foul drain. D esigned to treat the outflow from a wash bay or car wash, each box just requires a power supply to operate, and its simple connection consists of one inlet from the wash bay and one outlet to a mains foul drain. They are also semi-portable, meaning that they can be moved from site to site if the car wash relocates.  Want to know more? Watch our demo here , or visit our website for more information, and a whole host of other industrial cleaning solutions.

5 Reasons you NEED a Morclean Wash Pad...

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If you are familiar with the car washing business, you should already know that w hen a car washing or vehicle washing company produces wastewater in one way or another, by law, it has to be contained and possibly recycled or removed, it cannot go straight down a surface drain. The clever egg-heads at Morclean have come up with the perfect solution to this issue, in the form of the Morclean Wash Pad... And here are 5 reasons you absolutely NEED one. Morclean Wash Pad The Wash Pad is a sealed bund - Made from a mixture of welded plastics and fibreglass panels, making a solid, impermeable and dedicated liquid containment area for tough applications. It satisfies the current legislation for the containment and disposal of water from a wash bay - It captures all the water into a 50mm drain which can be discharged to foul, partially treated in a Morclean BlueBox or GreyBox  pumped to a water reclaim system . The Wash Pad is ideal for leasehold or sensitive sites such a...

Wash pad and interceptor combi goes to clothes recycling centre

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The latest wash pad and interceptor box dispatch  The latest wash pad and interceptor to be provided by Morclean has been to a company in Surrey that specialises in the recycling of used textiles, clothing and shoes. The organisation works with many UK local authorities, supermarkets, waste companies and clothing retailers to collect and recycle unwanted textiles. Every year in the UK approximately 2,000 tonnes of clothing and shoes are sent to landfill!  Requiring equipment to aid in the washing and maintenance of their vehicle fleet, Morclean provided a permanent wash pad complete with the semi-portable Blue Box interceptor system which recycles the effluent produced and contributes to the green ethos of the company.  The permanent surface mounted wash pad is a sealed bund made from a mixture of welded plastic and fibreglass panels, making a solid, impermeable and dedicated liquid containment area for tough applications. It is typically used in heavy ...