TABS
TABS: Solid Chemistry Water Treatment Tablets
Highly Active Water Treatment Chemistry That Fits in the Palm of Your Hand
AP Tech’s TABS are highly concentrated, solid chemistry water treatment formulations manufactured in convenient tablet form. Designed for both standalone solid chemistry programs and as a high-efficiency boost for existing liquid water treatment programs, TABS provide a safer, eco-friendly, and cost-effective alternative to traditional liquid chemicals.
How do solid chemistry TABS improve water treatment safety and reduce costs?
Water treatment TABS eliminate the safety hazards, heavy lifting, and spill risks associated with shipping and handling bulk liquid chemicals.
Reduced Shipping & Storage Costs: Lightweight pails or boxes replace bulky plastic drums, saving mechanical room space and cutting freight costs.
Rapid Dissolution: TABS dissolve quickly in water, making them ideal for rapid chemical introduction during system start-ups or maintenance.
Eco-Friendly Disposal: Minimal, recyclable packaging eliminates expensive chemical drum disposal fees.
When should you use solid chemistry TABS in a water treatment system?
TABS provide precise, rapid chemical dosing and are recommended for:
Initial water treatment system dosing prior to start-up.
System recovery after a loss of chemical administration.
Rapid re-dosing after a large volume of make-up water is added.
Precise system sizing and volume calculations.
Routine preventative maintenance and corrosion protection.
Technical Specifications: Product Applications & Feed Rates
Use this reference guide to select the correct solid chemistry tablet for your boiler, closed-loop, or cooling tower application, and visit SolidGuide for all TAB product details, including Product Bulletins and Safety Data Sheets.
| Product Name | Application Type | Primary Function | Standard Feed Rate | Active Ingredients & Control Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BOIL-TAB | Boiler Cleaner | Pre-treatment cleaning for new or re-piped boilers. | 5 TABS per 50 gallons of system water | Caustic, soda ash, borax, phosphate (Control: N/A) |
L1-C-TAB | Closed Loop Inhibitor | Corrosion inhibitor for hot and chilled closed water systems. | 1 TAB per 1,000 gallons of system water | Doses 34.4 ppm Nitrite; Contains Borax, Azole, Polymer (Control: Nitrite) |
CMO-C-TAB | Closed Loop Inhibitor | Proprietary molybdate corrosion inhibitor for hot and chilled closed loops. | 1 Tablet per 1,000 gallons of system water | Doses 5.1 ppm Molybdate; Contains Borax, Azole (Control: Molybdenum) |
L6-C-TAB | Closed Loop Cleaner | Pre-commission cleaning for new or re-piped closed loop systems. | 5 TABS per 50 gallons of water volume | Caustic, soda ash, borax, phosphate (Control: N/A) |
PTSA-TAB | Specialty / System Sizing | PTSA tracing tablet to accurately determine total system volume. | 1 TAB per 1,000 gallons of system water | Increases PTSA by 100 ppb (Control: N/A) |
YMP-TAB | Yellow Metal Inhibitor | Specialized yellow metal corrosion protection for cooling towers and closed loops. | 1 TAB per 1,000 gallons of system water. | Doses 1 ppm of TTA; Contains Tolytriazole (Control: TTA) |
Frequently Asked Questions About AP Tech Water Treatment TABS
How quickly do TABS dissolve?
AP Tech TABS are engineered for rapid dissolution upon contact with water flow. This allows the active corrosion inhibitors, scale preventatives, or system cleaners to integrate into the water treatment system immediately, eliminating the need for manual liquid chemical mixing or aging tanks.
Is there an adaptation for current solid dissolvers to utilize TABS?
No adaptation is required because TABS are designed for direct manual addition to specific water systems. They are typically dropped directly into bypass feeders, shot feeders, or open sumps and loops, rather than being fed continuously through standard solid chemistry block dissolvers.
Is there a higher dosage per tablet option available?
AP Tech standardizes its tablet weights to ensure precise volumetric dosing (such as 1 tablet per 1,000 gallons for specific inhibitors). For systems requiring massive chemical volumes, pairing TABS with AP Tech’s continuous-feed solid chemistry blocks or specialized dispenser systems is recommended.
What is the shelf life and proper storage condition for solid chemistry TABS?
When stored in a cool, dry place in their original airtight pails or boxes, solid chemistry TABS have an excellent shelf life that often exceeds traditional liquid chemicals. Because they contain no water, they are not subject to freezing, separation, or chemical degradation caused by extreme temperature fluctuations.
How do TABS help water treatment programs achieve sustainability goals?
TABS dramatically reduce carbon footprints by eliminating the heavy water weight associated with shipping liquid chemicals. Additionally, because they are packaged in lightweight, recyclable pails or cardboard boxes, they eliminate 100% of the plastic drum waste and expensive triple-rinsing disposal mandates required by traditional liquid water treatment.