Eco Technical Services – FAQ Section

Frequently Asked Questions for the Eco Technical Services

Wash Bay Systems & Installation

How cost effective are your wash bays compared to permanent concrete wash systems?

Our above-ground modular wash bays can significantly reduce installation costs by avoiding major
excavation works, extensive drainage alterations and lengthy site disruption. They can also be
relocated or extended in the future, protecting your investment.

What are the cost savings compared to traditional concrete wash bays?

Savings can often be achieved through reduced groundworks, faster installation times, lower
disruption to operations and the ability to relocate or modify the system as site requirements change.

How quickly can your wash bays be installed?

Many of our above-ground wash bay systems can be installed and operational within a very short
timeframe compared to traditional concrete construction methods.

What sort of groundworks are required?

One of the major advantages of our above-ground wash bays is that groundworks can often be kept
to a minimum. In many cases the systems can be installed onto existing concrete yards or suitable
hardstanding surfaces.

Can your wash bays be installed inside existing buildings?

Yes. Our modular steel wash bay systems can often be installed internally within workshops, garages,
depots and industrial buildings where conventional wash bay construction may not be practical.

Can wash bays be installed in multi-storey buildings such as car parks and garages?

Yes. Above-ground modular wash bays can often be installed in locations where traditional concrete
wash bays would be difficult or impossible, including multi-storey buildings and suspended floor
structures, subject to structural assessment.

Can your wash bays be supplied without canopies or covers?

Yes. The wash bay systems can be supplied as open wash platforms or with optional covers and
canopies depending on operational requirements.

Can covers or canopies be fitted to the wash bay systems?

Yes. We can supply optional canopies, roof structures and enclosures to help improve operator
comfort and reduce rainwater contamination.

Can the wash bays be extended or modified in the future?

Yes. Our modular systems are designed to offer flexibility and can often be extended, modified or
upgraded as operational requirements change.

Can the wash bays be supplied as drive-through systems?

Yes. We can design both drive-through and static wash bay configurations depending on vehicle
movements and site layout.

Can automatic brush wash systems be integrated into your wash bays?

Yes. Many of our wash bays can be designed to accommodate automatic wash equipment and brush
wash systems.

Can your wash bays be relocated?

Yes. Unlike permanent concrete installations, many of our modular steel wash bays can be
dismantled and relocated if site requirements change.

Environmental & Water Recycling

Can you supply above-ground oil separators with your wash bay systems?

Yes. We can supply oil separators, silt management systems and water treatment equipment as part of a complete wash bay package.

Do your wash bays help businesses comply with environmental regulations?

Our systems are designed to help operators manage wash water responsibly and assist with
compliance requirements relating to contaminated wash water collection and discharge.

Can your systems help reduce water consumption?

Yes. We offer water recycling and reclaim systems designed to significantly reduce fresh water usage and improve operational efficiency.

Can wash water be recycled and reused?

Yes. We supply wash water recycling systems which can filter and recycle wash water for reuse
within suitable vehicle and equipment washing applications.

Can your systems connect to existing drainage systems?

Yes. Systems can often be integrated with existing site drainage and foul water infrastructure where suitable and permitted.

Can your systems be used where mains drainage is unavailable?

Yes. We can often provide alternative water collection and recycling solutions for sites where direct mains drainage connections are not available.

What happens to the collected silt and contaminants?

Wash water contaminants are separated and managed through settlement, filtration and treatment systems to allow responsible disposal and improved water quality management.

Vehicle & Equipment Applications

What is the ideal size for a car wash bay?

The ideal size depends on the type of vehicles being washed, traffic flow and site constraints. We can
design systems suitable for cars, vans, HGVs, plant equipment and specialist machinery.

Are your wash bays suitable for heavy plant and industrial equipment?

Yes. We design systems for a wide range of applications including commercial vehicles, plant
machinery, fleet washing and industrial equipment cleaning.

Can shipping containerised equipment be washed on your wash bays?

Yes. Our wash bay systems can be designed to accommodate containerised equipment and specialist
industrial washing applications.

What industries use your wash bay systems?

Our systems are used by vehicle fleets, hire companies, industrial operators, construction businesses,
transport operators, workshops and specialist equipment cleaning facilities.

Supply, Manufacturing & Support

Where are your wash bays manufactured?

Our modular steel wash bay systems are UK manufactured.

Where can you supply your wash bays?

We supply wash bay systems throughout the UK and can also support selected international projects.

How long have you been supplying wash bay and water recycling systems?

We have many years of experience supplying modular wash bay and water recycling systems for
commercial and industrial applications.

Do you offer servicing and technical support?

Yes. We can provide ongoing technical support, maintenance assistance and advice for wash water
recycling and treatment systems.

Why choose an above-ground modular wash bay instead of traditional construction?

Above-ground modular systems can offer faster installation, reduced disruption, lower civil
engineering costs, relocation flexibility and easier future expansion compared to traditional concrete
wash bays.