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fix tank vs fixed tank

The phrases 'fix tank' and 'fixed tank' are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes. 'Fix tank' implies an action to repair or mend a tank, while 'fixed tank' describes a tank that has already been repaired or mended.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 523 views

fix tank

This phrase is correct if it is used to indicate the action of repairing or mending a tank.

Use 'fix tank' when referring to the process of repairing or mending a tank.

Examples:

I need to fix the tank before we can use it again.

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You called your sponsor here to fix a fish tank?
The tank's broken and they're trying to fix it.
Some pretty serious burns, but nothing a night in a bacta tank won't fix.
Tank. Can you fix the stern tube?

Alternatives:

repair the tank
mend the tank

fixed tank

This phrase is correct when describing a tank that has already been repaired or mended.

Use 'fixed tank' to indicate that the tank has been repaired or mended.

Examples:

The fixed tank is now ready for use.

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A single installation shall not be used to serve accommodation areas separated by a hold or a fixed tank.
fixed tank: a tank joined to the vessel, the walls of the tank consisting either of the hull itself or of a casing separate from the hull;
A barge not self-propelled intended for the transport of liquids or gases in fixed tanks.
Movement of nominally empty fixed tanks not intended as transport equipment (N2).
Comments: Movement of such fixed tanks is not carriage of dangerous goods in the normal sense, and ADR provisions cannot in practice be applied.
Content of the national legislation: Transitional provision: Fixed tanks (tank-vehicles), removable tanks and tank containers first registered in Greece between 1 January 1985 and 31 December 2001 may be used until 31 December 2010.
Subject: Derogation from the safety requirements for fixed tanks (tank vehicles), registered before 31 December 2001, for the local transport or small quantities of some categories of dangerous goods.
motor tanker: a vessel intended for the carriage of goods in fixed tanks and built to navigate independently under its own motive power;
3. The storage of live edible crabs in fixed tanks or cages supplied with sea or salt water and approved for the purpose by Member States shall qualify as preservation for payment of the carry-over aid.
"- manufacturer's maximum recommended load derived from section 3.6 excluding the weight of the contents of the fixed tanks when full";
Empty fixed tank-wagons, demountable tanks, battery-wagons, tank-containers, tank swap bodies and MEGCs, uncleaned, may also be carried after the expiry of the periods established in 6.8.2.4.2 and 6.8.2.4.3 for undergoing the inspection.
(Requirements for the construction, equipment, inspections and tests of fixed tanks (tank-vehicles), demountable tanks being in circulation, for some categories of dangerous goods.)
tank barge: a vessel intended for the carriage of goods in fixed tanks and built to be towed, either having no motive power of its own or having only sufficient motive power to perform restricted manoeuvres;
Subject: Transport of fixed LPG storage tanks (18).
I'm in charge, and I will get these tanks fixed.
uncleaned empty fixed pressure tanks which are carried on condition that they are hermetically closed; and
3 a fixed storage tank having sufficient capacity to recharge at least one power actuating system including the reservoir, where the main steering gear is required to be power-operated.
For two minutes, the tank, fixed as on the vehicle, shall be exposed to flame.
Content of the national legislation: The transport of fixed LPG storage tanks is subject to specific rules.
The method whereby the tank is fixed in the fixture shall correspond to the relevant specifications for its installation.

Alternatives:

repaired tank
mended tank

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