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From: Norman Johnson (no email)
Date: Sun Oct 01 2006 - 12:03:56 EDT
Gene,
Reconsider plastic.
You can get PVC sheet stock and weld it together with what looks like PVC TIG rod and a heat-gun type device.
Google it.
Norm
S/V Bandersnatch
Lying 30 07.7N 081 39.6W
Julington Creek Estuary FL
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Sent: 9/30/2006 11:32:17 PM
Subject: lv-ab: Holding tank material
I need to build a new holding tank. Ideally, I'd use a plastic one. it's a custom shape, though, so that isn't an option. So, the question is, what material should it be?
Aluminum isn't even remotely an option. The original aluminum ones didn't last but a few years. The aluminum replacement I made didn't last much longer. Fiberglass isn't a good option, as I lined the replacement with fiberglass and it didn't hold up well.
So, is stainless a good choice? I have no experience to rely on, but I doubt it. How about monel? (Did I spell that right?) Is Monel something I can weld with my TIG? Never worked with it.
Other suggestions?
Gene Gruender
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