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Old 21-12-2024, 10:59   #16
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Re: Noflex/sodium percarbonate bad for steel tanks?

No one can really answer your questions. There are too many unknowns. Nitrates up to a certain level can inhibit corrosion in steel but above a certain level can increase corrosion of steel. In addition to SRB's (sulphur reducing bacteria) there are also nitrogen reducing bacteria. Not likely a major concern in your case, but it's hard to give a definitive answer.

We also don't know what your holding tank is made from other than 8 mm steel, no info on specific alloy, or potential coating systems applied.

From your description so far, a best guess is your smell is coming through your connecting hoses given their age. But it could be a vent problem. If the tank is not leaking, it's not coming from the tank.

An expression that comes to mind "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"...

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