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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-05-2018, 07:13
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Posted By Scout 30
Re: Aluminium diesel tank with bronze elbo and copper pick up tube. Corrosion potenti

Good point! How about, if your aluminum tank will be exposed to saltwater be sure to install zincs. :whistling:
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-05-2018, 19:38
Replies: 34
Views: 6,185
Posted By Scout 30
Re: Aluminium diesel tank with bronze elbo and copper pick up tube. Corrosion potenti

If there's a chance that the tanks will come in contact with saltwater I would absolutely not use aluminum when replacing them.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-05-2018, 18:53
Replies: 34
Views: 6,185
Posted By Scout 30
Re: Aluminium diesel tank with bronze elbo and copper pick up tube. Corrosion potenti

I replaced them because one started leaking. For a boat built in '86 I think that's a pretty good lifespan. I considered polyethylene but I think aluminum is stronger. In addition polyethylene...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-05-2018, 09:58
Replies: 34
Views: 6,185
Posted By Scout 30
Re: Aluminium diesel tank with bronze elbo and copper pick up tube. Corrosion potenti

Wrong. Aluminum is by far the most common fuel tank material. I just replaced my 30 year old aluminum tanks with new aluminum tanks.
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