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scottw

05-04-2013 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by c_deezy (Post 3916815)

Where was the leak? What was the root cause?

Leak was on the bottom where it meets the side. Tank was built in 1990 with the old standards. Only .090 aluminum. I've read that aluminum tanks have a life expectency of 15-20 years so it was due. New tank is .125 and is epoxy coated.

scottw

05-04-2013 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by state1310 (Post 3918581)

starting this exact same project this weekend in my tantrum . makes me feel better to see someone else not afraid to do this themselves .

I hear you. I was pretty nervous about this project myself. Got a lot of good advice from some good friends. Project has gone pretty smooth so far.

dx787

05-05-2013 12:20 AM

What did the new tank run, replacing my 100 gallon soon and looking for a ballpark. I like the epoxy coating

scottw

05-05-2013 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by dx787 (Post 3919170)

What did the new tank run, replacing my 100 gallon soon and looking for a ballpark. I like the epoxy coating

My tank is a 55 gallon tank and came with fill, vent, 1/2" pick up tube, fuel gauge sending unit, ground lug and epoxy coating for $750.00.

dereknkathy

05-05-2013 11:38 AM

100 gal will run about 1k.

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