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Joe K · 09-17-2014, 05:13 PM

Gosh - don't EVER throw out a tank because of pinholes.

Yes it may be pretty far gone for recovery today - but someone in the future may find a way to fix it: blow a bladder into it, cover over the holes with duct tape and slosh coat (I've done this with a Briggs & Stratton tank) or even laborously cover each hole with solder and an applewood paddle (old fashioned body work.)

I have a couple of tanks put up in the barn. One with rust out at the "low point" I consider my next tank for recovery.

Nice thing about a low point rust out is you have no qualms about opening it up and checking out the inside - maybe even set up an electrolytic bath in there to convert rust and then recoat.

Many possibilities...

Joe K

09-17-2014, 05:13 PM	#9
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,188	Re: about time to try. Gosh - don't EVER throw out a tank because of pinholes. Yes it may be pretty far gone for recovery today - but someone in the future may find a way to fix it: blow a bladder into it, cover over the holes with duct tape and slosh coat (I've done this with a Briggs & Stratton tank) or even laborously cover each hole with solder and an applewood paddle (old fashioned body work.) I have a couple of tanks put up in the barn. One with rust out at the "low point" I consider my next tank for recovery. Nice thing about a low point rust out is you have no qualms about opening it up and checking out the inside - maybe even set up an electrolytic bath in there to convert rust and then recoat. Many possibilities... Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.