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Originally Posted by Destroyer
Good questions. My answers would be
1) I don't think so
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2) I don't think so.
If you just foam the bottom of the tank and maybe a quarter to a half up the sides that shouldn't collapse the tank at all. And since the top and the sides would be free of foam any expansion should be able to happen without a problem.
Remember the original question was what was the best way to mount the tank. Foaming is ideal, since the expanding foam locks the tank in place. The problem with foam has always been if you need to remove a foamed in place tank it's a real bear. But by wraping the tank in a plastic film, you solve that problem. The foam adhears to the plastic film, not the tank, so removing the tank is as easy as simply cutting the film and lifting the tank out.
Understand this is just my opinion, but really, I cannot see any downside to it. Can anyone else see any problems? I see this as one of those "so simple it's a wonder why no one thought of it before" type of problems.
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Other than the foam melting the plastic, But you can use other types of plastic, PVC, Vinyl, etc. Or maybe that it might hold more moisture against the tank. But if its a plastic tank it won't matter and you can always cold tar aluminum if you are worried. Sounds like a good idea. You might be on to something.