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Poly Tanks Leak Fumes
On another forum, I read yesterday that poly tanks do leak fumes...enough to have filled up a guy's bilge, then he was rewirin' pump(didn't disconnect battery) and BAM!...'bout blew his head off...
Has anybody heard or encountered poly tanks emitting fumes?...
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08-18-2004, 08:54 AM
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Re: Poly Tanks Leak Fumes
I find it hard to believe that a structurally sound poly tank could leak fumes. Polyethylene has been used for gasoline storage for many years now without problems. I could understand if there was a seam that was compromised, or a fitting loose, etc.
I don't know, but that's just my opinion.
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08-18-2004, 01:10 PM
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Re: Poly Tanks Leak Fumes
CB...I was surprised too, but there's a long thread on Hull Truth(Almost blew my boat up today) says molecular structure of poly material(over my head) allows fumes to seep thru....I'd sure like to see a definative answer on this...
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08-18-2004, 01:51 PM
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Re: Poly Tanks Leak Fumes
I can not give a definite answer on this, however, I have heard that that they can leak fumes right through the plastic. I was always curious why I could smell gas in my cuddy, when I know I didn't have any leaks.
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08-20-2004, 10:51 AM
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Re: Poly Tanks Leak Fumes
MJ, if your new tank is not in an area that will CONTAIN the fumes, don't worry about it
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08-20-2004, 11:02 AM
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Re: Poly Tanks Leak Fumes
its in the bildge!! were the old I/O use to be. O well if anyone heres a bang think of me!! :o
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08-20-2004, 07:17 PM
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Re: Poly Tanks Leak Fumes
Thanks,Iwas wonderin why all the new boats at the marina keep blowin up. ;)
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08-20-2004, 09:02 PM
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Re: Poly Tanks Leak Fumes
Here is a link that refers to poly tank's permeability. I had a 12 gal tempo tank on my Gruman and never smelled anything.
http://www.solvay-fluor.com/market/a...000276,00.html
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