thanks pete. I was actually looking for a "flourinator"!
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On Mon, Jul 11, 2022 at 6:29 PM Pete Zut <peterz@zutrasoft.com> wrote:
> ya, the canard-clan's use of E-Z Poxy with their slow hardner works great
> for alc-free mogas as per the tank I made for my HummelBird - 4 years ago
> and still nice and hard without any flaking.
>
> I'm sure it would get soft with E95 tho.
>
> Cheers,
> PeteZ
>
> PS- if going the with a stock tank, get it re-flouronated by these guys
> that are in the supply chain for the auto industry tanks and shampoo
> bottles. I did my stock tank and it came back with a severe frosted finish
> - so it must be doing something :-) It sadly still has not seen mogas yet
> :-(
>
>
> On Mon, Jul 11, 2022 at 5:58 PM William Daniell <
> wdaniell.longport@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> Chris thanks
>>
>> yea... I have googled it and I saw an article by a glasair builder. He
>> tried with AVGAS and the composite was fine after a year....with ethanol it
>> was already soft after a week!
>>
>> Ill give these guys a ring...
>>
>> I am guessing that the aluminium will be heavier and smaller (more
>> difficult to include all the complex curves). I have emailed Europa in the
>> UK so we'll see if they respond.
>>
>> Will
>>
>> William Daniell
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>> On Mon, Jul 11, 2022 at 5:26 PM n7188u <chmgarb@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> You bring up a good point Will. However, I would think that this day and
>>> age you can get epoxy that will resist gasoline. FG tanks are not uncommon
>>> in the boating world.
>>>
>>> I did find this:
>>>
>>>
>>> https://theepoxyexperts.com/shop/adhesives/chemical-and-water-resistant/max-gre/max-gre-96oz-epoxy-resin-gasoline-resistant-4-coating-glue-fiberglassing-carbon-fiber/
>>>
>>> However, what a PITA to have to research all this and run the risk of it
>>> not working (and the danger of the tank falling apart and clogging the fuel
>>> system). Aluminum would certainly be safer but $$$ and possibly heavier.
>>>
>>> let us know what you end up doing.
>>>
>>> Chris
>>>
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