Soft fuel tank..?

Discussion in 'Materials' started by sigurd, Aug 16, 2006.

  1. sigurd
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    sigurd Pompuous Pangolin

    The hatches in my cat are so small I can't get a fuel (unleaded gasoline with outboard oil) tank inside.
    I found a 20l black "polyvinyl" bag cheap. It is used for sun-heating water for shower.
    My question is whether there are any issues with using the material for fuel? Will it dissolve or anything? What is the worst that can happen? I will use a "pre-filter".
     
  2. jehardiman
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  3. marshmat
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    The shower-water bag will most likely not hold up to fuel and oil. It would be almost certain to leak, deteriorate, and eventually cause a massive fuel spill and probably a fire.
    If you need a bladder-type fuel cell, get one that's designed for gasoline, designed for use in an enclosed space on board a boat, and certified by the appropriate authorities. Go cheap here, and you could blow up the marina.
     
  4. Ike
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    Ike Senior Member

    I echo what both Jehardiman and marshmat said. A fire on your boat can spoil your whole day. It's not worth doing this on the cheap. I have investigated far too many fires on boats that were simply a matter of people not doing it right.
     
  5. antonfourie
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    antonfourie Senior Member

    I think that is going to spoil more than just his day if he is anywhere near it at the time..... :)
     

  6. sigurd
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    sigurd Pompuous Pangolin

    Thanks a lot. I will use the hard tank on deck until I can afford a proper soft tank.
     
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