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    Cleaning out large fuel tank

    http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=23527&partnumber=8639#8639 Very interesting, I just called them and have dealt with them several times over the years and they have excellent products. The above http makes reference to HDPE fuel tanks they sell and some are available with...
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    Cleaning out large fuel tank

    Jeepsinker you are absolutely correct. After I put in my inputs I remembered a course I took at Rock Island Arsenal 30 years ago called Corrosion Control and Prevention of Material Deterrioration where among a thousand other topics diesel fuel deterrioration and its after effects were discussed...
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    Cleaning out large fuel tank

    It is interesting in that I have about 10 plastic 5 gallon fuel cans for my backhoe. Some have been full for three years and not used and I keep looking in them before adding to backhoe and I don't see anything growing. Wonder if their being metal causes a reaction and plastic less reaction?????
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    Cleaning out large fuel tank

    I see lots of 55 gal drums that I think are polyethelene these days, blue and white mostly. Anyone ever used any of them? Reason I ask is the fuel tank on my backhoe is black and appears to be same plastic. Obviously you wouldn't want them exposed to sun light long term.
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    Cleaning out large fuel tank

    Several months ago I spotted larger underground gas tanks being dug up so I stopped to have a looksee and it was very educational. I noted they used acetylene torch to cut holes big enough for a ladder to be inserted therein and a worker to get down inside so I asked lots of questions. They...
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