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aluminum tank question

Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 10:28 pm
by Russ
I'm thinking of making a prism tank out of aluminum. Does anyone know what thickness metal I should be using? Any help appriciated.

Re: aluminum tank question

Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 12:14 am
by hansgoudzwaard
I have not built one , but you should be able to find it in this link.

http://www.fournierenterprises.com/MetalQA.html#1

Re: aluminum tank question

Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2012 4:06 pm
by Russ
Good link. Thank you.

Re: aluminum tank question

Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2012 5:58 pm
by Jeff L
If it were me...I probably wouldnt be comfortable with much less than 1/8".It would be easier to weld on the petcock bungs Filler neck & mounting tabs.