[DeTomaso] question for the brain trust

[cengles at cox.net]

Dear Larry,

How big is this tank?

Dumb idea: assuming it would fit.......then I would *suggest*, as I certainly don't *know*, that you could a) have it welded and repaired and then b) have it coated inside and out with Aluminized Ceramic coating. The coating is used on headers. It's toxicity as a common product should be available. I would *guess* that it would be pretty inert with water, but I am on thin ice with your problem.

Warmest regards, Chuck Engles



---- Larry - Ohio Time Corp <larry at ohiotimecorp.com> wrote:
> Gentlemen,
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> I have a very expensive natural gas hot water heater (city water) in my
> house. It is also used to heat my house.
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> It has a stainless (magnetic 400?) tank. After 20 years it is starting to
> leak around the weld points. I find out that this is common, as the weld
> burns the nickel out of the metal and allows it corrode. I have patched it
> up by brazing / sliver soldering the spots I can reach. It has started to
> leak again.
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> I have tried everything I can think of from the outside; JB Weld, POR15,
> epoxy putty, fiber glass etc. The 70 PSI from the inside just lifts it up
> till it leaks again.
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> I am stripping the electronics and covers off of it to allow me to pressure
> test it in the shop with air.
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> Question:
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> I would like to seal the tank from the inside. The sealer needs to be able
> to hold up to the heat of the burner, seal well and NOT be poisonous, as I
> drink this water.
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> What to use?
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> Thanks,
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> Larry - Cleveland
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