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bmlekki
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2004-08-19          93855


Hey guys,

I know that galanized and diesel can not go together. But is there any issues using pvc and diesel?

Thanks,
Brian




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Chief
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2004-08-19          93856


Not that I am aware of. Aren't the gas and diesel plastic fuel cans you can buy at Walmart PVC? ....


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bmlekki
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2004-08-19          93857


I beleive those are made out of a Polycarbonate. ....


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Billy
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2004-08-19          93858


Nope ....


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shortmagnum
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2004-08-19          93860


Billy, are you referring to section V "materials to avoid = none?"

I'm assuming diesel is one of those tested materials? ....


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Billy
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2004-08-19          93861


Now you got me there, shortmagnum :)

They do make hoses from PVC for fuel lines. ....


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bmlekki
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2004-08-19          93865


Well i'll let a few fittings sit in some for awhile and let you know how i make out. I'm getting ready to set up my fuel rig. ....


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earthwrks
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2004-08-20          93988


Don't you guys mean "polyethylene" (milk jug & fuel can containers) not PVC which is "poly vynil cloride"? From my experience PVC does not hold up well to solvents (melts), and gets very brittle when exposed to ozone and UV (sun)light. ....


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