slepr1
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I'm not that impressed with the Spectra Fuel Tank I purchased. First of all, these tanks are made here in Canada about 40 minutes away from where I live. It's cheaper to buy the tank in the US than it is locally. What a crock! I purchased it from RockAuto.
Anyway, I had the tank and straps powder coated by a reputable local company. I got it back and upon inspection I notice the weld coming apart from one of the vent tube nipples (ya I like using that word). I touch it and it fell in the tank. What the hell! I shine a flash light in the tank and see another vent tube inside has broken its weld and is hanging.
I will call Spectra themselves to see if I can deal with them instead of returning it to RockAuto for exchange. I will be out the money I paid to get it power coated which really burns. Powder coating heats up to around 392 F.
Are the tubes welded or soldered? Solder begins to melt at 361 F, but it's not fully melted until it reaches 420 F.
Anyway, I had the tank and straps powder coated by a reputable local company. I got it back and upon inspection I notice the weld coming apart from one of the vent tube nipples (ya I like using that word). I touch it and it fell in the tank. What the hell! I shine a flash light in the tank and see another vent tube inside has broken its weld and is hanging.
I will call Spectra themselves to see if I can deal with them instead of returning it to RockAuto for exchange. I will be out the money I paid to get it power coated which really burns. Powder coating heats up to around 392 F.
Are the tubes welded or soldered? Solder begins to melt at 361 F, but it's not fully melted until it reaches 420 F.