What can I put under my poly fuel cell for padding

[sbklf]

I have a 40 gallon cell that is under the console and I want to put something between it and the sole of the boat for padding. A local gasket supplier says to use a Nitrile PVC closed cell sponge material. Ideally there will never be gas on it but I guess just in case it would be good to have something that does not melt when subject to it. Would I/O carpet work? What is typically used?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: What can I put under my poly fuel cell for padding

i would rather have something that melted, so i know i have a leak, than something that absorbed it and became a bomb. ask tank mfgr.

 

[a70eliminator]

Re: What can I put under my poly fuel cell for padding

My boat's fuel tank sits between the stringers under the deck, the tank sits on rubber vibration pads that are about 4"x4" square and about 3/4" thick, they were glued to the bottom 4 corners and one right in the middle of the 30 gal. aluminum tank.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: What can I put under my poly fuel cell for padding

I do not think you need any kind of padding. As long as the floor is smooth and sound, it should be fine. You might use some kind of flexible hold downs, however.

 

[drewmitch44]

Re: What can I put under my poly fuel cell for padding

Mouse Pads!!! 4 of em. Thats what im doing.

 

[drewmitch44]

Re: What can I put under my poly fuel cell for padding

Computer mouse pads that is!