Aluminum VS Polyethylene gas tanks

mlcatlopez

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Can someone tell me which is a better fuel tank, aluminum or polyethylene? :confused:
 

Jack Shellac

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Re: Aluminum VS Polyethylene gas tanks

Over the long haul. the plastic will hold up better-patricularly if the tank is under the deck. They don't corrode and leak like aluminum. I believe the industry is all switching over to plastic for applications where the tank is likely to stay wet. Saltwater especially.
 

mlcatlopez

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Re: Aluminum VS Polyethylene gas tanks

Thanks for the information.I have a metal tamk now and I've emptied and cleaned out the rust twice in 6 months.
 
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