On 11/18/2010 7:29 AM, Darryl Ramm wrote:
On Nov 18, 7:23 am, wrote:


Polyester resin based composites have been used for underground mogas
storage tanks (gas stations) for decades. Polyester and vinylester
are very chemical resistant.

aerodyne

Polyester based fiberglass tanks are exactly amongst those causing
concern with alcohol based fuels. You run it in your motorglider, I
won't in mine.

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=alcohol+fibergl...tank+polyester

Darryl


How about epoxy resin? I think that's what is used in my ASH 26 E fuel
tank. Not that I have any intention using something other than 100LL.

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