[Steam-engine] Port Huron Water Tanks

[Beth]

Thanks Jack.  I'm sticking with steel at this point, although we did
consider galvanized.  Saunders put galvanized on their Port and had a heck
of a time keeping paint on them.  They didn't sandblast first.

Beth
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <EJHottel at aol.com>
To: <steam-engine at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2004 10:46 PM
Subject: [Steam-engine] Port Huron Water Tanks


> Beth,
> Peerless Tanks are similar in shape and construction. After having them
rust
> out within 15 years, I had the next pair made from galvanized sheet.  So
far
> 20 years on them and no sign of rust.  I have never had any problem  in
> finding a local shop that can form and rivet them.
> It helps if you sandblast the outside before you paint.
> Good Luck,
> Jack Hottel
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