[Public-List] Water Tank

[George Dinwiddie]

Their reply sounds a little fishy and self-serving. For one thing, gel-coat is made with polyester resin, not epoxy. Polyester resin does leach into the water, but that's also what our original tanks are made of. 

George

Sent from a primitive pocket computer. Please assume all errors are due to that.

On Jul 27, 2013, at 12:52, "randall weatherspoon " <rlwspoon at earthlink.net> wrote:

> I finally was able to contact the supplier I had spoke of with the
> following:
> 
> 
> 
> Epoxy ( fiberglass or gel coat ) does leach various chemicals into the
> water.
> 
> 
> 
> If you have little black specs in the tank - they need to be removed (sanded
> out) prior to coating as they are probably cobalt which is extremely toxic,
> whether this is a derivative from the epoxy or  precipitates from the water
> - don't know.
> 
> 
> 
> The product they sell is called "NSF" and is certified for potable water
> tanks and food handling applications.
> 
> 
> 
> Oceaneering Research & Development
> 
> 800-659-8270  St Petersburg FL
> 
> Email Will at   Newlander4 at netzero.com
> 
> 5 gal ==4resin + 1hardner   > 250sqft - $375.00
> 
> They sell smaller quantities.
> 
> Recommends 2 coats.
> 
> 
> 
> Hope this is helpful for all.
> 
> Randy   
> 
> Marisel #385
> 
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