Q about galvanized metal pond?

On Wed, 15 Jun 2005 20:17:21 -0700, ~ janj JJsPond.us wrote:

If you haven't purchased the metal one yet, and price is similar, look at
the rubbermaid tanks, they already have a bottom drain hole and *I think*
you'd get a better seal if you made any new holes. ~ jan

Rubbermaid commercial products doesn't list any 600-800 gallon tanks.

http://www.rcpworksmarter.com/rcp/pr...categoryID=555

Where'd you find them?

C//

"RichToyBox" wrote in message
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The zinc that is used in the galvanization process is fairly insoluble at
the normal pH of water, and therefore should last a long time. If the
zinc is dissolved, it can be harmful to the fish when the levels get high.
If the bottom is not kept clean, layers of rotting leaves will become
acidic, the galvanization will be removed and the metal will corrode.


What about the other side of the tank that is on contact with the ground?

A

Galvanization is generally pretty good protection against soil and soil
moisture. Guardrail posts are galvanized, though generally a heavier
coating, and last virtually forever, even though they have been driven
through base stone, and soil. Soil auger anchors for telephone poles are
also long lived.
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RichToyBox
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"Angrie.Woman" wrote in message
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"RichToyBox" wrote in message
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The zinc that is used in the galvanization process is fairly insoluble at
the normal pH of water, and therefore should last a long time. If the
zinc is dissolved, it can be harmful to the fish when the levels get
high. If the bottom is not kept clean, layers of rotting leaves will
become acidic, the galvanization will be removed and the metal will
corrode.


What about the other side of the tank that is on contact with the ground?

A

Most of the commercial type stuff like hardware on power poles, guard
rails, stay wire anchors etc are galvanized with a much different
process than light gauge materials like stock tanks and residential
chainlink fence posts, stove pipe a/c ducts, roof flashing, roof
panels etc. The best process used is a cold dip which puts a heavier
concentratin of zinc/cadmium on the item, where things like stock
tanks are hot dipped or washed........coating is much thinner and not
nearly as durable. You can generally tell the difference by the
patterns of the material as well as its surface texture.
Cold process is most durable and usually more rougher in texture, and
its not uncommon to find nibs of it where it was supported during
coating.

On Fri, 17 Jun 2005 21:15:35 -0400, "RichToyBox"
wrote:

===Galvanization is generally pretty good protection against soil and soil
===moisture. Guardrail posts are galvanized, though generally a heavier
===coating, and last virtually forever, even though they have been driven
===through base stone, and soil. Soil auger anchors for telephone poles are
===also long lived.


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Thanks to everyone who has offered suggestions! I really appreciate your
help - and this group!
Sue

"~Roy~" wrote in message
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===Can anyone give me some suggestions on how I should clean and
condition the
===new galvanized metal?
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A conditioner made for galvanize metals is available from most any of
the major paaint manufactuers stores, or any automotive paint & body
shop supply houses. Failing to find that, you can sort of etch
galvanize with common white vinegar.........

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