Need to make a spare 1/2 gallon gasoline holding tank with two 6" end caps and a piece of 6" PVC pipe.
2006-07-28 04:48:25 · 6 answers · asked by Charlie 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
PVC and PVC cement have good gasoline resistance, so that should be okay. Note that there well may be local codes regarding gasoline storage, and you should investigate this.
A major issue will be proper venting. If the gasoline will be stored for any appreciable time, then you'll need to account for a way for the gasoline to expand when it warms up. If you don't account for this, and you make an airtight cylinder, you may well be constructing an "improvised explosive device"--or a bomb, in common parlance. PVC does not do well under significant pressure. If you can't allow for safe venting, then you should abandon this approach and use a more suitable container.
For reference, I have included instructions on how to make a PVC gasoline funnel. This device doesn't store gasoline, of course, so no need to worry about expansion.
2006-07-28 05:55:02 · answer #1 · answered by Chuck 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, PVC can handle gasoline, however you'll need an adhesive resistance to gasoling, cybnoacrylate is definitely out.
Try using Polymer resin or pvc resin as adhesive.
Happy trying.
2006-07-30 23:19:47 · answer #2 · answered by isz_rossi 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Id say it'll do fine if the pvc is thick enough,and the glue should be fine i would think
2006-07-28 04:55:11 · answer #3 · answered by Steve 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-23 03:01:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-08 07:26:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the use.
But don't use just regular glue
2006-07-28 04:51:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋