Jim, > > A couple of questions for you: > > 1. How is the vinyl ester holding up to the ethanol? Do you have any > ability to inspect the tank interior? > 2. Do you know the percentage of ethanol in the gas you are using?
> Here in California it is currently 4.7%, scheduled to go up to 10% in > the near future. > 3. Do you recall what formula of vinyl-ester you used? 411-350? > 411-45? Other? > > There is still a great debate on how ethanol affects even vinyl
> ester. I would really appreciate knowing more about your experience. > The Ashland Derakane Chemical Resistance Guide says that the 411 > series of vinyl esters are safe up to 10% ethanol. >
> Best Regards, > > Steve Thomas
Or, what are the tanks holding E-85 made out of? About 75% alcohol .All of the underground fuel tanks are now Vinyl Ester.
Lynn E. Hanover
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