JohnT Senior Member Supporting Member Joined Feb 9, 2010 Messages 10,078 Reaction score 5,983 May 19, 2010 #1 Is it possible for stainless steel to corrode? I have a 500l tank and it looks like there is a patch on the inside wall that is corroding.
Is it possible for stainless steel to corrode? I have a 500l tank and it looks like there is a patch on the inside wall that is corroding.
Mud Unfunny Joined Sep 8, 2009 Messages 501 Reaction score 4 May 19, 2010 #2 Yes. Depends on the amount of nickel in the alloy. Cheaper grades will rust, just more slowly than high grades.
Yes. Depends on the amount of nickel in the alloy. Cheaper grades will rust, just more slowly than high grades.
JohnT Senior Member Supporting Member Joined Feb 9, 2010 Messages 10,078 Reaction score 5,983 May 19, 2010 #3 If corrosion is found, would you recomend the purchase of a new tank, or should I explore getting the corroded area cut out and a new patch welded in?
If corrosion is found, would you recomend the purchase of a new tank, or should I explore getting the corroded area cut out and a new patch welded in?