Hi Dave,
Thanks for your honesty and candor, but is this a serious concern? We have our tank mounted against the firewall on top of the lavamat thermal barrier without any standoffs. In this setup, if the tank deflects it would probably be minimal, no? So what would happen, really? Anything?
The tank is mounted but not connected to anything so we're not too far down the road to fix if necessary. Just wondering if its really necessary.
Cheers,
Ruth
I tested the tank at 20 psi while directly mounted to the rear firewall. I was able to look at the inner rear wall since that area is not sealed off. I put a straight edge across the back of the wall before and after pressurizing the tank and saw no deflection. The tank is held on by 5 10-32 bolts.
My opinion is that with additional support of the rear wall that there should not be an issue with this tank. I've also been told that the Canton and Moroso tanks have deflection when pressurized.
I tested the tank at 20 psi while directly mounted to the rear firewall. I was able to look at the inner rear wall since that area is not sealed off. I put a straight edge across the back of the wall before and after pressurizing the tank and saw no deflection. The tank is held on by 5 10-32 bolts.
My opinion is that with additional support of the rear wall that there should not be an issue with this tank. I've also been told that the Canton and Moroso tanks have deflection when pressurized.
Thank you for the time and effort it took to test the tank and post your results and opininion - I really appreciate it. If anyone who purchased a tank has any concerns please contact me. Regards,
Dave L