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<div> I have an old steel L tank out behind the shop that goes i the back of a pick up and I was considering refurbishing it for diesel containment.</div>
<div>Overall it is in decent condition, but I planned to clean out the inside - maybe some acid treatment and a coat of fresh paint on the outside.</div>
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<div>On the bottom is a half inch hole and it may have been tapped, but the metal is not that thick.</div>
<div>Generally I would think a socket head plug would go there to act as a drain, but I am not sure there is enough steel there to form a reliable seal.</div>
<div>Any ideas on how to best treat this? I could tap for a plug and try it...</div>
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<div>I considered welding or JB Welding some large washers to provide enough meat to allow a socket plug to work..</div>
<div>Any other appropriate "stoppers" come to mind?</div>
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<div>I was also considering just sealing up the hole on the bottom and adding a drain on a vertical surface near the bottom.</div>
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<div>Matt</div>
<div>Columbus, GA</div></html>