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newbie/pa

03-11-2008 18:39:29




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I have been having a problem with my galvanized water stock tanks. I used to get 8-10 years use of each one before the rust got so bad that the horses would not drink from it due rust build -up along the sides and bottom . Recently, the new tanks have started to have this problem within 3 to 5 years of purchase. The tank is still sound with no leaks. My question is this;Is there a primer and paint that I can use after sanding the interior of the tank that can be used safetly and have horses drink from the newly painted tank without harmful side effects. I have 8 stock tanks I need to do this with in the summer.

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bjw4076

03-14-2008 09:14:06




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 Re: stock tanks in reply to newbie/pa, 03-11-2008 18:39:29  
These run about $200.00 for a 10'



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Mike w J

03-12-2008 15:36:35




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 Re: stock tanks in reply to newbie/pa, 03-11-2008 18:39:29  
Find some old stainless steel milk coolers They keepit cool in the summer because they are insulated and warm in the winter.



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Ted in NE_OH

03-12-2008 14:45:48




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 Re: stock tanks in reply to newbie/pa, 03-11-2008 18:39:29  
I used a cast iron hog scalding kettle, lasts for ever.



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Bob Huntress

03-11-2008 20:57:35




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 Re: stock tanks in reply to newbie/pa, 03-11-2008 18:39:29  
It's been my experience that most paints don't bond well to the zinc. Have you considered a plastic tub. I am using an old bath tub in my goat pasture. It is not only easy to clean, but it is more durable than anything commercially avalible.



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Steve A W

03-11-2008 20:44:28




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 Re: stock tanks in reply to newbie/pa, 03-11-2008 18:39:29  
What about Spray in bed liner, Like used in truck bed"s.



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Chris in ND

03-11-2008 21:30:04




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 Re: stock tanks in reply to Steve A W, 03-11-2008 20:44:28  
I tried something similar to that once. I had a rusting/leaking galvanized tank. One day the counties road crew was working nearby and I bought a case of beer worth of asphalt from them. We smeared the asphalt around the bottom and sides of the tank. It held water great and the the cows loved it. Then the sun started to shine and I realized I built a solar water heater. The water was so hot I couldn't but my hand it it. To say the cows refused the water would be an understatement. If anyone was to ask I wouldn't recommend a black tank.

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sd pete

03-11-2008 20:05:02




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 Re: stock tanks in reply to newbie/pa, 03-11-2008 18:39:29  
Any reason you can"t use the plastic tanks? Would aluminum paint work?



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newbie /pa

03-11-2008 20:32:24




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 Re: stock tanks in reply to sd pete, 03-11-2008 20:05:02  
I tried the grey plastic rubbermaid tanks. Problem was that in the summer a type of black algae formed in about a week which turned the water foul and undrinkable to the horses. Anything you put in to control the algae was not able to be drunk safetly by stock. The metal tanks did not have this problem.Aluminum paint that i've tried usually flakes which might be swallowed by my brood mares. I was hoping for a type of epoxy paint that would seal and protect but not be harmful to stock .

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shawnspeed3

03-12-2008 05:09:55




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 Re: stock tanks in reply to newbie /pa, 03-11-2008 20:32:24  
Plastic tank , treat the water with 35 % hydrogen peroxide. Your animals will like the water and it will take care of your alge problem . Their are several sites on the web that detail H2O2 for livestock use,and it's benifits...Good luck Shawn



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Bendee

03-12-2008 01:33:23




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 Re: stock tanks in reply to newbie /pa, 03-11-2008 20:32:24  
I have a couple of rusty [inside] tanks to do, considering brushable butuminous paint. inside only, then put a cover over top.Known fact that black get hotter than white, so paint outsides white or reflective silver.
Tank maker told me to sit tanks on gal roofing iron if placing on wood stand.Wood stays wet and causes corrosion.



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