basic question - Stand for tank

Hi all,

Got a very dumb question to ask...
Notice that a lot of the reefer's tank r supported by those wooden stand instead of those cheaper metal racks. Is it becoz the metal will corrode very quickly?

Originally Posted by rickster88888

Hi all,

Got a very dumb question to ask...
Notice that a lot of the reefer's tank r supported by those wooden stand instead of those cheaper metal racks. Is it becoz the metal will corrode very quickly?

of course my bro, salt water will eat the metal.

GEt better wood liek chengal if u can afford they last longer

Originally Posted by iori_del

of course my bro, salt water will eat the metal.

GEt better wood liek chengal if u can afford they last longer

Yes they r stronger too .

And nicer too!

yar i also think the wooden stand r nicer.... but the r a bit ex leh!
Any bros here use metal stand?....

[BarraCuda™]

Originally Posted by rickster88888

yar i also think the wooden stand r nicer.... but the r a bit ex leh!
Any bros here use metal stand?....

I'm using galvanised mild steel stand .. DIY style!

...Hmmm doesn't look too bad after all
Barra any sign of rust so far? May i ask how much is it?

[BarraCuda™]

Originally Posted by rickster88888

...Hmmm doesn't look too bad after all
Barra any sign of rust so far? May i ask how much is it?

nope .. this stand is galvanised with 3 coats of zinc and 150micron thick epoxy paint. This is made by my father .. material cost abt $200

With proper anti rust coatings and the right thickness and size of steel bars used,metal stand are equally or even more stronger than wooden stand.

Regards

Fyi, my outdoor chennai wood stand expose to rain or shine is still in perfect condition for 5 years except for the color fades which I "re-paint" yearly with teak wood paint.

If place indoor .. a chennai wood stand it will last a long, long, time .... ie years