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Old 06 July 2009, 02:10 PM
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Default Forge header tank - Rust inside....

Bought one of these for my scoob and its been powdercoated black, but as I havent used it for so long theres rust on the inside (not loads), will this cause any problems if I fit it?

or do I fit it and flush the system again after a few days?


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Old 06 July 2009, 02:56 PM
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shouldnt be rusty, made from stainless steel arent they?
Old 06 July 2009, 05:54 PM
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Didn't some one post that white vinegar will eat rust overnight !

Stainless Steel will corrode, just not as easily as "bog standard" steel.

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P.S. Cheap stuff works just as well.
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I thought Forge header tanks were ally, not stainless?
Old 07 July 2009, 08:07 AM
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I'll give the white vinegar ago to night.

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Old 07 July 2009, 10:09 AM
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If white vinegar doesn't work, you could always try some coca-cola...

As above, I thought the idea of changing to Forge would be so it doesn't rust...
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its the inside thats started to rust

Thanks for the tips.

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