Re: [DML] Re: Fuel tank made from Stainless steel?

[Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx>]

Aluminium is a better conductor of heat than stainless - it's the reason carpet will
"feel" warmer than a tiled floor when at the same temperature. A tank made from ally will
heat/cool much faster. It's why your hot water tanks are made from copper which conducts
heat even better than ally. It's so little energy is wasted heating up the pipes/tank in
a system DESIGNED to heat the fluid within it. The stock tank is a better insulator than
a stainless or ally one would be.

The stock tank is a superb material and was designed that way for crash-worthiness.

Martin
#1458

Farrar Hudkins wrote:

> /lurk mode cancel
>
> Hi Walt,
>
> A stainless fuel tank sounds wonderful. Have you considered aluminum? I
> have no experience in metallurgy (hint: somebody who does please help me
> here) but aluminum always feels cooler to the touch than stainless,
> according to my hands anyway. It also might be less expensive! However,
> if aluminum is too weak, my question becomes moot.
>
> Okay, two posts in one day is more than enough for me.
>
> /lurk mode engage
>
> - Farrar