In case anyone was thinking of buying a sapphire water pond this is what one looks like after 18 months of normal use. Sapphire has refused to do anything about it, in fact they told my local Interlink to advise me not to get it wet... Are you fookin serious? Front panel is half rusted through it will need replaced as it holds the bladder together.
Sapphire Water pond junk!
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In case anyone was thinking of buying a sapphire water pond this is what one looks like after 18 months of normal use. Sapphire has refused to do anything about it, in fact they told my local Interlink to advise me not to get it wet... Are you fookin serious? Front panel is half rusted through it will need replaced as it holds the bladder together.
Is the water inside rusty also?
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FB7777
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What part of ' just buy a Butler" is confusing some of you?
Desk Jockey
Member
I'd pull it out this winter. Soda blast it, prime and re paint it. I'd re-mount it off the floor with rubber spacers or marine board runners.
Something to get it up an inch or so off the floor. That should allow it to dry beneath it.
What is causing that much water in the truck? Bad water float?
Something to get it up an inch or so off the floor. That should allow it to dry beneath it.
What is causing that much water in the truck? Bad water float?
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steve_64
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Don't get it wet, that's fooked up.
Sorry but it made me laugh.
Sorry but it made me laugh.
Steve Lawrence
Member
Wow, that's unacceptable. Sapphire should use stainless for all water related builds.
And give Chris a new one with proper materials in this water tank.
And give Chris a new one with proper materials in this water tank.
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FB7777
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Rest assured Sapphire will correct this design flaw AKA inferior materials in the future
Chris is screwed, but the next guy will be fine
Chris is screwed, but the next guy will be fine
hogjowl
Idiot™
Just another service bulletin ...
No the tank is plastic this is the outside frame holding the tank in place
About $10k per unit and I bought 2...
If they would replace the one panel that's bad I would have been happy
Mikey P
Administrator
Chris did i read that you hose your truck out once a week and let it air dry?
Mikey P
Administrator
No fans?
Mikey P
Administrator
I'm not defending SS as obviously that's not the most durable of paints, but I would have stopped pressure washing it at the first sign of corrosion..
Larry Cobb
Member
Truckmounts should be constructed from Aluminum or Stainless steel.
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JS41035
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I know it's frustrating. But I would just pull it out have it blasted and powder coated and go on. It will probably cost a few hundr d bucks. And will last for years. Just keep making money. Something was funky with that paint job. But it's steel and you know rust is coming eventually. Not in less than 2 years though. That is silly.
Bob Pruitt
Member
SS brand has become tarnished with rust.
hogjowl
Idiot™
Yes, Mikey is defending then.
I told you guys they were junk.
I told you guys they were junk.
Are they getting the guy in Texas to do the powder coating? Lol
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FB7777
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That's fooked up, I don't care what you're doing there's no way that should happen inside of 2 years
a WATER pond is rusting ...JHC
Make it out of Poly if you're gonna go cheap on metal
My 17 year old Butler looks better than that
There's a lesson about Branding right there and it's what separates the best from the rest
a WATER pond is rusting ...JHC
Make it out of Poly if you're gonna go cheap on metal
My 17 year old Butler looks better than that
There's a lesson about Branding right there and it's what separates the best from the rest
Just to clarify, I pressure wash the floors and plastic door sills, the machine and tank just get damp wiped unless they are especially grungy
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FB7777
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I don't care if you parked it at the Houston Airport for the next week, that's BS
Agreed
Old Coastie
Supportive Member
Chris if you have a decent compressor, you can sandblast it yourself very effectively. Use Black Beauty, it is cheap and fast. Immediately prime with Rustoleum (check the label to make sure it has fish oil) and overcoat with any industrial paint within 48 hours. Again, Rustoleum is decent and you can add hardener if you want.
In case you are wondering, fish oil absorbs oxygen from rust and prevents it from spreading.
The point is, for the money you save, you can do this over the weekend.
In case you are wondering, fish oil absorbs oxygen from rust and prevents it from spreading.
The point is, for the money you save, you can do this over the weekend.
If pressure washing causes this I guess I better quit taking my vehicle to the car wash! 
Remember guys, remember to never get your water tanks wet.
Remember guys, remember to never get your water tanks wet.
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FB7777
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And that's just the visible corrosion...
Imagine how the inside is gonna hold up
Imagine how the inside is gonna hold up
