Help: Used Waste Tank

[tmiklethun]

I found a used waste tank for a boxxer 421. Overall it looks in good condition, but the unit it came off of had 7000 hours on it.

My waste tank got a hole in it after only 4600 hours. Currently I have a towel shoved in the hole and it doesn't impact my vacuum, but I would like a better tanks.

These things retail for over 2000 and they want 1000 for the used one and $350 to install it.

Is $1000 a ok deal for a tank with 7000 hours on it, or is it likely to fail soon also?

Thanks, Travis

 

[Lee Stockwell]

I have SS tanks 31 yrs x 700 hrs my dad and I built in 1984. Still perfect.

However I'm a little worn now.

 

[Desk Jockey]

You need to check it out Travis. I don't think hours will give you a true indication of condition.

 

[Desk Jockey]

However I'm a little worn now.

So since your dad made you both, maybe he should have made you out of the same material as the tank.

 

[dealtimeman]

That is expensive you should be able to find one for 5-7 hundred in good condition.

 

[dgardner]

What's your current tank made of Travis? And where's the hole?

 

[Dolly Llama]

doesn't the Boxer use an aluminum tank?

go to Ace hardware and buy a qt of fiberglass resin and a sq yrd or two of fiberglass mesh cloth

pull your tank, clean/prep it well and glass the whole bottom and a couple/three inches up the sides.
(apply it to the outside of tank)

cost you less than fiddy bukz and should last for years ...mine has anyway


..L.T.A.

 

[Desk Jockey]

I like Larry's idea especially if the unit is getting long in the tooth. Save the big bucks for the next machine.

 

[dealtimeman]

Larrys option is cheap and easy.

 

[The Great Oz]

Can't tell you if that's a deal, the last time I looked for a tank was for a new in-plant installation and I couldn't find a used one.

Tanks don't rot if they're rinsed every day (unless you're sucking up nuclear-grade presprays) so the 7,000 hour tank should be fine if it was taken care of by the previous owner.

 

[Louis]

Fiberglass it for now. In the winter pull it and bring it to a welder. They find all the weak spots and fix them. My used tank I got about 15 holes in it. Got it fixed and its doing fine going on 3 years now.

 

[212]

Travis, I have a couple hydramaster waste tanks I could sell and im only a few miles down the street. Let me know if you want to see

 

[dealtimeman]

There you go right there

 

[Ken Clean]

I found a used waste tank for a boxxer 421. Overall it looks in good condition, but the unit it came off of had 7000 hours on it.

My waste tank got a hole in it after only 4600 hours. Currently I have a towel shoved in the hole and it doesn't impact my vacuum, but I would like a better tanks.

These things retail for over 2000 and they want 1000 for the used one and $350 to install it.

Is $1000 a ok deal for a tank with 7000 hours on it, or is it likely to fail soon also?

Thanks, Travis

Travis, this will save you about $2000 Plus another $350. Your cost will be about about $30 for materials.
That being said, with out knowing how big the hole is in your tank and the material it is built out of, here is a suggestion - and if you've already thought of this out, ignore my babbling.... If you want to save a bundle of money, get a piece of 3/4 inch plywood or a 3/8 inch steel plate that is 4 or 5 inches larger than your whole, some JB Weld or even heavy duty Gorilla Glue (I am surprised how strong it is). Put a layer of JB Weld or Gorilla Glue on the steel around the hole (that will be covered by the new metal plate), and on the metal plate. When tacky, press together, then find something to hold it in place till dry.
And one more thing - do your best to keep your tank clean.

 

[Ken Clean]

Travis, this will save you about $2000 Plus another $350. Your cost will be about about $30 for materials.
That being said, without knowing how big the hole is in your tank and the material it is built out of, here is a suggestion - and if you've already thought of this out, ignore my babbling.... If you want to save a bundle of money, get a piece of 3/4 inch plywood or a 3/8 inch steel plate that is 4 or 5 inches larger than your whole, some JB Weld or even heavy duty Gorilla Glue (I am surprised how strong it is). Put a layer of JB Weld or Gorilla Glue on the steel around the hole (that will be covered by the new metal plate), and on the metal plate. When tacky, press together, then find something to hold it in place till dry.
And one more thing - do your best to keep your tank clean.

The 3/4" plywood will work great if the hole is not to big.

 

[Ken Clean]

The 3/4" plywood will work great if the hole is not to big.

OPPS -- being new to a forum, I did not check the date you posted your comment -- I hope you solved your problem without a big out lay of cash. From lots of practical experience, the 3/4" or a 1" plywood cover works great, is simple and easy to install...