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Yes of course steel had loads of problems too. Rust, condensation, weight, cost..... Well perhaps the answer is a 'composite'? Those tanks failing at the horizontal seam ribs seem to have a design fault... too much strain on the poor old plastic. So why not put a steel belt round the tank...

Hello all... Have you seen this: http://www.europeanplasticsnews.com/subscriber/newscat2.html?channel=430&id=1450 Like many others, I have a Titan (Kingspan) tank with cracking at the ribs. I've provided lateral support on both sides and am about to apply fibreglass mat bonded with...

You might be interested in this. http://www.europeanplasticsnews.com/subscriber/newscat2.html?channel=430&id=1450 My tank is failing... make sure you check yours. Depending on the tank design, adding lateral / annular support and resin bonding any cracked areas may extend the life of the...