Insulating kill tank/marine ply
Submitted by Bakerc on Thu, 2013-04-25 18:15
Just building a casting deck with a Kill tank underneath. Wondering if anyone knows what to use as insulation around the tank itself, and where to get it. Any info would be a great help. Also chasing some marine ply if anyone has some they want to get rid of.
thanks,
chris
dan.the.man
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Sorry mate
Sorry mate can't realy help but sounds like an interesting project,look forward to see how you go!
AlwaysFishin
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See if you can get your
See if you can get your hands on some sheets of polystyrene foam. It's used in the construction industry as an external cladding which is then rendered/texture coated over and would probably suit your project pretty well. It's really light, has a fantastic insulation rating and is easy to work with. Added bonus of being positively buoyant, but hopefully that will never come into the equation. If you want to try and source some, check out a CSR warehouse.
Hope this helps a bit mate
DhuBoi
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As above has stated the foam
As above has stated the foam works great ! If you have enough room you can get the insulation foam encased by aluminium , and will be able to construct a kill tank / esky or whatever you need out of it. Seen it done plenty of times.Goodluck with the reno's mate.
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Bakerc
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Thanks guys most helpful.
Thanks guys most helpful. Standard poly was my initial thought as well was just wondering of the insulating properties but think I will go with that. Shouldn't be too hard to find hopefully. Thanks again for your input
Emric1
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Try Builditeco or Unitex
These a couple of companies that supply the High Density Foam for the construction industry.
I'm sure there would be others.
Hope this helps.
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mr_meks
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Clark Rubber sell sheets of
Clark Rubber sell sheets of styro in varying thickness. Just beware polyester resin melts it ( If you're glassing it )
CityFlicker
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Any aquarium store will also
Any aquarium store will also have styro sheets. They are used under aquariums to remove any imperfections in the stands. Only cost $10 for a 6x2x2 sheet 5cm thick.
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Bakerc
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Yeh cheers guys actually
Yeh cheers guys actually just got home from Clark rubber and have found perfect sheets of polystyrene which should do the job. Deck and tank get put in next week so can't wait. Thanks all for help.
barneyboy
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careful if you are thinking of using fibreglass over your styren
the standard poly resin will melt it. West systems epoxy doesnt melt it but costs more
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