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Originally Posted by mcgyvr
Tin doesn't rust.. and typically wouldn't be used in any of the materials nor underplatings in the fabrication of any parts either..
Rust is iron oxide and the fasteners used in this hobby would be stainless steel.
Tin IS used in the production of glass though (floating on a bath of tin) and there is a tin side and non-tin side of regular float glass.. Many manufacturers will not check and may have the tin side inside the tank which could cause elevated levels I suppose..
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Yep plastic pipework or glass also, i guess those 2 are an unknown for higher levels.Maybe why sometimes new tanks have trouble huh,
With my tin/rust comment i could link you some pic's but the links won't work.
Vortech cracked wet side casings with rust - high tin
I guess 304 stainless in those earlier bolt together impeller housings on the jebao's rusting - high tin
Rusted screws under heater rubbers - tin
Rusted wing nuts on floats - tin
Maybe it's not the rust that is the tin but what ever is leeching/corroding out with it & the rust is just a sign