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Unread 07/12/2018, 04:40 AM   #9
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Originally Posted by 2una View Post
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
Tin is not an alloying element or anything in any of the materials used in this hobby... There is no tin in them at all..
If you are finding elevated tin levels and rusted items thats just a coincidence and one is not related to the other..


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