Custom HDPE (plastic) Fuel Tanks

[TimothyJones]

This may be a weird way but couldn't you have the connections outside for the hopper.

Then you could see the fuel and nothing inside to go wrong.

May not look clean but Would that work properly?

 

[Ryan Lipgens]

The hopper brass tubing in pressed about 3/8" into the fitting, the nitro fuel line is just a keeper to make sure it doesn't slip out. I don't see it being an issue, but if it came loose for any reason you can send me the tank and I'll open it up and fix it for free. The smallest HDPE tubing I can find is 1/4" and that's just to big to work with for this. Good point on the space for the transfer tube. This one is close, but flows freely.

 

[Ryan Lipgens]

This may be a weird way but couldn't you have the connections outside for the hopper.

Then you could see the fuel and nothing inside to go wrong.

Would that work properly.

That's a GREAT idea! Yes you could, it wouldn't be hard to do at all. I really like that alot! I guess if space isn't an issue that would be the way to go.

Thanks

Ryan

 

[TimothyJones]

Michael,

I'm curious about my post before yours

 

[Ryan Lipgens]

This may be a weird way but couldn't you have the connections outside for the hopper.

Then you could see the fuel and nothing inside to go wrong.

Would that work properly.

That's a GREAT idea! Yes you could, it wouldn't be hard to do at all. I really like that alot! I guess if space isn't an issue that would be the way to go.

Thanks

Ryan

 

[TimothyJones]

We were typing at the same time

 

[RodneyPierce]

Ryan, the 1/8 ID, 1/4 OD wouldnt be a bad choice for tubing would it? You could just run it diagonal like Greg has in that drawing, and weld it in place. its 1/16th wall thickness so should have plenty to weld with/to. Here is a link to it:

http://www.amazon.com/White-Density-Polyethylene-Tubing-Length/dp/B000FMZ6WU

 

[Ryan Lipgens]

Heck for that price Rodney I'll give it a shot. I'm going to order some tonight. If you don't try new things you can't move forward. That should be plenty of material to weld to.

Thanks for the tip

Ryan

 

[RodneyPierce]

Ryan. no problem brother!!

 

[ggeiselman]

Got the tank today, looks great!

 

[Ryan Lipgens]

Got the tank today, looks great!

Awesome! Glad you like it.

Thanks again

Ryan

 

[Michael Hopkins]

Sent you a pm

 

[Michael Hopkins]

sent you a pm

 

[Ryan Lipgens]

sent you a pm

Replied to your pm

Thanks

Ryan

 

[57fairlane500]

Ryan,

I received the JAE 45 tank with internal hopper today and it fits perfect and looks great, Thank you. These are a great option guys.

Kelly.

 

[Michael Hopkins]

Ryan,

I received the JAE 45 tank with internal hopper today and it fits perfect and looks great, Thank you. These are a great option guys.

Kelly.

Post some pictures please

 

[RonShaw]

Ryan,

I like the way this is progressing as well. If you can build these tanks with 1 or 2 oz internal hoppers, and weld the plastic internal tubing to be permanent, I would like to put these in all four of my tunnels. This will be a great permanent tank solution for all of us. If welding the tubing does not work, I think four fittings would be the next best solution that would only require one short "jumper" line. Nothing to go wrong except whats on the outside of the tank.....

 

[Ryan Lipgens]

Thanks Ron, I waiting on the plastic tubing to show up so I can do some testing. I will definitely keep everyone updated on the progress.

Ryan

 

[Ryan Lipgens]

UPDATE

I just got in 100ft of HDPE tubing to make welded transfer lines on tanks with an internal hopper. I did some testing this morning and it's going to work great. Now tanks can be completely welded from HDPE including transfer lines.

I just want give a quick thanks to the members that helped point me in the right direction. I truly enjoy trying out new ideas and it's great when they work out.

Thanks again

Ryan Lipgens

 

[RodneyPierce]

Yeah buddy!!! Thats awesome it worked out man! Ill contact you for a tank for my new rigger build once I get it underway.