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From: wilson@convex.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Gas Tank Corrosion
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Date: Wed, 26-Feb-86 16:13:00 EST
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Posted: Wed Feb 26 16:13:00 1986
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Nf-From: convex.UUCP!wilson    Feb 26 15:13:00 1986


I would get some Muriatic acid (HCl) from a swimming pool supply house
and give the (inside only, hopefully) tank a rinse with that.  Dilute it
at least 4:1.  The only tough part is sealing the thing well enough to
allow shaking the sloution around.  I used duct tape, but then I'm nuts.
You may wish to keep a pan of Sodium Hydroxide (Lewis Lye at the grocery
store - look by the drain cleaners) solution, or at least some ammonia
handy in case the unthinkable happens and you need to neutralize the acid
in a big hurry.  If you're crazy enough to try this, at least use some eye
protection.