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Has anyone used Ames-Elasto barrier to line their tank? If i use Pond Armor, how many coats do i need and what kind of prep will it require on the sanded plywood?
 
Ok it looks like Ames it is. I have to figure out how to Pour and not brush the sides and top? What about the corners? Do you use the caulk after the Ames. The Glass also?
 
Ames does not adhere to silicone well. Caulk after to seal. Paint in several thin layers when applying the first base coats. Ames did however reply to me and state that it IS NOT MEANT FOR AQUARIUMS. They litereally put that in bold, kind of a blunt reply really since my question was pretty detailed.. but meh. I would suggest using the product discussed at the end of this thread.. it's very similar in price and is meant for potable containers. Ames is not cost effective compared to several other products. Based on that alone I would choose a different product.

Primer 50 bucks,
Maximum Stretch 50 bucks,
Shipping (too much)
and then of course taxes..

Might as well get an epoxy or other product designed for potable water tanks for that kind of money.
 
The reason Ames sounded good was for the streching. I figure once I add water things are going to settle, and if I don't use a product that is going to strech then cracks might appear. What about "Pond Armor" does that strech?You talked about a another product?
 
I've no personal experience with Pond Armor. However I know it's been used by many people on these forums.
 
Well, there is..

"GacoFlex LM-60

GacoFlex LM-60 is a 100% solids liquid applied two component coating that cures into a water resistant polyurethane elastomeric membrane.
LM-60H is designed for application on horizontal and low slope surfaces, at the rate of at least four gallons per 100 square feet (15.14 L / 9.3 m²), to yield a 1/16" (.16 cm) thick membrane. LM-60V is designed for the same application rate and yield on vertical surfaces.
USAGE

Intended primarily for use as a high build waterproofing membrane over concrete, metal and plywood. GacoFlex LM-60 has ANSI NSF Standard 61 approval to line potable water storage tanks 10,000 gallons and over. When GacoFlex E-5320 is used as a primer, LM-60 has ANSI NSF Standard 61 approval to line potable water storage tanks 30,000 gallons and over. For non-potable water facilities where pH is less than 6.5 an acid resistant version of LM-60 is available for use.
CONSISTENCY

LM-60H & LM-60V are thixotropic. LM-60H ranges between 25,000 to 40,000 centipoises at 75ºF (24ºC). LM-60V ranges between 100,000 to 160,000 centipoises at 75ºF (24ºC).
COLOR

Black.


Sounds like it would be a very comparable product to Ames. Maybe you will be the ginnea pig. Wanna volunteer to document and post pics. I can help with advice when it comes to racks and scratching the membrane.. i have that experience. the only part that concerns me it the "water resistant" I'm sure it's because they can't claim to be waterproof without locking down teh parameters of it's use to nil or nothing. "

or

"This stuff is sweet.. I'd recommend trying this.. it's only like $55 a gallon i think..

http://www.liquid-roof.com/commercial.html "

or

"Well I found this product, and it looks good to me.

http://www.advancedrubbercoatings.co...80/page/759980

Quote:
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Concrete and Wooden Water Tanks can also be lined with Liquid Rubber. Porous Concrete should first be coated with a primer. Untreated wood should first be treated with an oil base sealer. Allow rubber to cure a minimum of 1 week (at temperatures of 70ºF or higher) before adding water.

Well a quart is only $28 plus $8 shipping.
What do you think?
Aaron"
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