I cut away the outer metal sheeting of a used hot water tank to make a batch heater and discovered the insulation surrounding the tank is a hardened foam type that forms a solid rigid mass around the tank and is adhered to the water tank inside. Do you have any recommendations for removing this insulation easily so I can use the steel tank inside for my batch heater?
July 15, 2008
I'd just use a wood chisel to get most of the foam insulation off. Then I'd use a paint scraper to finish the job.
We skinned out our old hot water heater and want to use the tank for a bbq pit, but cannot seem to get the old residue inside the tank to burn off - even after 2 intense wood fires in it. Any ideas? We want to make sure it is safe for cooking in...
I agree with the other person and I would LOVE to see pictures of what you are doing. We are hoping to make a passive solar hot water heater still this summer. and I need all the encouragement that I can get.
Best of luck with your project
Suehttp://goinggreenish.blogspot.com/
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