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Re: Manly saltwater caps -Reply
hello!
the local store is indeed an excellent source for PE containers..
in fact nearly all gallon milk jugs are either mdpe or hdpe... (medium or
high density) polyethylene......
the "kithchen" lab test for the polyolefin group (PE's,PP,PMP) is the
"float " test... if it floats in water it's PP or PE ... (Ppolymethypentene
is a rare bird but it does float and it is clear!!).... the rest sink in
water......of course this applies to non -foamed plastics........
robert cressler
>>> <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com> 05/05/99 09:15pm >>>
Original Poster: jgd <johngd-at-bellsouth-dot-net>
Tesla List wrote:
> Your idea sounds good, but you should check on the plastic. My guess is that
> they are polyethylene terpthalate (mylar) for the rigidity. I have not seen
> polyethylene that was transparent, but rather it is translucent. I hope I am
> mistaken in this case.
A good source for thick wall 5 gallon polyethylene jugs is yer
friendly local hotrod store. Poly jugs are used to hold
nitromethane racing fuel. A lot of guys buy them for gas too, cuz
they're sexy looking and tougher than nails. $15-20 each. Lacking
a local store, try Summit Racing. They're on the web and have an
800 number. They're available in colors (which I'd stay away from
for this application) and natural milky translucent.
John
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