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Default cost of fabricating plastic holding tanks

I'd second the sentiment to keep looking. I had a 35 gallon tank
fabricated 6-7 years ago out of 3/8 poly for less than $200. The shape
was a straight forward rectangle.

Matt


RW Salnick wrote:
Gordon Wedman inscribed in red ink for all to know:
Anyone had a plastic holding tank fabricated lately? I was quoted $1,200
for a tank that might hold 15 gallons. It would be prism shaped, 30 inches
long, 20 inches on each side and 18 inches across the top. I figure there
might be 25 square feet of plastic at most. I was told the material alone
was $800. That's something like $30/square foot. Is that what 3/8" thick
poly sheets go for these days? I didn't think those plastic cutting boards
you buy at Wal Mart cost $30.
So is this the going rate these days?




I had Ronco make me a 45 gallon holding tank - it was no where near the
price you quoted. They were very professional, and delivered ahead (!)
of the promised date.

Check http://www.ronco-plastics.net/

bob
s/v Eolian
Seattle