I've recently become aware that DIR recommends against tank boots. That may
make more sense for a steel tank, but an aluminum tank if rinsed is unlikely
to corrode under boot. Correct me if you have seen corrosion caused by a
tank boot on an aluminum tank. Too often I drag and bang the bottom of my
aluminum tank on the ground when carrying, which would cause more damage
than any theoretical corrosion. The boot also provides more stability for
standing the tank.
Adam


"Lee Bell" wrote in message
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> Adam Helberg wrote
>
> > Not much to taking care of it. I give mine a fresh water rinse, with the
> reg
> > attached, at the valve-reg interface prior to removing the reg. Also dry
> the
> > valve prior to filling to avoid getting water inside. Of course it
should
> > have a tank boot.
>
> Actually, no. A tank boot tends to trap water and promote damage where it
> is a bit more difficult to detect. Particularly on tanks used in salt
> water, a tank boot may not be a good choice.
>
> Lee
>
>