how long can a metal stand last??

proper coating and stainless steel stands and properly maintain can be use up to 10 years my 3 tier stand support 3, 4ft tank for 10 years liao, still going strong

[shaquille]

Mine is already 7 years, no rust. Always keep it dry.

[acedophin]

It depends on whether are you going into this hobby for long or not? You can get steel or even WI, but as long as there is iron, rust will occur. Periodical maintainance is a must like fresh paint, scrapping of old paint etc. On the exterior surface, may look ok, but what about the interior? Inside the hollow tube?

I am using stainless steel since day one(Think yr 1999), no rusting or whatsoever for maintaince free reason. But Stainless steel also has its grade, just go for higher grade(higher chromium %) if you decide on it.

Stainless steel rack will last for more than 10 years? will never rust?

[gereld_hor]

Originally Posted by rareluohan

Stainless steel rack will last for more than 10 years? will never rust?

if u maintain and use better grade SS such as 316L material... 304 material also will rust if u dun maintain

[bugeyed]

Use Hammerite Direct To Rust Metal. Super rust resistant and tank stand always looks new . Use it on both of my stands and very happy with it. Can get for under $15 from h/w shop.

[lpkoh5]

My stainless steel is already showing some sign of slight corrosion, any ways to remove the corrosion or which agents can I apply to protect the SS from further corrosion?

[BarraCuda™]

Originally Posted by lpkoh5

My stainless steel is already showing some sign of slight corrosion, any ways to remove the corrosion or which agents can I apply to protect the SS from further corrosion?

Use vinegar and rub the rust away.

[lpkoh5]

Originally Posted by BarraCuda™

Use vinegar and rub the rust away.

TQ Sir ....greatly appreciated!

[Paradize]

after experience w plain steel, think i prefer stainless steel now holding my 622. hardly any stains. the old painted stand...made me worry