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I am apart for inspection. Everything is in good shape as I fix a weak spot or two every year. The low point in the tank has an aluminum tube about 12" long that exits with a quick drain flush with the alu skin. All cool. The problem is, in my way of thinking, this tube is fixed solid at the tank and where in penetrates the ply floor. To me this should be a hose. Also the alu tube should be replaced with a hose from the tank to the electric backup pump. It has been this way since 1990 so am I just worrying too much? Time does take its toll on something that is fixed solid at each end with the possibility of one part moving, which they should not.

will
 

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