Not ALL plastics are soluble in ALL alchols. There ARE plastics that are completely impervious to ethanol, propanol, and isopropyl alcohol. Now, whether the plastics used in Westy plumbing is insoluble in these alcohols, I dunno... Anyone know EXACTLY which plastic(s) is/are used? Just wanted to set the record straight, Marty Wallace, Chemistry Geek 1984 Westy "Heisenberg" - NONwinterized for the mild California winter Chico, California _________________________________________________________ DO YOU YAHOO!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com |
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