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    [QUESTION] DIY Backplate: thickness SS

    Hello,
    A quick question. I've a piece of inox (SS) laying around. I see that almost every backplate is 1/8" or 3mm thick. But mine is 2mm. Does that give a problem for a single tank 15l (18kg)?

    Thanks in advantage.

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    wont give ya any problems......it will just be lighter weight. I just made one out of 5mm or 3/16" just for the extra weight

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