[SEL] Semi-OT: Air Compressor Tank Hydrostatic Testing

[jlb94 at juno.com]

Hi Arnie,
How much air are you going to put in it ???    
If you're going to use it at home - I doubt if there are any regulations.
If you're going to use it a shows with any kind of pressure, you might have to have it certified - 
I don't know.     You know how some people get with the "Pressure Vessel" thing. 
I would consider first where I got the tank - Wether it's been repainted or not - The age of the tank - Insert a clear Christmas Tree light into the tank and look inside to get some idea of the condition in there - If you want to water-test it, fill it with water and pump 300# of air into the small cavity that's left - - - - Or - - - - If it were me - - - I'd prabably just use it.



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---------- Original Message ----------
From: "Arnie Fero" <fero_ah at city-net.com>
To: "Old Engine List" <stationary-engine at oldengine.org>,        "Stationary Engine List" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Subject: [SEL] Semi-OT:  Air Compressor Tank Hydrostatic Testing
Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2011 17:20:54 -0500

What are the requirements (if any) for hydrostatic testing of private-use at-home
air compressor tanks?  I'm thinking that it's probably a good idea to have a
newly-acquired used tank tested.

Does the tank need to be taken to the tester, or do they normally come to where the
tank is?

Any idea on ballpark cost for the testing?

Thanks!

See ya,  Arnie

Arnie Fero
Pittsburgh, PA
fero_ah at city-net.com



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