Welding, hydrotesting a compressor tank

[aametalmaster]

That's been my experience as well. I worked at an ASME shop operating under the U,R & S stamps. We always hydro tested at well above operating pressure.

Bob,
Do you work at the refinery off Raff Rd.?

Yes i am there until April 1st when i "retire". 10 years here is enough...Bob

[enlpck]

Build a smoker or a grill, do not attempt to use it! I just scored a 30 gallon tank from work that started leaking, when we cut it open there was crud in the bottom almost 2 inches deep the entire length of the tank. It had been drained but the drain was off set from the middle and there was always water left in the tank.

-Dan

This is why the drain should be at the end of the tank, and the tank should be set with a slight pitch toward it.

[Blondie_486]

Yes i am there until April 1st when i "retire". 10 years here is enough...Bob

Well let me wish you a happy retirement.

I used to live in one of the trailer parks, I was able to see the refinery (while I was in Ohio that is). I had a trucking operation consisting of 7 trucks and used the trailer as a crash pad when I was in the area. I hauled a lot out of the Timken Gamby mill, mostly pierced tubing going back yonder where I had my real home on the side of Magazine Mtn. in Yell Co. Arkansas (before the clintons became famous). With the brutal winters we have here I sure do wish I was back there!!!