..newbie welder question,have project and been thinking about modifying a 20 gallon air compressor tank from useing a electrical driven motor to a gasoline drivenn pump and need to make some welds on the air compressor tank for a platform for the gas engine.Is this okay to safely weld ? Any suggestions/advice or ideas as always appreciated-TIA
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If at all possible, only weld on the existing mounting hardware. You must be certified on pressure vessel welding to weld on the tank. The welds could weaken the tank and cause a tank rupture. It goes without saying that this could ruin your day.Arbo & Thor (The Junkyard Dog)
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Ditto Arbo,(and Thor, his junkyard dog). I am bonded and certified for this type of work, and to be honest with you , the amount of paperwork needed to comply to codes is amazing.
I find it cheaper to condemn and scrap pressure tanks, than to repair and recertify. This being said, I know of many 'User modified' units in the field, the big question here is , who is responsible for the unit when it fails? Better to find a compressor
set the way you need it.work safe, always wear your safety glasses.
Edward Heimbach
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see Commandment #1 at www.awisco.com/ten.html and then apply the probable results to all tanks.
All tanks are rockets and most of us are not rocket scientists.
John
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