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Title: Welding Tank
Post by: beveldrive on July 01, 2009, 07:51:28 PM

Hi,
I have a spare K7 tank and want to smooth the top and fit a monza typr cap. Need to mig a piece across the aperture where the lockable flap now sits. Any tips on ensuring the tank is safe to weld  :-\

It hasn't had fuel in for yonks and seems free of fumes. What to do??

Steve

Title: Re: Welding Tank
Post by: Seamus on July 01, 2009, 10:06:11 PM

They used to fill the tank with water to purge any fumes, dry out in an oven prior to welding, but I guess if there has'nt been fuel in there for a long time a session in an oven would chase out any dregs.

Cheers

Seamus

Title: Re: Welding Tank
Post by: beveldrive on July 02, 2009, 05:31:03 AM

Thanks Seamus, that sounds good to me buddy.
Steve.

Title: Re: Welding Tank
Post by: Bryanj on July 02, 2009, 02:33:55 PM

If you are using mig you can always fill it with the inert gas

Title: Re: Welding Tank
Post by: beveldrive on July 03, 2009, 04:09:53 PM

Now that is an excellent idea!

Title: Re: Welding Tank
Post by: hector2800 on July 05, 2009, 12:29:08 PM

Ditto if use TIG welder