All that pitting is means material is missing from the tank wall. All that grinding removed even more. If it fails most likely it will be during or just after filling or during a major temperature change. When filling you will want to make sure that all electrical stuff is turned off including things that start automatically. It is the spark of a switch closing or opening that will set propane off. If it happens at a filling station expect the fire department to be called. BTDT! If you can't convince them there won't be any sources of ignition and they can't isolate the area anticipate being hosed or foamed down. They won't wait for the fire if they think there is any chance one may occur. Hopefully if the day comes you will have comprehensive coverage including fire. Dennis
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Nick Feickert Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2015 4:35 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Propane tank restore or replace Aright, after much consideration and the fact that I have no money trees growing in my yard, I'm going for the restore. I have a tank with the tact welded tag at the corners and yes, it was half rusted away so I cut it off. Underneath the tag was the most serious rust issue. Some pitting, so I grinded the hell out of it. After 3 afternoons of grinding and sanding the whole tank and rock shield, it's ready for some protection! I've got the first coat of POR-15 on it. Gonna do a second coat soon, and prep it for a nice white top coat. |
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