Amen Whoosh... makes the forum a whole lot less useful and extraordinarily less friendly. BTW, I did make a manometer and the tank tested out...
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." --Aristotle In other words... different opinions are...
Thanks Mark775 for the link to CFR183, which I had already read, but the version I had was text only and was apparently incomplete. It is the...
Can anyone explain the difference between 1 psi of water pressure versus 1 psi of air pressure?
Air is suggested by ASTM documents for testing new tanks, including specifically fuel storage tanks. I agree that one does not want to test a...
Can any of your folks point to a definitive document regarding tank testing? (internet opinions are not what I am seeking). This is a new tank...
No, I am testing with air so I can use soap solution to see any leaks.
It is mentioned in a posting from 2006 that fuel tanks should be tested at 3psi. This is the number used in the ABYC standards for metal tanks...