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Hydro test on a 1957 compressor tank.

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  1. Unicorn1

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    Tomorrow a friend and I will attempt to hydro test one of my vintage compressor tanks.
     
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    How high are you planning to go?
    make sure it's tied down
     
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    Not a true hydro pressure test but, we used a pressure washer and pumped up the tank to 250 psi and let it sit for an hour. No pin hole leaks or ruptures.
     
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