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Old 04-10-2024, 04:18 PM   #17
nkaminar
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Default Re: Leaking gas tank

Regarding blowing yourself up. The gasoline vapors are not combustible without oxygen. I had a tank on my boat welded up and the welder filled the tank with argon. Argon is available from welding supply houses and is used for TIG welding.

I worked in a truck stop as a kid in the 1950's. A welder was welding up a gas tank in the back of the shop and a joker slammed a sheet of plywood on the floor that made a big noise and raised a bunch of dust. Everyone ran for the door. The welder was not impressed.
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