- posted
14 years ago
I read the postings here regularly and have a few
welding/fabrication questions.
I'm installing a wood fired boiler in my home and
need a hot water storage tank. Something around
500 gal and sized for entry through a standard doorway.
That precludes a propane or other such type tank.
It has occured to me that maybe the local welding shop
could fabricate such a tank but I am aware that there
are issues with a rectangular pressue tank even though
is operates at a low pressure of 10-12 psi's.
Would it be adviseabel to try such a thing? 12 ga 5'x6'x2.5'
in size mild steel. Bent corners, flat ends, closely spaced
internal baffles/exterior bracing?
Hydro test to 1.5 operating pressure.
Any thoughts appreciated. ED