On Tue, 9 Apr 2002, john nolon wrote:
> I'd be afraid of a ''newish'' tank... but I wouldn't back away from an old
> tank... I've got a 30 gallon riveted tank that is old... used it for years
> with 125 psi on it all the time... never failed... the new stuff is thinner
> material... your body..take your chances..
The new water heaters sold here in my part of Oregon are tested to 300
psi, and rated at 150 psi working pressure. I've had a used water heater
tank for a compressor tank for 15+ years with no problems. I drain it
regularly and have a proper relief valve on it.
Martin Scarr
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