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Title: Welding Black Tank
Post by: Ednj on May 22, 2006, 04:30:45 PM
Ok guys tonight I welded up some Polyethylene.
I know its going to take longer to write this than it did to do the welding.
This will be my black tank.
One of the pictures is all three, black, gray and fresh, in there most likely position.
I still have some welding to do on the fresh and gray.
The pictures are self explanatory,
After welding I check the welds with a Spark tester.
I tried to show 3 different tips, on the welder.
Moderator feel free to delete, move or modify.
Ed-9-Nj
Title: Re: Welding Black Tank
Post by: Ednj on May 22, 2006, 04:32:56 PM
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Post by: Ednj on May 22, 2006, 04:35:21 PM
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Post by: Ednj on May 22, 2006, 04:43:08 PM
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Post by: Ednj on May 22, 2006, 04:54:34 PM
another ???
Title: Re: Welding Black Tank
Post by: Ednj on May 22, 2006, 04:55:32 PM
last time
Title: Re: Welding Black Tank
Post by: Dallas on May 22, 2006, 06:29:38 PM
Good Looking tanks and welding there Ed.
Maybe someday I can make my own, after all the other chores are done.
How did you do those baffles? They look factory.
Dallas
Title: Re: Welding Black Tank
Post by: Nick Badame Refrig/ACC on May 22, 2006, 07:11:58 PM
Hay Ed,

Why would you want us to delete anything?

I think your pics are very informative!!

Looks good ed,

Nick-
Title: Re: Welding Black Tank
Post by: FloridaCliff on May 22, 2006, 08:52:39 PM
Looking good Ed! :)

Nice photo spread of the work and tools needed.

Cliff
Title: Re: Welding Black Tank
Post by: Sojourner on May 23, 2006, 05:04:06 AM
Very good post Ednj!

We need to see more of these illustrated posts to communicate more directly to the points of Hows, What, Where and When.

Picture speak to our eyes faster than words to hear.

However I am sure it may load up excess bytes on MAK server?

Thank you Ednj!

FWIW

Sojourn for Christ, Jerry
Title: Re: Welding Black Tank
Post by: Sojourner on May 23, 2006, 05:27:20 AM
Oh Ednj!

I forgot ask in previous post about "spark-tester" which is a great way to check for micro-size holes in weld-joints & glue-joints.

What the full name of this De Detrich...........?

Have found one but difference brand....http://www.pcwi.com.au/Holiday-Porosity-Detectors.asp

Thank you.

FWIW

Sojourn for Christ, Jerry
Title: Re: Welding Black Tank
Post by: Ednj on May 24, 2006, 04:34:06 PM

Sojourn for Christ. Jerry,
I have the De Dietrich model 6000E Spark tester.
Only because I have allot of dealings with De Dietrich in Corpus Christy Texas.
At my place of employment we use a lot of Glass Lined tanks, and I don't think there is any other way to check the glass.
They gave me a great deal on the one I have.
That web site you posted looks really good.
I think anyone of them will work just fine, but keep in mind that for a one time use it's not worth it.
If you would like to use mine, Maybe we could work something out?
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PS the baffles were melted?
Title: Re: Welding Black Tank
Post by: Sojourner on May 24, 2006, 09:34:05 PM
Thank you...Ednj!

Jerry
Title: Re: Welding Black Tank
Post by: Burgermeister on May 31, 2006, 02:28:37 AM
Could you describe the test process and results when using the porosity (spark) tester?
Title: Re: Welding Black Tank
Post by: Ednj on June 16, 2006, 12:13:18 PM
Today @ work I was using some new welding equipment.After I was done for the day I thought I would look up the make and model to share with you guys.
This thing has a combination tip ( tack and speed).
Anyway I found this really good video on their web site and you must see it, probably the best I've seen.
When you go to this web site click on videos and chose your connection, here's the address=  http://www.wegenerwelding.com/usa/flash/index.html
Title: Re: Welding Black Tank
Post by: bruceknee on June 16, 2006, 01:55:30 PM
That looks great, Ed. I think I need you to give me a lesson. How do tank costs compare to ready made?