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Originally Posted by Jon Stratis
and I heard there was a tank that blew in week 1 as well.
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One of 1310's tanks blew at GTR west. One of the mentors was tightening a fitting into the tank with the tank inflated to 120 psi try to eliminate a leak. The tank exploded in the mentors hands, (thankfully no injury's) and destroyed the laptop that was below the tank, aswell as popping one of their balls. The shrapnel was sent flying all the way to the roof of the fieldhouse, and was quite a shock to those at the event.
PLEASE ensure that if you are using the tanks, that you do not over tighten the fittings. I highly recommend pipe dope (thread sealant paste) for the plastic tanks. It allows you to tighten the fittings less while maintaining a good seal.
something like this
http://www.henkelna.com/product-sear...=8797874651137
The tanks are both a blessing and a curse, please treat them with care, as both inexperienced students and "experienced" mentors have fallen victim to these tanks.