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Re: exploding plastic storage tanks

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Originally Posted by Mark Sheridan View Post
Looks like I am gonna have to relocate my air tanks.

Just a crazy idea that is not FIRST legal:
Could we make our own storage system with large OD high pressure tubing and barb fittings?
http://www.mcmaster.com/#5632K43

This stuff is ductile and could be snaked around, cut to length and should not explode when pierced. Has anyone used this stuff at 120 PSI, the most I ever used is 90 PSI, same with barbed fittings. I am not a fan of barbed fittings but I think this could be safer.

The rules would have to change in order for this to happen. Thought? I am not sure this is the ideal tubing, but this is something I used before that sort of works.

Cut to length sounds appealing, but "Snaked around" with a 36" bend radius (6' diameter !?) shouldn't be promoted.
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