Ironhead handmade oil tank

[the1337aaron]

Hey guys just wondering about how much psi u test an oil tank with? I'm going to have it welded up but need to know how much to pressure test it? Thanks a lot

[indianajames]

i dont think you want to go more than 10 or 15 pounds the important thing is leak down of presure not the amount

[CaptCaveman]

2-4 psi is all you need. A little air and some soapy water on the seams, no bubbles, no leaks.

[bustert]

indiana is right, pressure is dangerous!! better to test with a vacuum, that way, you have 14.7 psi atmospheric trying to get in, hold vacuum for 30 min. sorta like testing an a/c system.

[indianajames]

one time i made a coffin tank and tested it with beer inside seeled it up and shook the piss out of it . hey it worked

[millwright]

Originally Posted by indianajames

one time i made a coffin tank and tested it with beer inside seeled it up and shook the piss out of it . hey it worked

LMAO!!! Ya gotta work with what u got. and hey, we GOT beer!!!

I do hope it was a small tank!

[indianajames]

yea man , i was tempted to drink it and realized i may have had too many , for considering it . but it just goes to show how little pressure is needed

[doodah man]

similarly, a couple of 2 liters of coca-cola ought to fizz up nicely and for cheap save the bear for pouring down your throat.

[jharback]

Oil pressure on these are almost non existent. 2-3 psi is plenty for testing.

[TigMan]

4 psi is all you need.