Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #28326
From: <Lehanover@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: Radiator Expansion Tank
Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2005 12:26:27 EST
To: <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
In a message dated 12/9/2005 12:16:41 PM Eastern Standard Time, ALVentures@cox.net writes:

Or you can do what I did.  Go to your local fire extinguisher service/refill place, and check for one of their reject bottles that is about 1 1/2 quarts.  These are lightweight aluminum bottles, usually painted red.  On mine I was able to just peel the paint off, no paint remover required.  I bought a cap neck from one of the on-line specialty shops, and took it to my favorite aluminum welder for welding on to the bottle.  Result is a nice lightweight tank that was the right configuration for me (see photo).  Also installed a low-level switch.

 

Al

Great work on that layout and TIG welding. I use the expended extinguisher bottles for catch tanks. Easy welding and amazingly light.
 
Lynn E. Hanover
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