sdowney717
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- 1970 Egg Harbor 37 extended salon model
I have older 1970 Monel metal fuel tanks which are installed in an Egg Harbor.
Does anyone know if the USCG tank pressure test has changed significantly since 1970? Did they even have one? I imagine they did. I emailed and called USCG today to ask them.
Would the tank maker, "Seafarer" have been required to meet such a pressure test in 1970?
I have in mind a max working pressure of 1 to 1.5 psi.
The USCG test is at 3 psi.
http://www.uscgboating.org/assets/1/AssetManager/ABYC.1002.01.pdf
From the fuel systems PDF page 107
The tank should be empty for this test. Testing pressure can be supplied by pressurized air or compressed inert gas. The tank's rated testing pressure is marked on the tank, but in no case will it be below 3psig. During the test, the sides, top and bottom of the tank should be accessible. All openings except the one used to admit the pressure should be sealed.
Does anyone know if the USCG tank pressure test has changed significantly since 1970? Did they even have one? I imagine they did. I emailed and called USCG today to ask them.
Would the tank maker, "Seafarer" have been required to meet such a pressure test in 1970?
I have in mind a max working pressure of 1 to 1.5 psi.
The USCG test is at 3 psi.
http://www.uscgboating.org/assets/1/AssetManager/ABYC.1002.01.pdf
From the fuel systems PDF page 107
The tank should be empty for this test. Testing pressure can be supplied by pressurized air or compressed inert gas. The tank's rated testing pressure is marked on the tank, but in no case will it be below 3psig. During the test, the sides, top and bottom of the tank should be accessible. All openings except the one used to admit the pressure should be sealed.
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