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9NJoe

01-06-2005 08:07:03




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I just finished welding up a 25 gal. tank out of 10 gauge plate steel. Welded most of it inside with 7014 stick. Now that it is tight, I want to know how to get all the weld slag and flux out. Tried chipping, scraping, etc. Is there some chemical I can slosh around in there that will disolve the flux? I cant find a metal finisher with a hot dip tank so I guess I will have to do something myself.

Joe

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J. Schwiebert

01-07-2005 18:24:39




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 Re: making hydraulic tank in reply to 9NJoe, 01-06-2005 08:07:03  
Are you planning on using a strainer on the sustion side? Did you let the top open to put a baffle in? I hope the suction line does not go to the bottom of the tank? Questions?



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9NJoe

01-08-2005 09:52:35




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 Re: making hydraulic tank in reply to J. Schwiebert, 01-07-2005 18:24:39  
J.

Yes, It is basically rectangular with a flanged top, 10 Gauge steel, 1-1/8" suction and return ports about 25 gallons total internal volume. It has a baffle and the suction and return ports are 50% of the way up. I plan on using a 100 mesh spin on for the suction port and a 10 micron spin on in the return line. Also there are two other 1/2" ports near the top for the case drain returns. Built these before but always welded them on the outside. This one I decided to weld on the inside so I had the slag / flux problem. I think I am going to invest in a cheapo sandblaster gun to clean it.

Thanks to all for the responses, this is the main tank on a home made hydrostatic tractor I have been building. Using a 40 horse isuzu diesel engine coupled to an eaton piston pump for the drive and a parker compensated pump for a closed center hydraulic system.

You gottsta spend your money on sumpin!!

Joe

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Bernie in MA

01-06-2005 16:44:03




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 Re: making hydraulic tank in reply to 9NJoe, 01-06-2005 08:07:03  
I think you have a problem because you can't get in to blast it, if I'm reading right. You could saw/burn it in two and reweld it, or, maybe you could fasten it to a car wheel, put some shotblast media in it, and spin it slowly. It may take a while but I think I'd try it before I cut it open. HTH



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9NJoe

01-06-2005 17:05:37




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 Re: making hydraulic tank in reply to Bernie in MA, 01-06-2005 16:44:03  
Thanks guys,

Bernie, I left the top open just for that reason!

Joe



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Bernie in MA

01-07-2005 16:34:51




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 Re: making hydraulic tank in reply to 9NJoe, 01-06-2005 17:05:37  
Ok, I was wrong, but one never knows. BTW, when you close it up and test it under pressure looking for bubbles with soapy water keep in mind hat it won't take many PSI in a tank that size to put several TONS of pressure trying to get out of there. I bulged the sides of mine and it was 1/4" plate, smaller than yours.



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old

01-06-2005 11:16:44




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 Re: making hydraulic tank in reply to 9NJoe, 01-06-2005 08:07:03  
As scott says sand blast it, if you have a compressor you can get a sand blaster from wal-mart for around $12 its cheap but works pretty well.



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ScottP

01-06-2005 09:29:04




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 Re: making hydraulic tank in reply to 9NJoe, 01-06-2005 08:07:03  
Joe
Have it bead blasted or sand blasted. Will come out looking nearly polished.
Scott



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