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Old Oct 16, 2005 | 01:10 AM
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oxygen acetylene tanks

I have two tanks an oxygen from 1967 and an acetylene about them same age. I know that I can't refill tanks that are over 10 years in age unless they are hydro tested. Is this worth the cost to do this or should I buy new tanks.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2005 | 01:31 AM
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if they arent damaged or rusted test them...about $15 each....tanks are in use from the 1930s and before...if you look at tanks at the welding gas supply ...youll see how far back the test stamps go.....here in Buffalo anyways
 
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Old Oct 16, 2005 | 07:25 AM
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My tanks are about 30 years old. We test every 5 years. It cost $25 and includes filling. New tanks are over $150 each.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2005 | 09:57 AM
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Just find a place that exchanges...then you get tanks that are hydrostatically tested and only pay for filling!
 
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