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What do you guys think the psi rating is on a 15 gallon stainless beer keg? I have 4 of the laying around, and would like to try to use them as tanks for a air compressor. Bad idea?The psi for the compressor I have is 145.Millermatic 211PowerPlasma 50s
Reply:I have no idea what a keg is rated for as far as pressure. I will pass on the link to what happened to one of our members who had a compressor tank fail on him personally. He's very lucky to have survived with the "minimal" injuries he got. The actual reason the tank failed really don't matter, it's the end results you need to look at and think about. You decide if it's worth the risk to you.http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=48232.No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:And this is the poster who's calling people who buy from HF, rather than Neverlast, "stupid".Guess he figures if he welds up his fittings with his new Chinese POS, everything will be fine.Just goes to show that the old saying, "A new fool is born every minute" still applies today.Syncro 250 DX Dynasty 200 DXMM 251 w/30A SG XMT 304 w/714 Feeder & Optima PulserHH187Dialarc 250 AC/DCHypertherm PM 1250Smith, Harris, Victor O/ASmith and Thermco Gas MixersAccess to a full fab shop with CNC Plasma, Water Jet, etc.
Reply:Here's OSHA's take.http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/pressurevessels/index.htmlCity of L.A. Structural; Manual & Semi-Automatic;"Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place where gold is refined. Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore."Job 28:1,2Lincoln, Miller, Victor & ISV BibleDanny
Reply:Originally Posted by SundownIIIAnd this is the poster who's calling people who buy from HF, rather than Neverlast, "stupid".Guess he figures if he welds up his fittings with his new Chinese POS, everything will be fine.Just goes to show that the old saying, "A new fool is born every minute" still applies today.
Reply:I mess with 15 gallon beer kegs all the time, and in my opinion its not a good idea.  If that keg explodes, game over.  To carb beer, I only put 35 psi on the keg which its meant for.
Reply:Originally Posted by usmcruzI mess with 15 gallon beer kegs all the time, and in my opinion its not a good idea.  If that keg explodes, game over.  To carb beer, I only put 35 psi on the keg which its meant for.
Reply:Originally Posted by 225Thank you for the kind remarks. Looks like you are going on the ignore list. Buh Bye! And you have been reported.
Reply:Well, since Sundown  done pi$$ed ya off I'll throw in my two pennies. Go ahead and do it, it'll keep the gene pool deeper.                                             MikeOl' Stonebreaker  "Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes"Hobart G-213 portableMiller 175 migMiller thunderbolt ac/dc stick Victor O/A setupMakita chop saw
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterHe gets reported everyday!And I am the one that ignores them.(Reports)Remember...In life there will be things/people that just irritate the crap outta you.If you just ignore them they go away or just go off and bother someone else....Been there done that and still do that.NOBODY bothers me anymore.Don't let him bother you.There are way more important things in life....zap!
Reply:We have some excellent moderators on this site , thats why its so well liked. Go back to your site and ask your people , we dont need the Drama - Have fun !!!!Last edited by Swamp rat; 04-29-2012 at 08:42 AM.
Reply:Wtf are you whining abou... oh he's gone.Welding/Fab Pics: www.UtahWeld.com
Reply:What would he of like to of seen be done. Just because somebody is an A-hole to him that person should be removed from the site.SundownIII may come across as an A-hole most of the time but he does offer advice when the questions are worded just the way he likes them. Not that I agree with this approach but that is the way it is.I am sure that some of the responses that new members receive do turn them off. But they need do some research before they post some really dumb questions, and questions that have been asked 100 times.225 had made a couple posts that he got good replies on and then he gets one that he finds offensive and he packs his bags and leaves.Miller Diversion 180Lincoln Mig Pak 5000 HDHypertherm 45Uni-Spotter Stud WelderOxy Set-up with Harris TorchMiller 30FX Arc StationMiller Elite - Hockey Canada Helmet
Reply:LOL!Stick the ugly store bought air compressor outside so you don't have to look at it and build yourself a cool oil catch with the beer kegs. You say you have a few, you could have one for oil, one for antifreeze, and make one a urinal.You could take them all in and collect the deposits and use that money to buy an air compressor.
Reply:Originally Posted by 225Thank you for the kind remarks. Looks like you are going on the ignore list. Buh Bye! And you have been reported.
Reply:Originally Posted by mla2ofusWell, since Sundown  done pi$$ed ya off I'll throw in my two pennies. Go ahead and do it, it'll keep the gene pool deeper.                                             Mike
Reply:Originally Posted by 225I own 3 forums. Want the addys? If this guy is reported and nothing is done about it, but to say ignore him. I'll take my business somewhere else. That would never happen like that on my forums.Sorry guys, I don't post on forums with crappy moderators. Later.
Reply:Originally Posted by Fat BastardReported? Are you taking your Barbies and going home too?
Reply:Sounds like the OP should join the Neverlast forum....He'll get some real "professional advice" there.Meanwhile, I'm LMAO.Syncro 250 DX Dynasty 200 DXMM 251 w/30A SG XMT 304 w/714 Feeder & Optima PulserHH187Dialarc 250 AC/DCHypertherm PM 1250Smith, Harris, Victor O/ASmith and Thermco Gas MixersAccess to a full fab shop with CNC Plasma, Water Jet, etc.
Reply:kinda funny max working pressure is stamped right on the keg Mines says do not exceed 65psi or it will blow up I use kegs for what they are intended for and THAT'S BEERMiller Xmt 350Lincoln Ln-25Ahp 200xSmith Gas Mixer AR/HTig is my Kung FuThrowing down dimes and weaving aboutInstagram http://instagram.com/[email protected]
Reply:maybe he thought it was *****web not weldingweb....?
Reply:damn censors   poooosyweb   was what i was trying to say...
Reply:Originally Posted by 225I own 3 forums. Want the addys? If this guy is reported and nothing is done about it, but to say ignore him. I'll take my business somewhere else. That would never happen like that on my forums.Sorry guys, I don't post on forums with crappy moderators. Later.
Reply:Yeah post up the links. I wanna see how fast I get reported and removed....Offering CNC Plasma cutting and welding projects.Follow me on facebook https://www.facebook.com/nobigdeal.fabSupport those that support WW.
Reply:@225, Wow got ur feelings hurt awful easy. Now put ur bigboy pants on and take heed of the warning that has been given: DONT MODIFIY UR BEERKEGS FOR COMPESSED AIR, YOU'll PUT UR EYE OUT KID.lol, seriously thoughAfter that grow some thicker skin, welding safety is a grown up's world. I'd much rather see somebody get their feelings hurt as opposed to getting physically hurt, being injured is not fun and can have permanent effects on everyone in your life.Every safety rule they're is, IS WRITTEN IN BLOOD. Is that clear enough for you.This forum isn't all that bad compared to some.Hope you don't drag up over this.I've seen kegs that have a max pressure rating stamped into them.  I *think* last one I saw was 65 psi, but I wouldn't be pumping one up to 65 psi without checking.  In any case a 65 psi limit is going to make it pretty useless for a portable air tank.Fuel tanks, grills, deep fryers, boilers, and BEER!  Find another use for your keg.Dynasty200DX w/coolmate1MM210MM VintageESAB miniarc161ltsLincoln AC225Victor O/A, Smith AW1ACutmaster 81IR 2475N7.5FPRage3Jancy USA1019" SBAEAD-200LE
Reply:Hmmmm.... Y'all think he was serious? I just ignored all of his previous posts. I figured he was just trying to yank our chains. Now you've got me worried!!
Reply:He has 3 forums, wonder how many members on those if you play by his rules, must be a lonely site.   As far as beer kegs go I have found 2 uses, A duh, BEER, and then cut them open as they make and excellent stainless steel pot for the turkey fryer.Would not want to buy and pay for a pot this size.If you cut them at the rib where it flares out and cut again at the narrow part you can actually make a pot with a lid that sits right in the lip , maybe get picture later if you are good.LOL"Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum"Lincoln Idealarc 250 AC/DCMillermatic 251   Syncrowave 300   30A spoolgunLincoln MP210Hypertherm 45(2) LN 25(2) Lincoln Weldanpower 225 CV(4) SA200   1 short hood    SA250    SAM 400
Reply:Originally Posted by 225 I'll take my business somewhere else.
Reply:I think he's gone and more than likely the door didn't hit his a$$.                                                       MikeOl' Stonebreaker  "Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes"Hobart G-213 portableMiller 175 migMiller thunderbolt ac/dc stick Victor O/A setupMakita chop saw
Reply:Darwin had a theory is all i have to say.if you do what you please by all means sit on top of them the first time you pressurize them.    Hell take em up to 175+ PSI that should do nicely.If you have a wife or children please by life insurance so i don't have to pay to feed them after your stupidity kills you.Vantage 500's LN-25's, VI-400's, cobramatics, Miller migs, synch 350 LX, Powcon inverters, XMT's, 250 Ton Acurrpress 12' brake, 1/4" 10' Atlantic shear,Koikie plasma table W/ esab plasmas. marvel & hyd-mech saws, pirrana & metal muncher punches.
Reply:kegs make cool fuel tanks..   I like moonshine better than beer though..tackleexperts.comwww.necessityjigs.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/mach...dingequipment/
Reply:Guys lighten up! I've gotten a lot out of this thread! This weekend I'm building a space shuttle out of kegs! I've opted to leave the first three kegs full of beer to make the trip more enjoyable! I'm powering my project with methane I've acquired by eating at Moe's southwest fastfood joins! what is the best setting for welding on full kegs of beer??????????
Reply:I cant speak for you guys but, using a keg for bear is just not a good idea for me. I would just  wake up and stick my face under the tap and pour. No glasses to wash.Last edited by Insaneride; 05-03-2012 at 08:37 PM.Reason: spelling
Reply:well you cant fix stupid but you sure can let it kill it self ()  well our moderator well he might be lousy or as#h0l@ but we love him that way for sundown well fu#k him but he does have good info phucking rectal cavity b@stardLincoln Power Arc 4000 Thermal Arc Fabricator 252 iThermal arc 186Thermal Arc 26 tigTweeko 200 amp spool gunHobart AirForce 400WP-17V-12R
Reply:Still waiting for settings?? Come on Pros it's Friday!
Reply:Originally Posted by KTMriderGuys lighten up! I've gotten a lot out of this thread! This weekend I'm building a space shuttle out of kegs! I've opted to leave the first three kegs full of beer to make the trip more enjoyable! I'm powering my project with methane I've acquired by eating at Moe's southwest fastfood joins! what is the best setting for welding on full kegs of beer??????????
Reply:Just set your machine on the keg welding setting. It's the little button on the back near the power cord. After passing the button, you gotta spin arround in a circle, hop on one foot, and do the hokey pokey. Follow that with the robot, and then crank the voltage all the way up, the amps all the way down, and run on ACEN.(alternating current electrode neutral) And your good to go. What machine you have does not mater I prefer an O/A set up, but really a TIG, mig, or stick will work too.Offering CNC Plasma cutting and welding projects.Follow me on facebook https://www.facebook.com/nobigdeal.fabSupport those that support WW.
Reply:Sweet, is it ok to use high test gas in a spray bottle to cool the beads off after welding them?
Reply:Originally Posted by KTMriderSweet, is it ok to use high test gas in a spray bottle to cool the beads off after welding them?
Reply:Originally Posted by assassin_workswell you cant fix stupid but you sure can let it kill it self ()  well our moderator well he might be lousy or as#h0l@ but we love him that way for sundown well fu#k him but he does have good info phucking rectal cavity b@stard
Reply:Originally Posted by AndyAI've seen kegs that have a max pressure rating stamped into them.  I *think* last one I saw was 65 psi, but I wouldn't be pumping one up to 65 psi without checking.  In any case a 65 psi limit is going to make it pretty useless for a portable air tank.
Reply:When I first saw the title of this thread, my first thought was "I'm gonna get the popcorn, this should be good!".I wasn't disappointed, it was good! LMFAO!!Campbell Hausfeld 80 Flux Core.Mastercraft AC-230 Buzz box.
Reply:On the serious side, my neighbor had a pressurized sand blaster blow it was crazy bad. He had a clogged valve and decided he would crank the pressure and blow the clog out. Needless to say the pressure built to the point ~150 psi and the screw on top blew off. It went straight through the 3/4" plywood sub floor and 3/4" red oak floor and stuck into his kitchen ceiling from his basement. Large volume high pressure is a bad combo!
Reply:Originally Posted by KTMriderSweet, is it ok to use high test gas in a spray bottle to cool the beads off after welding them?
Reply:225 is still in the background.  His last activity was on the 5/5/12.He's watching this thread to steal KTMrider's keg shuttle project.
Reply:Originally Posted by mla2ofusI think he's gone and more than likely the door didn't hit his a$$.                                                       Mike
Reply:Hey 225 if you are still here don't sweat the critics on this site! Hang in there! A lot of folks on here have great advice and as with all forums on the Internet, there are a few that voice what feel loudly and with sarcasm. It's all good.
Reply:Originally Posted by KTMriderHey 225 if you are still here don't sweat the critics on this site! Hang in there! A lot of folks on here have great advice and as with all forums on the Internet, there are a few that voice what feel loudly and with sarcasm. It's all good.
Reply:The urinal was actually a good idea if you plumb it to drain in the leach field. Plumb it with a garden hose. It could become unsanitary though. I was thinking of making a shop stool or bar stool out of one.