mwilding
Contributor
Any advice on buying old 72s when you can't inspect them in person prior to the sale?
I read every post in about 6 pages of threads on 72's and have figured out this much:
I want to get 3/4" threads not 1/2" threads
Galvanized are better than painted
"Yellow" tanks are especially bad (mentioned several times but not sure why)
Getting a "+" hydro is desirable
ZRC is the best cold galvanizing finish
Roman Guzik can custom make bands cheap for any manifold
Anyone know a guide to deciphering tank markings on these older tanks?
If the tanks come painted but have a current viz & hydro is it worth stripping and cold galvanizing them right away?
Would this make another viz a requirement?
Anything else I should consider?
I read every post in about 6 pages of threads on 72's and have figured out this much:
I want to get 3/4" threads not 1/2" threads
Galvanized are better than painted
"Yellow" tanks are especially bad (mentioned several times but not sure why)
Getting a "+" hydro is desirable
ZRC is the best cold galvanizing finish
Roman Guzik can custom make bands cheap for any manifold
Anyone know a guide to deciphering tank markings on these older tanks?
If the tanks come painted but have a current viz & hydro is it worth stripping and cold galvanizing them right away?
Would this make another viz a requirement?
Anything else I should consider?