Used HP

[ss7]

I am getting a new HP steel tank this week, still up in the air over 100 or 119. Through my recent search, I found a used steel as well being offered for $35. He doesn't know anything about the tank -- not even AL or steel... should this be a red flag? Would you pick it up?

Regards,
Sam

 

[Graeme Tolton]

Do it!.. looks like a steel 72... it has a modern thermo convertible din/yoke valve. Steel tanks if cared for properly can last a lifetime.

 

[spectrum]

Do it!.. looks like a steel 72... it has a modern thermo convertible din/yoke valve. Steel tanks if cared for properly can last a lifetime.

That's what I'm seeing too. The proportion is a little deceiving in the photo.

If you get it be sure to explicitly request that the + rating be sought as part of the hydrostatic test.

Pete

 

[Bubbletrubble]

The tank in the photo is a steel tank. The 3AA designates it as such.

Your photo cut off what the tank valve opening looks like. If it's one of the Thermo Pro DIN/K convertible tank valves, the used tank valve alone is worth $30-$35. The valve service pressure shows 3442, but this doesn't necessarily imply that the tank is rated for that pressure. This is an important distinction.

It looks like the last hydro was in 2004, so you'll have to pay for a new hydro. That can run $12-$25. If there's any rust inside, it'll have to be tumbled (another $25).

The photo doesn't show all of the markings around the collar of the tank. IMO, the most important number would be the end of that top first line. The photo cuts this number off. I see "225" which could actually be short for "2250." That would imply a service pressure of 2250 psi (low pressure tank). It could be a LP72 tank.

I'd ask to see a photo of all the markings around the collar of the tank. It's very important to find out the capacity and service pressure of the tank. That would really go a long way to figuring out its value.

Hope this info helps...

 

[halocline]

It's a PST if I'm seeing the marking correctly. It is a LP72, looks like the last hydro was in 04. There's a document floating around that has the PST REE number, so you should be able to get the plus rating, if you can find a reasonable hydro shop.

I'd pay $35 for it without hesitation.