I filled my 1957 Kellogg American with water, added a gauge and a quick coupler for the pressure washer hose. Pressurized the tank and let it set for a few hours.
W.P = working pressure 200 psi
TP = temp 450 degrees
SH= shell thickness of body .166?
HD= head thickness on top/bottom of tank .133?
RD= radiographic testing 2:1
Tank date 1980
DIV 1= hazardous area classification
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