I would love to see a tank explode

[Scotttyd]

I would love to see a tank explode

[FishFood]

I would love to see a tank explode....... - ScubaBoard

[Scotttyd]

Originally Posted by FishFood

I would love to see a tank explode....... - ScubaBoard

lets see if we can pass their number of posts on the subject

[FishFood]

Originally Posted by Scotttyd

lets see if we can pass their number of posts on the subject

Haha, goodluck

[Scotttyd]

I think mythbusters did something like thisOK, I used this smile simply because I thought it was funny

[Zatharas]

Originally Posted by Scotttyd

I think mythbusters did something like thisOK, I used this smile simply because I thought it was funny

I think they shot a tank and blew one up with some explosive.

[Geoff_T]

yeah but thats not nearly as bad as the accedent scene pictures from that period during the 80s when there was a batch of bad al 80s floating around. I saw one where the filler was crippled and the back half of the store fill tank and all was blown away.

[navyhmc]

Okay, here's what you do:
equipment needed:
5000+ psi compressor with sufficient high pressure hose and your choice of DIN vs. yoke.
Bunker sufficient to withstand a 3 ATA overpressure (this is important!)
80 cu ft AL tank
a good high speed camera
A protective housing for said high speed housing.

The set up:
AL80 tank set as you desire-verticle or horizontal (verticle recommended)
Connect hose to tank and start compressor - compressor must not be set up in the bunker.
Set up camera in a place where it is reasonably safe from the upcoming overpressure.

Then:
start compressor (filters are not required for this endevour)
Turn on camera and wait.

Shold take less than 5 min to blow tank.

finally: Post video on Scuba Tube.

[Smashee]

Fill it full of Nitrox, half-bury it in the ground, build fire around it, add match then retire to safe distance. The next county should be far enough.

[ScubaToys Larry]

Knowing where this thread is heading... I moved it to the Fun and Games as I'm pretty sure the actual knowledge concerning scuba tanks that will be gleaned from this thread will be a bit on the slight side. But have at it!