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Bob Engelhardt

wrote:
You do need to take into account that by cutting into the tank you
are adversely affecting the structural integrity of ther tank,
reducing the burst pressure by a significant amount. Not saying it
WILL cause harm if it goes off - but the possibility is definitely
higher than your detailed analysis would indicate.

You're right and I hadn't considered that. Still, with only 175 psig in
the tank it's not likely "..." to burst.

The 13 year old in me is dying to do some experiments. I don't know how
much longer I can restrain him G.