[Gasification] Junked Hot Water Heater Tanks.

[Jeff Davis]

Dear Mark & List,


Since the early 80's junked hot water heaters have found a soft spot in my
heart. BUT, the one I am using now has somekind of coating on the inside.
So ventilation, ventilation, ventilation when welding or cutting them!!

Recycling at it's best!



Jeff




> That's great.  I've found junked electric hot water heater tanks a great
> resource.  My second prototype charcoal retort is nearing completion.
> It's
> built from a junked 40 gallon hot water heater.  Based on the reported
> service lives I estimate the USA alone is generating well over 2 million
> junked hot water heaters annually.  Dozens per month pass through just one
> local plumbing contractor in my burg.  The nearest to me.  The others also
> always have 6-10 sitting next to the dumpsters.
>
> Tanks are heavier gauge metal than oil drums and take welding nicely.  And
> they're a lot safer to cut open than scrapped propane tanks.  Factory new
> they're pressure tested to 300 psi and rated for 150 psi.
>
> The steel jackets are a great free source of sheet metal, too.


-- 
Jeff Davis

Some where 20 miles south of Lake Erie, USA