Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Propane tanks

["Dale Heinzig" <heinzind@telusplanet.net>]

----- Original Message -----
From: Jonathan Wallace <jon@psubs.org>
To: <personal_submersibles@psubs.org>
Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2001 5:25 AM
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Propane tanks


> >I estimate my hull to be approximately 360+ gallons.  It is of a known
> >material, 36" diameter, 6 feet long, not including the endcaps.
> >Cost for the hull cylinder and the 2 endcaps was approximately $825.00
>
> John,
>
> Don't forget the cost of welding to put it together.  Even if you weld
> yourself there's cost of material.  For those who would have to hire
> a welder, I assume the cost could meet or exceed that of a new propane
> tank.
>
> Jon
>

Just a note here.. I had a certified pressure welder weld both end caps on
my sub, and it cost under $300.00    adds a little price, but not too much..
(that is Canadian too)

dale