Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Transition Cone

["Jim Kocourek" <kocpnt@tds.net>]

Hi Dan,

 

Great idea that I hadn't thought of! Now I can actually go to 5000 PSI but I think that is a bit too scary even for me.

 

I think that I actually have a spare unloader valve that is adjustable.

 

Thanks for the tip.

 

Best Regards,

 

Jim K

----- Original Message -----

From: Dan H.

To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org

Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 5:37 PM

Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Transition Cone

Jim

 

You probably already have the capability to test anything you want to up to about 2000 PSI.  Use a pressure washer but plumb in a heavy duty valve so you can bypass flow to regulate pressure.  You may also want to use a long hose and put it behind a truck or something.  Just be careful.  Your playing with a rocket if something goes wrong. 

 

Dan H.

----- Original Message -----

From: Jim Kocourek

To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org

Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 4:21 PM

Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Transition Cone

Hi All,

 

I'm finally making some real progress! Today I dropped off  my transition cone at the heat treaters for stress relieving. When that is completed it goes to the machine shop to machine the 38 inch diameter window seat. The maching is estimated at $785.00 which seemed to me quite reasonable since few are able to handle 48 inch diameter pieces.

 

I have aso finished the four main ballast tanks and pressure tested them up to 100 PSI. I will eventually use 750 psi test but do not have capability in my shop to do this yet.

 

Best regards,

 

Jim K