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Old 04-04-15, 07:11 AM   #13
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Yes, scuba tanks operate at 2000 to 3000 PSI but are also built with stronger, thicker materials to handle those pressures. Freon tanks are built with much thinner and probably lower grade materials (e.g., mild steel).
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Originally Posted by WyrTwister View Post
I do not quite see why a recovery tank , would explode . Especially in the described situation ?

Scuba thanks , on the other hand are filled to very high pressure , I have read .

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