What is it?

**ManDownUnder** · 7th November 2006, 20:07

I mean - it's a pressure vessel for sure.

It measures about 350 diameter and 350 high. Has a screw off cap on a valve (valve is same as a tire valve) and when I release some pressure out it smell of paint thinners or similar (not natural gas, definitely a spirit smell)

There is another lump on top (assumedly another valve) sealed under rubbery plastic.

The label reads "CAUTION: The valve cap must not be removed except by authorized [sic] service-man to compensate for line pressure or pressure switch setting.

- Maximum workming pressure 100psi

NOTICE: This system must be protected if line pressures exceed 100psig"

I bought something off trademe and the lady asked if I wanted this thing. I said yeah (looks new.. might be worth a dollar or three) so I took it. Problem is - how do you look up what something is with only a picture and no useful description?

I'm guessing it's a chamber to stabilise/reduce surges from a pressure line. But for what? And what's it called ("lots of noodles" is NOT the answer I'm after here...!)

Any help appreciated.
MDU

**WarlockNZ** · 7th November 2006, 20:45

Oh come on .. you are just asking for lotsa noodles comments.

Can i get a close up on the label ??? and is there any other writing on it at all ??

Edit:
If it smells like anything that could explode it should have something stamped into it .. a number or something.

**awesker** · 7th November 2006, 21:11

Try blowing it up with a gun, while videoing it.

Then post it up, not sure what thatll achieve but itll look awesome.

edit: Like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeDDoehU9Jc

**MattRSK** · 7th November 2006, 21:14

I reckon take the valves out. See what happens.

**WarlockNZ** · 7th November 2006, 21:26

Originally Posted by awesker

Try blowing it up with a gun, while videoing it.

Then post it up, not sure what thatll achieve but itll look awesome.

edit: Like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeDDoehU9Jc

Holy shit!... Blowing up porcelain ... i can only think of two things to say.

Shrapnel and Dumb ass!!

**ridetwins** · 7th November 2006, 21:32

looks like a pressure regulator for a household water pump. similar to those old blue davey water pumps rural people have..... or these....

http://www.onga.co.nz/www/109/100112...1001249%2ehtml

http://www.davey.com.au/products/pro...d+Water+Supply

hard to tell tho without more detail from the sticker.... see if it has a bike tyre type of valve on it somewhere, or a rubber bladder.

**The_Dover** · 7th November 2006, 21:34

it's an expansion tank for a heating system dude.

allows the water to expand in the system when it heats up.

**awesker** · 7th November 2006, 21:38

Dont sweat it warlock, we was lying down UNITED STATES MARINES STYLEZZZZ!!111 and it was on the pretty far away.

oh I also had on my +5 pierce-resistant fullplate and +4 helm of antishards to protect me from the whopping amounts of razor sharp debris that a 8 inch high hollow statue produces.

I used the noggin mate, dont you worry!

**Vagabond** · 7th November 2006, 21:43

What the Dover said, commonly known as an Accumulator!

**WarlockNZ** · 7th November 2006, 21:45

Originally Posted by awesker

Dont sweat it warlock, we was lying down UNITED STATES MARINES STYLEZZZZ!!111 and it was on the pretty far away.

oh I also had on my +5 pierce-resistant fullplate and +4 helm of antishards to protect me from the whopping amounts of razor sharp debris that a 8 inch high hollow statue produces.

I used the noggin mate, dont you worry!

+5 what now ?? .. i dont know who's the bigger nerd .. you for using armour class ratings or me for knowing what the hell your talking about ... lol

**awesker** · 7th November 2006, 22:05

You seriously cant detect the scarcasim? man you hyosung riders must be pretty .. wait

I wont go there..

**WarlockNZ** · 7th November 2006, 22:33

Originally Posted by awesker

You seriously cant detect the scarcasim? man you hyosung riders must be pretty .. wait

I wont go there..

Don't try and mask your inner nerd by using the "sarcasm" excuse ... you used armour classes in your post .. you can't deny it .. it's there for the world to see.

Free your inner nerd!! ... let him live I say

LOL

**ManDownUnder** · 8th November 2006, 09:11

Guys - this is the best of boths worlds.

And answer (cheers) and a hijacking... Chuurs!

**Colapop** · 8th November 2006, 09:16

You're just getting off coz nerds got mentioned in here...

That vessel is commonly used by gay terrorists for packing nail bombs into. Al Guyeata wants it's back!