This is a bit off the subject but worth mentioning, I believe:
About 15 years or so ago a man and his son ( early teen, as I recall) were engaged in a DIY project at their home and were needing a bit of compressed air to speed things up (sawdust removal?). So they went to a local tire shop to air up a portable 5 gallon air tank (you know, one of those steel ones that are available in most hardware stores and big box outlets). The father went to the back of the shop and began airing up the tank from one of the air hoses while the son stayed more to the front of the building, talking with a friend. As the father bent over the tank, holding the chuck to the valve, critical mass was achieved and KA-BLOOEY! The tank ruptured and the man was killed instantly :cry: . The son was, physically, unharmed; just left with bad memories. You see, the tank was rated for something like 115 psi BUT the shop's compressor was set for 160. SO - let's be careful out there! 8)
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