Make sure the dome lid is open when pumping!!!

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Old 04-22-2008, 12:06 PM
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Default Make sure the dome lid is open when pumping!!!

Or else!!!

http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/346889/

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*Thanks to "Disgruntled" from Pumpkindriver for providing this link*
 
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Yikes!! That's downright scary. Had no idea the pumps were that strong.
 
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Wow! :shock:
 
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Old 04-23-2008, 12:35 AM
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Gravity and negative pressure caused that tank to implode. Tanks aren't designed to keep from collapsing, they are designed to hold the product in the tank. Thats why you have to open a vent when your dumping.
 
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Old 04-25-2008, 04:18 PM
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Default Re: Make sure the dome lid is open when pumping!!!

Originally Posted by Cyanide
Or else!!!

http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/346889/

:shock: :shock: :shock:

*Thanks to "Disgruntled" from Pumpkindriver for providing this link*
and in case you forgot, this is what a regular tanker looks like afterwards
http://www.classadrivers.com/phpBB2/...406&highlight=
 
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Old 04-25-2008, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ben45750
Gravity and negative pressure caused that tank to implode. Tanks aren't designed to keep from collapsing, they are designed to hold the product in the tank. Thats why you have to open a vent when your dumping.


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