Re: Gas tank leak

[Malcolm Walker <walker05@camosun.bc.ca>]

On Fri, 10 Oct 1997, Mark A. Erickson wrote:

> If the gas tank is full to the very top, no combustion can take place (no
> 02). The gas itself will also dissipate the heat so it never reaches the
> ignition point.

Given that you're trying to patch a _hole_ in the tank by welding,
wouldn't a tank full of gas leak thru said hole?  

All the same, I wouldn't do it.  I'd rather risk a light explosion than a
humungous one.

-Malcolm