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Nice!thanks so much for the offer!
so based on this webpage, I actually have a 33lb tank. 2ft tall and 1ft (that’s a 5gal red gas tank next to it in my photo) Understanding Propane Tank Dimensions - Gastec Online
So I think this tank could be made into a pretty large crucible. Larger than the one you have (and I assume like). Anyone have thoughts on going bigger?
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The turkey fryer test went well this AM. Has a timer on it and the flame adjusted nicely all the way to HUGE.
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I think the larger tank could be useful you wouldn’t need to make it much larger than the 20 pound tank and still gain a ton of usefulness.
A 20# tank will hold 275# of lead comfortably. If you made it another 4” or so higher you could melt a lot more lead and still have enough to make a wind block out of the rest of the tank like Artie does.
I say go for it.