Tank mount tab broken off..

[Guest]

OK the rear mount tab on my tank is broken off..
The whole tab came off. It's like the weld broke.

A friend recommended that I try silver soldering it back on.
He uses a large iron made for radiator repair.

Has anyone tried this?

I have a 120W gun.. Think it would get it hot enough?

Torch is out for obvious reasons.. (boom!)

[SqDancerLynn1]

Fill the tank with water so it doesn't pop and brase the tab on. Or take it to someone who can do a proper weld Silver solder will break the first time you ride it. 120w may not be enough

[knowyourenemy66]

You could use a torch--empty the gas--fill it with water--leave the gas cap off--weld/solder--empty out the water--then pour a bottle or two of rubbing alcohol in the tank to dry out the water--no explosive danger--maybe a steam burn from the filler neck if you're not careful--just my 2 cents worth

[almarconi]

You should NEVER fill a tank with water if you are welding. You want to use a non flammable inert gas. Your goal is to purge the tank of any air. If you doubt what I am saying look here

http://www.continentalcarbonic.com/dryice/weld-tanks-with-dry-ice.php