Over a couple of swift workdays, the fuel tank was completely welded and the subsequently hydro-statically tested. The welding was a relatively quick process but hydro testing was not. A few small pinhole leaks were found along the weld seam that weren't concerning to the structural safety of the tank but more of the fact that kerosene would be dripping out over time. After a couple of unfruitful re-welding attempts, finally the leaks were sealed and the tank passed its hydro at 1.5x the working pressure. So at 450 PSI everything is good which means the tank is safe to operate at 300 PSI during the engine firing.
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