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Have built a 55 gallon DIY steamer from a DE pool filter. The pool filter is made from .06 inch stainless steel and was rated for an operating pressure of 50 PSI. As a pool filter, the vessel regularly operated at pressures of 10-15 PSI, and as much as 25-30 PSI when it needed cleaning. Have...

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Thanks, but my question is about pressure vessel design physics.

Nice to join this group! I'm a patent attorney with a background in electrical engineering. I've always loved physics, and recently converted a pool filter into a DIY steamer/pressure cooker and came here to make sure it doesn't go boom. :) Cheers! Jackal