Haight MetalWorx
Welder kneeling under a pontoon tube at a boat yard with rental pontoons lined up behind
Tampa Bay · Open 24 hours

Pressure testing in Tampa Bay.

Welded tubes, tanks and lines leak-checked under pressure before they go back in service.

Pressure Testing

A weld that holds air.

Some welds only have to look right. Others have to hold air or water, and a pinhole you cannot see will find its way out on the water or under load.

So anything sealed, like a pontoon tube, a tank or a line, is pressurized after the repair and every seam is checked for leaks. If something shows, it gets fixed and tested again before it leaves.

Service area
Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough
Hours
Open 24 hours
Metals
Aluminum & steel
Rating
5.0 on Google
Welder running a TIG bead on the underside of a pontoon tube, filler rod in hand
Pressure testing

What we test.

  1. Pontoon tubes

    After patches, seam repairs and bracket work. See weld repair.

  2. Tanks

    Welded tanks and reservoirs that have to hold liquid.

  3. Lines & fittings

    Welded pipe and fittings after a repair or a new build.

  4. New fabrications

    Sealed boxes, tubes and vessels we build. See custom fabrication.

How the test works

Pressurize. Check every seam.

  1. Weld

    The repair or new seam is welded and allowed to cool.

  2. Seal & pressurize

    The part is sealed and brought up to a pressure that suits what it is and what it holds.

  3. Check every seam

    Each weld is checked for leaks while the part holds pressure.

  4. Fix & retest

    Anything that leaks is welded again and the test is repeated.

Recent work

From the job site.

Welder kneeling under a pontoon tube at a boat yard with rental pontoons lined up behind
Welder kneeling under a pontoon tube at a boat yard with rental pontoons lined up behind
Haight Metal Worx welder TIG welding an aluminum pontoon tube, the arc lighting the seam
Haight Metal Worx welder TIG welding an aluminum pontoon tube, the arc lighting the seam
Fresh TIG welds joining an aluminum frame
Fresh TIG welds joining an aluminum frame
★★★★★

“Clean welds,quick and quality work wouldn't of been able to complete my project without him and will use him and only him for future welding services”

Ryan Hays · Google review
Questions

Pressure Testing questions.

What pressure do you test to?

It depends on the part and what it holds. Tell us what it is for and Benjamin will explain how he will test it before any work starts.

Do you test pontoon tubes after a repair?

Yes. Tube welds are leak-checked under pressure before the boat goes back in the water.

Do you provide a certified test?

Ask before the job starts. If your part needs a certified or documented test, say so up front and Benjamin will tell you what he can provide.

Free to ask

Text a photo. Get a straight answer.

Tell us what broke or what you want built. It goes straight to Benjamin, the owner.

Request a quote

Takes a minute. Name and phone are all we need.

Rather talk? Call or text (727) 768-3766