Jul 29, 2011 #1 WVW71 Petroleum Jul 28, 2011 3 Is there anything in B31.3 indicating a two pass cap on a socket weld, or is this more of an engineering recommendation?
Is there anything in B31.3 indicating a two pass cap on a socket weld, or is this more of an engineering recommendation?
Jul 29, 2011 #2 Duwe6 Industrial Jul 27, 2010 2,189 Your suspicions are correct. Code is silent, so the prudent "2 pass minimum" belongs in your company wilding specification. And yes, I always require a 2-pass minimum. Have seen a number of single-pass welds leak, over the years. Upvote 0 Downvote
Your suspicions are correct. Code is silent, so the prudent "2 pass minimum" belongs in your company wilding specification. And yes, I always require a 2-pass minimum. Have seen a number of single-pass welds leak, over the years.
