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   NCguy | Mar 04, 2003 04:16am | #1

   It would seem to me that you would get pin hole leaks rather than a massive blowout. That said, the Eastwood Company makes a gas tank sealant kit that might arrest the corrosion. They can be found at: http://www.eastwoodco.com/ , then search for item number 10165Z.

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   jako17 | Mar 04, 2003 07:18am | #2

   Remember that if you add anything to the tank make sure you have a filter /moisture trap. Some treatments/oils etc may not be compatable with the seals on your air tools,that could cost more than the compressor.As far as inspection look for paint blistering at the lowest point . Make sure that the saftey valve and limits are working  properly.Otherwise kevlar underware!!!  <G> 

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   squeaky_jeep | Mar 04, 2003 08:42pm | #3

   Thanks for the info.

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   smijal | Mar 04, 2003 08:46pm | #4

   Anyone know of a source for  ASME certified replacement air tanks?  Generic is ok as long as they are ASME certified.

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   UncleDunc | Mar 04, 2003 11:33pm | #5

   This Google search string turns up about 70 hits.

   asme "compressor tank"

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   smijal | Mar 06, 2003 04:33pm | #7

   I've tried the Google search, unfortunately I have not found any single hit that sells replacement tanks. There is one on the side posting that has tanks from 2-3000gallon capacity, but these appear to be  made to different industrial standards, and bear costs ranging from $800 and up.

   Did find tanks at one surplus center at reasonable prices, but they were not asme certified.

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   jako17 | Mar 05, 2003 12:48am | #6

   Portable air tanks sold by H-D etc might work for you .

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   smijal | Mar 06, 2003 04:34pm | #8

   Thanks, but want a 25 or 30 gallon wheeled tank to replace the original.

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   Len | Mar 07, 2003 11:42pm | #11

   If you have a Grainger Industrial Supply in your area they sell certified tanks. They are wholesale so you either have to know someone that whos company buys from them or set up an account.

   You can also get tanks from McMaster-Carr. http://www.mcmaster.com They ship them directly to you.

   Good luck

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   Jeff | Mar 07, 2003 11:08pm | #10

   I had an old Rand Compressor (40 years) that gave up the ghost last

   year.

   It developed a leak in the tank wall.

   As soon as I started looking for a replacement tank, I realized it

   was just as cheap to buy a whole new compressor.

   I wish you luck in your search.

   Jeff

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   smijal | Mar 08, 2003 12:28am | #12

   I'm afraid the cost of a replacement tank will probably equal the entire new compressor. Its a shame we are so disposable today in our society since the pump and motor have very few hours on them and I would rather see them pput to good use than be stored away as "emergency" parts.

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   Len | Mar 08, 2003 01:10am | #13

   Depends. If you have a good oil comppressor. It's worth replacing the tank. Mcmaster has a 10 gallon tank for $170. Smaller tanks run about $120.

   I'm sure if you call around to a industrial supply you might be able to get one for less.

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   finebuilder | Mar 07, 2003 03:06am | #9

   Squeeky,

    I have a friend right down the road who had his tank explode.  It blew the windows out of the shop and flew through the steel roof and subsiquently landed in the driveway about 60 feet away.  He was fortunate enough to be away at the time. He bought an old compressor that he later found out was drained sporadically. After a bunch of engeneers inspected the wreckage it was determined that the tank failed becuase of poor draining habits.  He still has the tank remnants hanging in his shop as a reminder to all why come by.  It made a believer of me! If you get a large enough tank, it can be rhino-lined ( I've been told).   Good luck to you!                         Miami

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   Sprucegum | Mar 08, 2003 01:20am | #14

   I do not want to sound callous but I think you are over-reacting, it takes only a miniscule amount of rust to discolor a cup of water. That amount of rust may well have been in the tank when it was built.

   With due diligence I bet that tank will last many years

   It's not what you chew, it's how you chew it
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   forestgirl | Mar 08, 2003 03:20am | #15

   "That amount of rust may well have been in the tank when it was built."  That's funny.forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl   ;-)

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   ted | Mar 10, 2003 09:30am | #16

   About 18 years ago I was with my dad in an old ranchers shop when what didn't look like a too terribly old ten gallon compressor blew.  It went almost straight up, hit and busted a rafter then came down and smacked my pops right foot and ankle (he was kneeling right beside it).  Didn't break any bones, but he couldn't walk for weeks.  The cause was unquestionably rust in the bottom of the tank.  I'm willing to bet most that do blow go pretty much straight up, but then its anyones guess where it lands.  However I've never drained one that didn't have some murky water in it.  Your call, but wise to be cautious.

   Whoops... Meant to address to Squeaky Jeep.

   Edited 3/10/2003 2:33:58 AM ET by Rastus

   Edited 3/10/2003 2:59:52 AM ET by Rastus