Crack in Air Compressor tank…

[Tom O]

When I did mine I picked up a upright tank from Princess Auto when they came on sale.

 

[a smile]

Ever since I purchased my air compressor it’s had a slow leak, but since it was either under a bench or in a corner I never looked to see what the cause was, naively assuming it was just one of the fittings needed re-sealing… until today…

It probably has only 100 to 200 hours of running spread over 20 years, with the air tank drained after each use.
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The crack is maybe 1.5” long… gulp… 3 gallons at 120 PSI is a lot of energy…

Should I:
1) Buy a new compressor.
2) Buy a new compressor and a lottery ticket.
3) Try to find a replacement tank.
4) See if I can get it repaired.

I think the use of oxygen cylinders, or carbon dioxide cylinders and other high-pressure cylinders to store air will solve the safety problem, and second-hand is not expensive, but must replace the original unknown gas.

I bought a second-hand COCO CO2 cylinder, very large wall thickness, and have not yet started to store air.

 

[Janger]

Is the volume of COCO CO2 cylinders small compared to air compressor tanks?

 

[Grizzly Adams]

Any of the three options that do not involve trying to repair the tank. Not worth it if done professionally (and properly), and not safe if it isn't done professionally.

Canadian Tire usually has good deals on compressors when on sale.

 

[ChazzC]

Agree with @Susquatch and others - Not sure what a SWMBO is but i think most of us are happy to have one.

Old thread, but it has been resurrected and I see that no one addressed your implied question: all of us either have one of these or did have one at some time:

https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=SWMBO

 

[StevSmar]

Canadian Tire usually has good deals on compressors when on sale.

I ended up buying a baby Makita compressor. So far it hasn’t been an issue- especially since most tools are going battery powered.

 

[Susquatch]

I ended up buying a baby Makita compressor. So far it hasn’t been an issue- especially since most tools are going battery powered.

This is my goto compressor now too. I don't use air tools anymore because battery tools have taken their place and I don't spray paint. All it really needs to do is provide air to keep the chips away, clean stuff, and inflate tires.

I do have a bigger tank but it takes too long to get it up to pressure. I'll prolly sell it someday soon.