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compressor tank repair
On Dec 7, 7:14*pm, Too_Many_Tools wrote:
You do realize that if someone is injured by this pressure vessel, you are now finacially liable. TMT There is almost no chance of anyone being injured by your pressure tank. The leak you describe is not going to cause a catastrophic failure. Dan |
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compressor tank repair
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RBnDFW wrote: On 12/5/2010 11:09 PM, Michael A. Terrell wrote: RBnDFW wrote: OK, so I got a deal - Like new 60-gallon Kobalt compressor for $125 on CL. He said it had a hole in the tank, but he couldn't find it. So I got it home powered it up, and sure enough, there's a hole in the bottom It's about 1/16", in the weld area adjacent to the large drain bung at the very bottom. Now, this thing looks brand new. I really don't think it's rust perforation. the paint wasn't bubbled, and there is no rust at the edges of the hole. i think it was just a porous weld. Anyway, I'd like to fix it. Here's what I'm thinking: Drill out to whatever diameter gives good thickness. Tap it, and screw in a bolt. Then either braze or silver solder Better suggestions welcome. If it looks brand new I would contact whoever made the tank and complain. They have to meet safety standards and a tank with hole doesn't. I've considered that. I may yet. Do it. You have nothing to lose, and the manufacturer (or seller) may well replace the whole thing. Also, they need to know that things are slipping through their inspection process. Joe Gwinn |
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compressor tank repair
On Dec 8, 10:24*am, Joseph Gwinn wrote:
... Do it. *You have nothing to lose, and the manufacturer (or seller) may well replace the whole thing. *Also, they need to know that things are slipping through their inspection process. Joe Gwinn Then the company sells the tank cheap to a second-hand dealer and we hear about it again from the next home-shop buyer. That's how I got a 60 gallon Husky compressor for $75. |
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