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On Thu, 18 May 2006 20:10:57 -0700, (daniel
peterman) wrote:

The holes are more like hairline cracks. Barely visible. I know this is
a bit unsafe but I set the pressure to only rise to about 60 psi. I
solderedup the cracks with silver solder. I just need it to get me thru
this spraypainting job then it gets the craigslist treatment.

A BIT Unsafe? Are you eff-ing NUTS? Do you have your last will and
testament all written and notarized?

Even at 60 PSI, if that tank comes apart at the wrong moment anyone
close to it can end up dead or seriously mangled.

Before pressurizing a tank with known structural problems, I'd go
buy one of the "portable air tanks" for $15 or so, add a tee on the
hose for the air In and Out, and you have a usable air receiver. Be
sure to turn the tank over and drain out the water daily.

Then after you finish the paint job you deliberately destroy the bad
receiver on the compressor (slicing one end shell off with a Sawzall
or a big torch-cut hole should be plenty) and you can sell off the
motor and compressor as replacement parts.

Keep the portable air tank - they are handy for refilling and
getting a leaking car tire off the ground /just/ long enough to drive
to the closest tire shop. No tow truck, jacking or lug wrench needed.

-- Bruce --

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Bruce L. Bergman, Woodland Hills (Los Angeles) CA - Desktop
Electrician for Westend Electric - CA726700
5737 Kanan Rd. #359, Agoura CA 91301 (818) 889-9545
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