woodchucker wrote:

Well, this tank hadn't been used for years the owner said. I let the
water out of my tank weekly, how long do you let it sit there.
I figure that years of sitting means deep rust inside. Based on the
stink of that water, I'd have to say it's been in there a long time.

You'd probably be surprised at how many comressors never get drained, and
sit with water in them for years. Fire it up and use it. You'll find out
if it leaks.

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-Mike-