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Jeff Wisnia
 
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Jason D. wrote:
Looking to use propane tank either two 20lb or one 40lb tanks as air
tanks?

I'll get new empty tanks FYI if this is doable. I hear they're
supposed to hold up to 300 PSI test as part of requirement as propane
tanks?

Cheers,

Wizard



The concensus of what I've heard is that while propane tanks will stand
the pressure, they are not as thick walled as tanks designed for air
service. Thus they will rust out much faster if the air in them isn't
thoroughly dry, something that's not to easy to achieve if you're
planning on using them for air compressor storage tanks.

Unless you stand them upside down it won't be easy to add a water drain
valve either.

I did use a 20 lb bottle for several years as an emergency "air pig" for
occassionally filling a flat tire. I installed a kit I purchased for
about $15 which replaced the propane tank valve with a new valve with a
pressure relief, a Schrader (tire valve) filler port, and a 2 foot hose
with a tire valve chuck on its end.

After reading comments to the contrary here and elsewhere I chucked it
and spent $29.95 on a genuine air pig.

HTH,

Jeff

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