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compressor tank failure mode
My compressor use is limited to using a carry tank for filling tires
and very small brad-nailing jobs. The tank used to scare me, thinking of the energy contained in 125 lb of compressed air. And now I see that my tank has an "expiration date" (already passed) embossed on it. And I'll get rid of it if it is a danger. But I was thinking--what does happen if the tank fails? It's not like a bomb, where there is a near-instantaneous increase in pressure that tears the tank apart. It seems to me that what is likely to happen is rust will create a thin spot that will eventually fail, releasing rather unspectacularly all the air in the tank. Is there any safety risk in using an "expired" tank? -- Alex -- Replace "nospam" with "mail" to reply by email. Checked infrequently. |
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