Posted by kcm.MN on October 06, 2017 at 20:23:34 from (174.219.4.103):
In Reply to: Question???? posted by Greg1959 on October 06, 2017 at 14:50:24:
Found it! Here's a video from a guy who sent an endoscope down into a compressor tank, almost twice the age of yours. He also has another video where he cut open the tank from another compressor to see what was inside.
After the video from the endoscope, he took a couple of magnets and pulled lots of rust from inside the tank, stating how the rust flakes were still quite moist even though no water was blowing out. Venting the air from a tank releases pressure and excess (or puddling) moisture, but not the moisture film, which continues to eat away at the inside of the tank.
In your case, you say how the compressor has been outside for 20 years - I hope at least covered. In any case, ANY such tank that is not within an insulated area is going to be more prone to temperature swings, which can cause additional condensation on outside of tank. Add in nighttime dew. Now add in any bug juices or bird poo that might be somewhat corrosive. Add in grass/leaves blown in by wind or the lawn mower, let sit with moisture and it'll rot, not helping the tank any, that's for sure!
So, if you write a post stating your concern against the tank failing, then the best course is to replace the tank. As the compressor needs repair, get a new compressor.
"Most" such tanks will not blow, but rather develop small leaks. If someone continues to use the tank even with it leaking, then eventually it will blow. If someone tries to "fix" the tank (like when welding), then there's a good chance they are creating a ticking time bomb! The 2nd link below is from a security camera that happened to catch one air tank that blew, and it wasn't a pretty sight! That's why I wrote the post as I did.
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