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<blockquote data-quote="ConstitutionCowboy" data-source="post: 3254413" data-attributes="member: 745"><p>It's funny that a thread on rusted out compressor tanks should pop up right now. My 25 year old 60 Gal. compressor developed a pinhole in the bottom. I drained it often but obviously not often enough.</p><p></p><p>I saved the motor(6 horse), the compressor with all the 'plumbing', and salvaged the mounting plate off the top. I bought a new 30 gal. propane tank and welded up a frame to hold it all. Since the propane tank doesn't have a drain in the bottom, I plumed it with a siphon tube that reaches the bottom and added a ball valve to 'blow out' any water that might accumulate. It will be real convenient to 'purge' out any water daily by simply opening the ball valve for a second or two every time it gets used. Before, you had to get down on your hands and knees and reach under to drain it.</p><p></p><p>Propane tanks are rated much higher than regular air compressor tanks due to the higher pressure propane can get to in hot weather. My compressor is set up to run at 125 psi., so I feel comfortable with the setup.</p><p></p><p>I should have it completed and ready to run tomorrow. If I live, I'll let you know how it does. I might even post a picture.</p><p></p><p>Woody</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ConstitutionCowboy, post: 3254413, member: 745"] It's funny that a thread on rusted out compressor tanks should pop up right now. My 25 year old 60 Gal. compressor developed a pinhole in the bottom. I drained it often but obviously not often enough. I saved the motor(6 horse), the compressor with all the 'plumbing', and salvaged the mounting plate off the top. I bought a new 30 gal. propane tank and welded up a frame to hold it all. Since the propane tank doesn't have a drain in the bottom, I plumed it with a siphon tube that reaches the bottom and added a ball valve to 'blow out' any water that might accumulate. It will be real convenient to 'purge' out any water daily by simply opening the ball valve for a second or two every time it gets used. Before, you had to get down on your hands and knees and reach under to drain it. Propane tanks are rated much higher than regular air compressor tanks due to the higher pressure propane can get to in hot weather. My compressor is set up to run at 125 psi., so I feel comfortable with the setup. I should have it completed and ready to run tomorrow. If I live, I'll let you know how it does. I might even post a picture. Woody [/QUOTE]
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