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Weekend_Warrior
05-21-06, 10:57 AM
Anyone know the typical pressure rating on a propane tank?
I was thinking of using one as an auxilliary tank on my compressor (150psi max), as my current tank is somewhat smaller than I need.
Thanks in advance.
I was thinking of using one as an auxilliary tank on my compressor (150psi max), as my current tank is somewhat smaller than I need.
Thanks in advance.
majakdragon
05-21-06, 11:38 AM
The relief valve on propane tanks is set between 275 and 350 (depending on the regular usage). I typed in "using a propane tank for an air tank" in my searchbar and got lots of hits and explanations. None advised against it with the exception of the size tank you are going to use if it is too small to do the job. Good luck.
Weekend_Warrior
05-21-06, 01:24 PM
Great, thanks!
I did a couple searches, none as specific as yours, so I did not get as good of results.
Thanks again
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I did a couple searches, none as specific as yours, so I did not get as good of results.
Thanks again
:thumbup:
MaineMan51
05-21-06, 07:14 PM
something else to consider
How will you deal with water that gets trapped in the tank from condensation?
Most air tanks have a drain and/or water trapping system.
Food for thought to prolong the life of the tank
Good luck
How will you deal with water that gets trapped in the tank from condensation?
Most air tanks have a drain and/or water trapping system.
Food for thought to prolong the life of the tank
Good luck
lexmarks567
06-02-06, 04:25 AM
Yeah you need a tank with a drain to get rid of the water or else it will cause rust and next time you put air in it BOOM.
Pendragon
06-02-06, 05:33 AM
Remove any fittings on the tank, let it air out for about a week, then take it to a local welding/sandblasting shop.
Have them sandblast and prime it, and weld a bung fitting to the bottom (basically drill a hole and weld a nut to it), then you can install a drain line.
Been using a converted 150g tank for years myself.
Have them sandblast and prime it, and weld a bung fitting to the bottom (basically drill a hole and weld a nut to it), then you can install a drain line.
Been using a converted 150g tank for years myself.