air compressor tank replacement ?

Started by tomslik, May 22, 2016, 09:02:42 AM

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tomslik

May 22, 2016, 09:02:42 AM
what's the expiration date (as a rule) on the tank?
mine was built in '91...
anybody know?
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Crosley.In.AZ

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May 22, 2016, 12:25:53 PM
no idea of time limit.  My tank is from 1982.
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tom36

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May 22, 2016, 01:44:59 PM
In the Air Force we had to hydrostatic test them every 5 years-- I never saw a bad one.  2years ago, I replaced my home shop compressor, A big old v twin Westinghouse compressor and the tank was hydrostatically tested in the 50's at the Brooklyn navy Yard!  Tank was still good.  Tom...

tomslik

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May 22, 2016, 04:16:16 PM
reason I ask is that my air tank(the one for blowing up flat tires) has an exp date on it
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enjenjo

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May 22, 2016, 07:42:43 PM
Quote from: "tomslik"reason I ask is that my air tank(the one for blowing up flat tires) has an exp date on it

A compressor tank has a different certification than a portable air tank. The portable tank has to meet DOT regulations, which means it has to be tested every 10 years.
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tomslik

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May 25, 2016, 07:05:11 AM
thanks, I really didn't want to buy a new one at the moment;)
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