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Wow.
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Yup, first thing i did was shut my 25 year oid compressor off. I will turn it on only when i use it. Lucky the dudes kid was not in the garage when it went off like a grenade as he said .
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Yes. Very lucky that nobody was near that compressor.
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Man, it is absolutely imperative to have an easy-to-access ball valve on the bottom of the tank to blow that moisture out (OFTEN!) to avoid situations like this. Also, keep a sharp eye on that pressure limit switch that’s easy to adjust or replace if need be!
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1962 Biscayne O-21669 MKIV/M-22 1962 Bel Air Sport Coupe 409/1,000 Last edited by markjohnson; 12-21-2021 at 05:16 AM. Reason: . |
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earntaz (12-21-2021) |
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I have a 42 year old SEARS compressor that i still use i often thought about it giving out
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Compressed air, a lot of us take it for granted but it can be like dynamite.
I too have a portable compressor in my shop which is only on when needed. Is there a way to check internally the integrity of the steel chamber? Paul |
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Paul you could probably check with a telescopic camera thru the hole on top were switch mounts into, with a bright light along the bottom welded seam and you can make this cheap air dryer and remove a lot of moisture that would otherwise settle on the bottom of compressor.
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I appreciate you reminding us all about the dangers of air pressure. Paul |
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I bought my Sears air compressor in 1975 when I was in college. It maxes out at 85 pounds, but I'm sure that could cause a problem.
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