Hey all,
I've got one of those portable air tanks that I've had for years. Recently, the relief valve, that's supposed to releive pressure over a certain threshold (say 150 psi or so) started popping open at about 60 psi.
I'd like to just replace the valve block that has the on/off valve and the pressure relief valve and I'm hoping it won't cost as much as just replacing the whole tank (but I'm afraid it might).
I've searched the 'net a bit and most results are for SCUBA stuff (not applicable), tank "conversion kits" (like for BBQ grill propane tanks to be used for this purpose...kit costs more than a complete, ready-to-go air tank), or entire portable air tanks.
Anybody Been there, Done that?
Thanks,
Clem
Look for either a Grainger or a shop that sells and services industrial air compressors
This thing?
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/6X272?BaseItem=4TK12
Not as much as a new tank, but if the tank is more than a couple of years old it may be worth replacing anyway.
That's the one...thanks!
I think I've got a local grainger...gotta check that out.
The tank is several years old, and I'll certainly look over the inside, but I think it's in reasonable shape.
Thanks again!
Clem
Clem, I've got a tank (air pig) that I never use. Pay the shipping and the valve is yours. It looks like the one above but also has a short hose and a gage.
Can't be that much from 12020, weighs a pound maybe?
Dan
McMaster-Carr also sells them, page 455 in their catalog, for @$10.
Hardware stores. I got mine at the local NAPA. ok, I know .
I've just seen them at the ACE store.
914Driver wrote:
...Pay the shipping and the valve is yours...
Dan
Dan...thanks for the offer.
I went by my local grainger at lunch and think I have the situation under control at this point.
Again...I appreciate the help everyone!
Clem
