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    Need some help with an old compressor

    Still trying to identify this tank, found some clues that might help. Sticker residue left on tank says Wayne and the sticker was applied to indicate this was always a vertical tank. Found a stamp near one of the welds but I am not sure what it means. Anyone have any ideas? Sent from my...
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    Need some help with an old compressor

    200 psi seems to be more of a standard test for compressor tanks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Need some help with an old compressor

    Currently I am thinking about hydrostatic testing the tank to 300 psi. If it holds pressure would it be safe to assume 150psi is safe? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Need some help with an old compressor

    I looked over the tank, I dont see an id plate or manufacturer info, no stamping, just a bare tank. There are no large inspection ports, so I shined a light through one of the open ports....looks surprisingly clean inside but would need a borescope to really verify. This tank feels solid and...
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    Need some help with an old compressor

    What makes you believe that this is a water tank? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Need some help with an old compressor

    Does anyone know what the cast finned piece is between the check valve and the pressure gauge? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Need some help with an old compressor

    I have a filter for it, but the element probably should be replaced. It looks like the piping between pump and tank is cobbled together and incorrect. Does anyone have any resources or info for getting this setup correctly and safely? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Need some help with an old compressor

    What is an unloader? This is first "big" compressor i have ever owned. I dont know the terminology yet. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Need some help with an old compressor

    I was offered this compressor for free, couldn't pass it up! It appears to be plumbed incorrectly. Could anyone provide some guidance or insight? My initial thought is to set it up correctly and test it. If that works I will clean it up, break it down, and restore it. Let me know what you...
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