Hey thanks for the reply!! Great info
the 60-80 psi interstage safety valve is separate from the tank pressure relief valve ,correct? Is this on the output of the pump? Is this like a compression test for the pump valves?
I didn't see where this is listed as a 7.5hp pump everywhere I have...
I purchased an 80 Gallon lay down tank from Craigslist with what appears to be a Kellog 331tv pump and peerless 5 hp 3ph motor. I intended to use this in my shop but have since found that the previous owner must have droped it and then tried to weld one of the legs back. I have read enough...
Inspect it good!! If the ports are too small you can get a small endoscope to check the inside out. Little surface rust is ok but if you see scaling I would be worried about that. Look up how to hydrotest. I used my pressure washer to bring it up to 300 psi and it held for a few hours before...
Yes guys I know the welds look awful
Can a professional welder salvage this? Grinding it flat and then putting a plate over it?? It held 300 psi with no leaks
I purchased a 80 Gallon Horizontial 200psi mx, 5hp motor. I brought the compressor home and decided to hydrostatic test it after reading on this site how easily you could do it. I got it to hold 300 psi for 45 mins. I did notice that it had been welded by the previous owner which was not...