Craftsman Orange Tank Compressor Question

[netbrad]

There is a used Craftsman 1.5 HP, 12 gallon air compressor with an orangish-gold tank for sale that I thought about getting. Any idea what year it might be from? Google isn't helping.

 

[OccupantRJ]

Likely not helpful, but I just sold one of those tanks that I bought in 2003, and it was likely 10 years old or more at the time. I guess 20 years old for the tank.

 

[kams1973]

I've seen several of their older tanks with the gold color

 

[netbrad]

Its model 919.155613. The power cord is missing the grounding plug, how easy would it be to replace the cord?

 

[tool_enthusiast]

Its model 919.155613. The power cord is missing the grounding plug, how easy would it be to replace the cord?

I don't think replacing the cord will be that difficult if you can get to the terminals where the cord is internally attached to.

But do you have more specs on this compressor like the CFM output and maximum PSI? What kind of impact tools do you plan on using for it? I think I read right on my Dewalt compressor where it said something like change the tank after 20-25 years, so maybe these things have a limited lifespan.

 

[griff99]

There was a cross post on here a few months ago about someone buying a used air compressor that looked good on the outside, but then when it he pressurized it exploded and damn near killed him. After seeing that I will never buy a used compressor regardless of how much $$$ I save. I also now always empty my tanks when I am done using them, sure it is less convenient but at least the condensation doesn't get a chance to sit in the bottom of the tank and cause rust.

 

[91bronc300]

There was a cross post on here a few months ago about someone buying a used air compressor that looked good on the outside, but then when it he pressurized it exploded and damn near killed him. After seeing that I will never buy a used compressor regardless of how much $$$ I save. I also now always empty my tanks when I am done using them, sure it is less convenient but at least the condensation doesn't get a chance to sit in the bottom of the tank and cause rust.

That's a good point but I wouldn't totally let that dissuade you from buying a used compressor. I would just see what the water looks like from the tank before you buy it. And do an initial pump up to full pressure before you buy it (standing clear of course). I got my current compressor for less than 1/4 of new cost and it's great. The water was kind of muddy when I first got it but not bad. I even pumped it up to close to 200 psi to check the safety relief. Maybe that was kind of dumb but I was standing away from it and if it was going to explode I wanted it to explode while I was doing that, not by surprise while using it.

 

[Wiggum]

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=86685

 

[Zebu Fellenz]

Its model 919.155613. The power cord is missing the grounding plug, how easy would it be to replace the cord?

Uhm, why not just replace the plug?