Diy air tanks for compressor

[z-edition 006]

That is one weird looking compressor, but I sure appreciate the quality of work going into it.

Carry on

I bet my compressor looks much better than you do

 

[z-edition 006]

Some more progress:

 

[z-edition 006]

There have been little posting on the forum in the lately, but that doesn't mean anything has happened. Have had a leak checked with soapy water all of the welds and connections of 0.3 bar with compressed air, no leaks.
Then drained the air and filled it up with water, then increased the pressure to 15 bar. Test ok

Here are some pictures:

 

[FTG-05]

Z-ed, I just watched a couple of your videos.

The good news: No use of that GD selfie-stick! Thank you. Subscribed.

I wish I could weld like you!

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[z-edition 006]

Z-ed, I just watched a couple of your videos.

The good news: No use of that GD selfie-stick! Thank you. Subscribed.

I wish I could weld like you!

[insertbeericonhere]

Thanks.

 

[sberry]

There was a lot of misinterpretation here. My comments about it being 3x were in support of it. At this thickness it is so far above its design demands none of it is any safety concern. With 2 or 3 passes around the fittings it better not leak, if it does the welder needs to retire.
We wouldn't have even bothered to test it. I mentioned 3x,, the number is probably even higher

 

[z-edition 006]

Some small progress.

 

[OCD]

Wow, awesome build!!

 

[slopdog]

you do nice work .

 

[z-edition 006]

Thanks guys

Some TLC to the compressor head, then it looks like this.

 

[FTG-05]

Some small progress.

 

[z-edition 006]

Some more pictures.

 

[bczygan]

You have SUPER POWERS!

Bill

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

Turned out awesome!

 

[z-edition 006]

You have SUPER POWERS!

Bill

Turned out awesome!

Thanks, very happy so far.

 

[mike93lx]

Wow, very nice. Great color choice, too.

I wish 3 phase was available here as easily as Europe

 

[z-edition 006]

Some more pictures:

 

[PugetDude]

Nice work, z!
I spent quite a few years in the tank/pressure vessel industry, it's clear by your design and workmanship that you know what you're doing. Your welds look top notch.
The best way to test the tanks would be to hydrotest them- fill them with water, pressurize to max design value and hold. If there is a rupture it won't explode catastrophically like it would with compressed air.
Thanks for circling back to show the finished product.

 

[z-edition 006]

Nice work, z!
I spent quite a few years in the tank/pressure vessel industry, it's clear by your design and workmanship that you know what you're doing. Your welds look top notch.
The best way to test the tanks would be to hydrotest them- fill them with water, pressurize to max design value and hold. If there is a rupture it won't explode catastrophically like it would with compressed air.
Thanks for circling back to show the finished product.

Thanks, i all ready have tested the compressor tanks. Just go back to tread 123.

 

[rattle_snake]

Excellent execution start to finish. Well done Sir! You should be proud of the finished product.

 

[PugetDude]

Thanks, i all ready have tested the compressor tanks. Just go back to tread 123.

Sorry, must have missed that because I was gobsmacked by your welds.

 

[z-edition 006]

I have a Hayden 1284 oil cooler with a 16" fan. The fan is a puller type, it also helps keeping the compressor head cool. Cooler features brazed cooper tubes with aluminium fin construction. Turbolators in every tube provide 3 1/2 times more coolinh surface than bare tubing. Overal size is: 16-3/4 x 24 x 1-1/2. Fitting size: 3/4 FPT.

The goal with this setup is to cool the air from the compressor head, then to the water trap, before dry air goes to the tanks.

Got some premade hydraulic hoses for this setup.

 

[larry4406]

Good stuff!

 

[z-edition 006]

Here is making of a Coalescing filter.

 

[purediesel]

Good lord. Probably rated for 600-800psi depending on temp haha.

 

[z-edition 006]

Here it is painted.

 

[z-edition 006]

Some more pictures:

 

[z-edition 006]

please delete this post!

 

[z-edition 006]

Here is my progress tonight:

 

[moab11]

Beautiful work! How large is the coalescing filter? The scale is hard to judge, but looks quite large and very heavy duty!

 

[z-edition 006]

Beautiful work! How large is the coalescing filter? The scale is hard to judge, but looks quite large and very heavy duty!

Thanks, it’s close to 5 litres i volum. The bigger is better i think. But be adware that this is a prototype.

 

[z-edition 006]

Some small changes:

 

[z-edition 006]

Just finished painting:

 

[z-edition 006]

Here is my Garage Compressed Air Setup.

 

[Jswain]

You did an amazing job on that it looks great

 

[z-edition 006]

You did an amazing job on that it looks great

Thanks.

 

[NETexas]

Thanks.

Nice work and welds on your compressor tanks! For sure you know what your doing.

This is a little off topic, but just got a new catalog and here are a couple of new tanks. For those looking for a replacement.

https://www.surpluscenter.com/Air-P...0-Gallon-Vertical-175-PSI-Air-Tank-4-1943.axd

https://www.surpluscenter.com/Air-P...rtical-175-PSI-Air-Compressor-Tank-4-1944.axd



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[Randy 1999]

Here is my Garage Compressed Air Setup.

Fantastic job! Enjoyed reading!
You mentioned 6 mm tank thickness and just wondering what type of TIG welder you used? HF or Lift Tig/ Live Tig?

If you used HF, would Lift or live Tig be good enough?

Thanks very much!

 

[larry4406]

Fantastic job! Enjoyed reading!
You mentioned 6 mm tank thickness and just wondering what type of TIG welder you used? HF or Lift Tig/ Live Tig?

If you used HF, would Lift or live Tig be good enough?

Thanks very much!

First welcome aboard.

Second, you are responding to a poster who was last here 12/3/2020…..

 

[Randy 1999]

First welcome aboard.

Second, you are responding to a poster who was last here 12/3/2020…..

Yes hoping he is still around, but true a long time ago!

Thanks Larry for the welcome!