Good source for an air tank?

[WhoWhatNow]

Anyone have any experience buying a new air receiver tank? I am looking at a used Curtis compressor on Craigslist and the price is really good. The problem is that the tank has a rust hole in it so I know I will need a new tank. I checked out Grainger, but their tanks are over a $1000. This is for a home shop so I’m not looking to spend quite that much. I saw this place and the price seems reasonable.

http://www.ecompressedair.com/acces...ertical-air-receiver-tank-60-gal-200-psi.aspx

They meet ASME requirements. The pressure rating is 200psi and I only plan on keeping the tank at 150. Is that enough of a safety margin? I may get killed in shipping. I haven’t called to find out what that will run for a 60gal. Any comments or recommendations? Any other suppliers to look at?

Thanks!

 

[kmkalf]

i was at lowes yesterday and they have 60 and 80 gallon compressors for under 800

 

[BPJOOP93]

how big a tank are you looking for? at harbor freight they have a portable tank for around $50.

 

[930dreamer]

I bought a new/crated Atlas Copco 120 gal receiver tank on ebay for $85. Can't get around shipping though, might find a close seller on ebay.

 

[R6 Racer]

I sent you a PM.

Steve

 

[Stephenw]

IMHO the only viable option is to find a good used tank via Craigslist or the classified ads in your local newspaper. All of the new tanks I have seen cost as much as a whole compressor from Lowes, the Home Depot, or Harbor Freight.

 

[akdiesel]

That price for Grainger sounds like a stainless tank.

 

[djjsr]

I found this website a while back. Haven't bought anything from them and I don't know about shipping costs but they have decent prices.

http://www.mastertoolrepair.com/tanks-c-298.html?osCsid=b9k9o05sku2c8cacug3lpibb64

 

[nehog]

Any air compressor supply/repair shop would have them. In my case, I got a slightly used, re-certified tank for a very good price that way. The tank was upgraded by the prior owner who needed a bigger one, when I got it I got one for a small faction of a new one, and it looked almost new...

 

[WhoWhatNow]

i was at lowes yesterday and they have 60 and 80 gallon compressors for under 800

That’s my dilemma. Do I get a better build older one with more CFMs or a new one with a warranty. Still trying to decide.

how big a tank are you looking for? at harbor freight they have a portable tank for around $50.

Most likely a 60 or 80 gal. I am going to put this in my basement then run black pipe to the two car attached garage. I don't think on o the HF portables will be big enough. I use mostly a impact gun, but I may add a sand blaster for small pieces.

I bought a new/crated Atlas Copco 120 gal receiver tank on ebay for $85. Can't get around shipping though, might find a close seller on ebay.

Most likely a 60 or 80 gal. I am going to put this in my basement then run black pipe to the two car attached garage. I don't think on o the HF portables will be big enough. I use mostly a impact gun, but I may add a sand blaster for small pieces.

 

[WhoWhatNow]

Any air compressor supply/repair shop would have them. In my case, I got a slightly used, re-certified tank for a very good price that way. The tank was upgraded by the prior owner who needed a bigger one, when I got it I got one for a small faction of a new one, and it looked almost new...

Great idea. I didn’t even know these shops existed. I just found one a few miles away. I think I will give them a call on Monday. Thanks!

 

[Motofixxer]

You could also keep an eye on Craigslist as mentioned. You may not find it immediately. But it's a good source for a lot of odd things. I found a brand new looking 25gal for $20.

 

[trbomax]

Yep,there's an upright 120 gal saylor beall on mid michigan CL ,looks almost new for $200

 

[REAL HOT SCHITT]

anyone have any experience buying a new air receiver tank? I am looking at a used curtis compressor on craigslist and the price is really good. The problem is that the tank has a rust hole in it so i know i will need a new tank. I checked out grainger, but their tanks are over a $1000. This is for a home shop so i’m not looking to spend quite that much. I saw this place and the price seems reasonable.

http://www.ecompressedair.com/acces...ertical-air-receiver-tank-60-gal-200-psi.aspx

they meet asme requirements. The pressure rating is 200psi and i only plan on keeping the tank at 150. Is that enough of a safety margin? I may get killed in shipping. I haven’t called to find out what that will run for a 60gal. Any comments or recommendations? Any other suppliers to look at?

Thanks!

hi.
I go to truck wreakers and buy air brake tanks for 25 bucks each for air dryer on compessors.

U can put 2 in tandem like the bostitch nailer compressors.

 

[little d]

An old hot water tank?

 

[Joe69]

An old hot water tank?

Don't even think about it! You need a tank that's certified for the high pressures of an air compressor.

Joe