Sears air compressor tank rotted out

[dmdc411]

I have a 35 year old Craftsman compressor made by deVilblis. The tank is corroded and leaking. Any safe fixes, or known replacements?

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[dmdc411]

This is what I have. Haven't been able to find replacement tanks like you once could. Hate to replace it!

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[mikegt4]

Don't bother to attempt a "repair". Replacement tanks are available (usually generic) but are often 75% of the cost of a brand new compressor. I retired my old Craftsman when it developed a pinhole leak, after 30+ years of faithful service it owed me nothing. You may be able to sell the old pump on CL.

 

[Zewnten]

Might find a used tank on Craigslist, bad pump and or motor. There's one right now near me for $40. But this is why it's a good idea to drain the tank every so often.

 

[plinker]

https://www.surpluscenter.com/Air-Pneumatics/Air-Tanks/Compressor-Replacement-Tanks/20-Gallon-Vertical-Wheel-Style-Air-Tank-4-1915.axd

20gal vertical tank for 150$, freight shipping though.

 

[930dreamer]

X2 on finding a good tank on CL. If you added your location we could shop for you.

 

[Tallpilot]

Might find a used tank on Craigslist, bad pump and or motor. There's one right now near me for $40. But this is why it's a good idea to drain the tank every so often.

Pretty sure no matter how often you drain the tank it will eventually rust. 35 years is pretty good service.

 

[texasprd]

Check with a compressor sales & repair shop - they often have used units that they can scrounge a tank from. Also here, and possibly other online sites (Google is your friend)

 

[RustyJunk]

Hard to find a used tank with everyone making smokers out of them.

 

[M_George]

Hard to find a used tank with everyone making smokers out of them.

Now your talking... ribs and brisket!!!

 

[mike93lx]

Have a welder and some scrap sheet metal?


Don't do it.

 

[Packard V8]

One might suppose more Craftsman tanks are reported to rust out because there were more Craftsman compressors sold out there. It also might be they used thin, cheap tanks; I mean lasting only thirty years without being drained; what a ripoff.

But yes, better, a bit of looking should find a sound later tank. They are thick on the ground because the Chicom compressors and motors are overtaxed. Putting two capacitors and a "5HP" sticker on a sheet metal motor the size of a loaf of bread is a lie being told at the entrance to every FLAPS and orange/blue big box store.

jack vines

 

[fourjeepin]

Flaps?

 

[anndel]

Now your talking... ribs and brisket!!!

Brisket

 

[anndel]

Flaps?

Is FLAPS = Friendly Local Auto Parts Store?

 

[warren57]

That’s crazy, I have one. Bought it from a guy for $50, as a spare.
How close are you to Colorado?

 

[catron44]

perfect time to upgrade! that's my plan when my almost 20 year old craftsman gives up the ghost, hopefully in 15 or so years!

I would keep an eye out for newer used compressors because I've looked into replacement tanks before and like the stated above, it is not worth it.

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[skruft]

I think you could find one if you advertised on CL or elsewhere. Also there are many old or broken compressors around. But I agree that it is easier to replace, after that long.

 

[Mr_B]

If compressor pump and motor is still good and you really like it (old is gold) I would just make a search for a 30 to 50 gallon tank on a donor used machine with dead pump or motor then do a nice fabrication swap to donor tank .
Could take a while find cheap decent donor tank but if you got time find and fabricate actual dollar outlay can be pretty low .