chevyaddict83 39 #1 Posted November 11, 2013 I git a nice Rol-air wheelbarrow compressor. It has*ballpark* 9 gallon tank. 5.5hp Kawasaki gas motor. Now, my dilemma. One if the tanks has a leak. Can I step up to a 40 gallon tank without doing any damage? Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoctorHfuhruhurr 137 #2 Posted November 11, 2013 Since it's a gasoline motor I can't think of a reason it would do any damage but it will take a lot longer to get up to pressure. If it were electric I could a possible overheating issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyovrcntry 115 #3 Posted November 12, 2013 We used the wheelbarrow type compressors on the job .there were times we would get a hole in the tank and plug it with a metal screw and rubber washer.I think you could use a bigger tank with no problem.If you look at the specs on your compressor and look at a new 100 gal compressor,I think you will see your compressor is bigger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chevyaddict83 39 #4 Posted November 12, 2013 We used the wheelbarrow type compressors on the job .there were times we would get a hole in the tank and plug it with a metal screw and rubber washer.I think you could use a bigger tank with no problem.If you look at the specs on your compressor and look at a new 100 gal compressor,I think you will see your compressor is bigger. That's what I was thinking. The thought of welding it and making a really big pipe bomb is a scary idea Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
64s 83 #5 Posted November 12, 2013 I personally would never repair a tank. You now will always have a weak point, and don't know how much pressure it can safely hold. I'd be afraid of when (not if) it would explode. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baerpath 517 #6 Posted November 12, 2013 We have welding done on cryogenic 600psi tanks . Way I look at it, to make it it had to be welded so welding it again isn't going to hurt if done correctly. Drill the hole out and weld a filler plug in. For a low pressure air tank like your talking almost anyone could do it Or take it to a cert welder and let them do it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyovrcntry 115 #7 Posted November 12, 2013 What gives anyone the idea a tank like this would explode.It would just start leaking again,not explode. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chevyaddict83 39 #8 Posted November 12, 2013 A few very well respected people have told me some horror stories. The thought makes my skin crawl Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
