I borrowed some landscaping tools from my brother in law and he offered his old air compressor since he doesn’t use it. Broken tube. Easy normal part to replace.

Got a air compressor accessories kit on the way home. Replaced the hose and tip. Plugged it in outside. Left it for 10 minutes…

Never turned off. Hmm. Might be one of those that have a release valve and not auto shutoff.

20 PSI? That’s odd. Unplugged it. Hissing…
Air coming out the bottom. Maybe a puncture?

Found the spot. Got 80 grit sandpaper and 3300 PSI rated epoxy. Sanded and found rust.

Patched it and my spidey sense went off while looking at the epoxy…

Did a search:

A leaking air compressor tank—especially with a leak on the bottom where corrosion is likely—can be extremely dangerous, even if “repaired” with epoxy or other sealants. The primary risk is catastrophic rupture under pressure. If the integrity of the tank is compromised (for example, by internal rust or a patched-up hole), the tank can explode with explosive force, launching shrapnel and causing severe injury or death, as well as property damage

When tanks rupture, the velocity of air and shrapnel can be lethal. For example, a 60-gallon tank at 150 PSI can explode violently, creating 680 mph air blasts and extremely loud noise, both of which are highly hazardous for bystanders

Nope! Tossing it!
Dodged a nearly literal bullet there.

Bonus shots:

  • BurgerBaron@piefed.socialEnglish
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    16 days ago

    I possibly had a close call with the Grim Reaper after patching a garbage truck flat many years ago. Caged, but 110PSI still made me fly across the shop after a damaged band let go, and the air alone peeled the skin off one of my palms. More to that story, but suffice to say that was traumatizing. Now I have a phobia of compressed air and shit like this is why.

    Before I could afford a new compressor, I left the garage every time I ran my Grandpa’s old one I had first time after months sitting. Drained after every single use and again check for water after sitting unused a long time. Still get really nervous even just filling a car tire to 32PSI.