Best auxiliary tank for air compressor and how to set it up

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The best auxiliary air tank for a compressor and the best way to set it up. Also, check out my other video on getting the most out of your compressor by setting up the PSI and CFM properly. • Air compressor PSI vs ...
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@gergemall 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Mike . Excellent instructional video .

@DIY_Mike-rm5we 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@HeyKnight 3 ай бұрын

Down to earth and informative. Thanks bud.

@Comm0ut 4 ай бұрын

Used LP tanks even when emptied and the valve has been removed still contain mercaptan odorant residue which is "fun" to prank your bros when they smell "gas" (the odorant is not fuel gas). If you buy a used tank best to use a cheap USB borescope to inspect inside for corrosion since sheet metal doesn't last forever. "Receiver tanks" are wonderful things and most people don't know they exist so I scored an industrial tank dirt cheap and recommend looking out for them. Large bore hoses and fittings are as always desirable. BTW use a water separator and filter when plasma cutting so consumables last (much) longer.

@DIY_Mike-rm5we 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate you watching my video. FWIW: I do have water separators, filter, and dryer connected to my compressor. I actually changed out my normal desiccant dryer for a DIY made from a Coligan whole house water filter. Instead of 5 ounces of desiccant, it holds 2 POUNDS of desiccant. Definitely dry air. Plus, I live in wyoming. We have have almost no humidity. Thanks again for watching my videos. Mike

@billabram8512 2 ай бұрын

thank you, very helpful!

@DIY_Mike-rm5we 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@davidpavshak330 2 ай бұрын

Good video!! I just got a mcgraw 29 gallon and I was going to sell my 20gal mcgraw but maybe I’ll use it as a reserve tank. Do you think that would be too big of a reserve for the 29gal? Thanks.

@DIY_Mike-rm5we 2 ай бұрын

That will be fine. Make sure you check out my other video in-depth on putting the aux tank after the regulator and why.

@josephlahood4647 3 ай бұрын

Mines a 33 gallon upright maybe 8 gallon?

@DIY_Mike-rm5we 3 ай бұрын

If you can find an 8 gallon. But for a 33 gallon, I am positive that the compressor is strong enough for another 10 gallons. I am putting out another video soon emphasizing WHY you DON'T put the auxiliary tank BEFORE the regulator. It will talk about the pressure capabilities of the aux tank. What I suggest is to go get a used 40 pound propane tank. It is about 9.5 gallons. A small (20 pound propane tank) like for a barbeque hold about 4.7 gallons. The propane tank can handle more than 200 psi so you'll be good for most compressors. But for your 33 gallon compressor, I'm positive it can handle another 10 gallons.

@josephlahood4647 3 ай бұрын

That would be great Mike. I'm actually rebuilding my piston plate seals etc now but the tank seems ok. I sprayed some Extend rust converter down top holes figured can't hurt. Looking forward to the bigger propane tank video.

@Rein_Ciarfella Ай бұрын

You talked about how to set this up as an auxiliary AND portable air tank but you didn’t do that. All I saw in the end was a portable tank at the downstream end of your system.

@DIY_Mike-rm5we Ай бұрын

Appreciate the feedback. It's just basic plumbing. Get the right wrench (recommend a breaker bar) and take off the propane valve. Then just put on normal pipe fittings to connect to your air compressor. I have a 2nd video on why you should put the tank after the regulator. It explains more. Thanks again.