mark wrote:
> I have a 60 gal vertical compressor that has a leak at the large nut
> where the regulator is threaded into the tank.
>
> It is leaking around the large nut itself. This is not something that I
> can remove.
>
> Will an epoxy seal and problem? If so, which one?
I'm assuming you mean there has been a failure of/at the weld between
the tank and the nut used to mount the regulator. If so, how old is
the compressor? If new, complain to the manufacturer and _maybe_ you
can get relief. If old, it may be an early indication of water/rust on
the inside of the tank.
Best would be, of course, to repair it if you're handy w/ and have the
facilities to weld it.
Depending on the size of the hole and whether it is just a minute weld
imperfection that has failed and not a larger corrosion area that has
"thin-walled" the tank so it's getting ready to leg go in a larger
area, you may be able to get by w/ an epoxy. I'd probably look at one
of the "metal-weld" types (and make sure this area isn't pointing out
into the shop where if it lets go it isn't aiming at me)....
If it's and old unit and there's an indication of rust or water
accumulation, consider a new tank is in your future, probably.
"mark" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>I have a 60 gal vertical compressor that has a leak at the large nut
> where the regulator is threaded into the tank.
>
> It is leaking around the large nut itself. This is not something that I
> can remove.
>
> Will an epoxy seal and problem? If so, which one?
>
> Thanks
>
>
No, why can you not remove the nut (cap)?
Dave
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Teamcasa wrote:
> "mark" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> >I have a 60 gal vertical compressor that has a leak at the large nut
> > where the regulator is threaded into the tank.
> >
> > It is leaking around the large nut itself. This is not something that I
> > can remove.
> >
> > Will an epoxy seal and problem? If so, which one?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> >
> No, why can you not remove the nut (cap)?
>
> Dave
>
>
>
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I think I would be looking at a new tank , if its the weld that has
seperated.
I would not fancy a regulator fired across the shop if the whole thing
seperates.
(I dont know if that would happen at 120 psi or if it just goes poffff)
reweld and tank seal by a licensed pressure vessel welder might be an
option
On 18 Oct 2006 05:19:49 -0700, "mark" <[email protected]> wrote:
>I have a 60 gal vertical compressor that has a leak at the large nut
>where the regulator is threaded into the tank.
>
>It is leaking around the large nut itself. This is not something that I
>can remove.
>
>Will an epoxy seal and problem? If so, which one?
>
>Thanks
If the tank is old, it's time to replace it just for safety sake. When
one leak starts chances are another will develop. Anyway, if you
still want to try a sealant consider JBWeld (available most hw stores,
Lowes or BORG).