Buying a used air compressor....

[danielhv]

A friend of mine has no use for his 60 gallon Porter Cable anymore. I think I can pick it up really cheap, my only concern is it has been sitting for probably 5 years. I went out there and looked at it today, it did have air in the tank, which I let out. And then opened the drain on the bottom. Water came out, but it was clean water. Tank was built in 2000.

I guess my concern is I don't want a ticking time bomb that could explode in my garage. . should I be concerned? I feel much more comfortable after seeing clean water come out. Cranked it up and it started to pressurize, but of course I didn't let it build all the way up because I'm sure the oil in the pump should be changed before it runs too much.

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[Tremor14]

is that to spray plasti-dip? thats the exact kind of compressor i am trying to get away from because it's just sooo damn loud.

[danielhv]

is that to spray plasti-dip? thats the exact kind of compressor i am trying to get away from because it's just sooo damn loud.

Yep. This one seemed pretty quiet.

[Tremor14]

it may be, mine is a craftsmen, i've heard what i bought was junk to begin with though

[SSMAN]

It should be fine if the price is right. I would not worry about the tank. They have a good size safety factor built in

[mustang_revival]

My air compressor was built in the 80s I think, I just keep replacing the motor on it and keep the cylinders oiled. Tank has been fine.