Compressor storage.

I had a friend who use to put oil in his tank to stop corrosion, just enough to swish around the bottom, don't know if it works or not but I can't see it harming anything or getting into the air stream, maybe a compressor expert will chime in with advice. Aluminium tank, I thought steel would be a far better option for a pressure vessel.

Cheers Patrick.

Mick- I get your point and it's very valid, likely not much chance of a real problem, however this has an aluminum tank, a far different matter when compared to steel I think. While in military service I saw the aftermath of an exploded tank, internal corrosion caused it and it was a dramatic result. I've been rather cautious and concerned ever since.

Seems the older I get, the more interested I become in continuing the trend. I do hope they coated the interior with some corrosion preventative material when assembled.

The best, Patrick

What is it your worried about? if its rust I think the tank would take a lot longer to rust out than the mechanics to die of old age.

Thanks, Mick. The valve is a handle type, even I would hard pressed to lose it as it's screwed in, nearly Patrick proof without using a wrench.

Even after extended periods of use, I've never seen more than a VERY SLIGHT mist of moisture exit the valve when draining, I'm sure you're correct saying it will likely be dry when using again. Let's see if anyone else has an opinion, (must be a scientist out there.)

Cheers back at'cha, Patrick

Id leave it in, drain it before you use it again but I bet it's dry. Murphy says if you leave it out it will vanish.

Cheers from Mick.