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

[@gergemall]

Thank you Mike . Excellent instructional video .

[@DIY_Mike-rm5we]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vonzellable]

Cool idea. Finally got a 25gal husky and I mostly use it for blowing out parts and work area. I want to get some air tools but I know stuff like air hammers will eat up my little 25 gal tank. Also having a little tank to bring out to a car instead of running a hose out to my driveway. Have a like and a new subscriber.

[@richsmith6952]

Great ideas presented here. Thanks for sharing! ❤️😎

[@HeyKnight]

Down to earth and informative. Thanks bud.

[@Comm0ut]

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]

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

[@josephlahood4647]

Mines a 33 gallon upright maybe 8 gallon?

[@DIY_Mike-rm5we]

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]

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.

[@davidpavshak330]

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]

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

[@billabram8512]

thank you, very helpful!

[@DIY_Mike-rm5we]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

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]

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.