The Deadly Explosion Hazard you Didn't Know was Sitting in your Shop

[@dannyl2598]

I know of two situations where people repaired a leaking air compressor tank. Both of them ended shortly after, in an unimaginable explosion with a lot of damage. By the grace of God, no one was injured in either situation. Thanks for this video.

[@southerningenuity4458]

I’m glad nobody was hurt. Thanks for watching!

[@BareRoseGarage]

Good stuff. This is also why I don't really recommend buying a used compressor unless you really know what you are getting into. NO ONE remembers to drain the tanks, and the cost of a replacement tank is nearly the cost of a new compressor. Also to add..... under pressure it actually accelerates the rusting process. It might take 20 years for piece of metal setting on the ground to rust, but it will only take a few years for it to do the same inside a compressor tank.

[@southerningenuity4458]

Wow! I didn't know that. That's interesting. Thanks for watching.

[@infinity3jif]

Yeah, that's Effy, the air compressor I use was purchased by my old man 20 years ago. I inherited all of his stuff and I've never seen him drain it. Believe it or not, it still looks new, he didn't use it very much, it sat inside his utility building unused.

[@southerningenuity4458]

If it wasn’t used that much, there may not be much water in it. I would definitely fire it up to about 50 or 60 psi and crack the drain valve to see what happens. Be sure to check out my other video where I installed the automatic drain valve from Harbor Freight. Thanks for watching!

[@infinity3jif]

@@southerningenuity4458 I will do that.

[@bsquaredsc461]

VERY informative! Good Stuff. May have to use this video one day in a safety training class.

[@southerningenuity4458]

That would be cool! Thanks for watching!

[@stevezielonko1386]

We had one blow up at a newspaper i worked at as a pressman .there were 3 big compressors. Near the sink. All the systems on the press were air operated. About 5 minutes after we all got done cleaning up and went on break. One blew up. It knocked down a big portion of a mortar block wall .blocks were in the sink.

[@southerningenuity4458]

Wow! You're lucky to have been on break and not in the area. Thanks for watching!

[@stevezielonko1386]

Im a bit worried about the one in my shop now the drain plug is seized and i have tried unsuccessfully to just remove it from the bottom of the tank .

[@southerningenuity4458]

@@stevezielonko1386 Oh no, that doesn't sound good. Be careful.

[@lynnprice2325]

I never knew how dangerous a mans tools in a shop was thats amazing

[@southerningenuity4458]

Yeah, there can be some dangerous tools in a shop. Thanks for watching!

[@leebyrd68]

Dang!! Good stuff brother!! Still my trainer!!😂😂

[@southerningenuity4458]

Thanks! Does that mean you learned something? If so, then I did my job. Hope all is well Lee.

[@leebyrd68]

@@southerningenuity4458 Absolutely!! I really enjoy your videos!! I’ve used a couple of things from them!!

[@keiths4874]

Yep very dangerous, like any tank they should have the life expectancy stamped into the tank at some place

[@southerningenuity4458]

That's a good idea. Thanks for watching!

[@bamatractor]

I seen one blow. It shot it up in the air about 8-10 feet. Nobody got hurt, but they could have!

[@southerningenuity4458]

I'm glad nobody got hurt. Thanks for watching!