Quincy model 230 ROC 32 with corroded tank

by Gregg Wallace
(North Carolina)

I have a Quincy 230 ROC 32 compressor that was given to me about 15 years ago. I used it very little at the time. I finished off my upstairs about five years ago and set it out side of my house to have air for tools used in this project.

However I neglected to get it back out of the weather and it has been sitting there that long.

I used it for pumping up air tanks and tires and things of that nature. I have now built a shop and want to put it to full use. The compressor obviously needs some tlc after this much neglect. I need to know where to start and what I should do to ensure this unit is safe and reliable. There is quite a bit of surface rust on the tank. Should I have it hydro tested or just replace it. Should I buy a rebuild kit or just service it. I know I should be ashamed for the treatment of this machine but whats done is done. Any suggestions please. Gregg

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Bill says...

It were me with this compressor I'd clean it up, change the oil, and put it to work. If it worked... wonderful. If it didn't, depending on what the failure was, I'd fix it or replace it.

If the tank corrosion is widespread, I would replace the tank, if it were me. Normally, a metal tank will rust in a spot or two and eventually a hole may develop. That shouldn't be a catastrophic failure, just a leak. You fix the leak or replace the tank.

If the tank is badly and widely corroded, my thought it that this might be a recipe for a major tank failure, and if that happens, you might get bits of tank flying around.

Might cost you as much to test the tank as to buy a new one?

Cheers,

Bill