Portable air tank

[tstex]

Hello to all,

Does anyone have a recommendation on a good portable air tank [5-10gal range].

Desired features

• American Made from reputable company
• comes w air hose 3ft+
• preferred quick connect hose
• heavy duty construction/corrosion resistant [at least for 10 yrs]

Thanks in-advance,
tstex

 

[JJT]

I recycled an old 20# propane tank, it was less than $20 to convert it, (fittings and air line)

 

[newbury]

I bought the Northern Tool model about 10 years ago. Works.

 

[tstex]

Thanks guys. Do not have the time or tools to convert. New, can you pls tell me what model you have? Also, I updated my criteria that it be made in USA from a good company. Thank you

 

[bigtiller]

I have a 10 gallon one I bought from Sears about 30 years ago. It will put enough air into a pickup truck tire to get you to a service station and that's about it. I wouldn't even consider a 5 gallon one.

If I outlast mine, I would like to get a 20 gallon vertical tank on wheels because they take up less floor space.

 

[gsganzer]

Have you considered carrying an inflator instead? I have this one made by Milwaukee, but I believe dewalt and Makita have their own versions.

Milwaukee 12V Inflator

 

[LittleBill21]

I just got this one, i think its amazing, i did throw away the hose and make my own because I use different fittings, it also has a drain, which almost none of them have, and its a decent price

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Multi-Purpose-Air-Tank/50126548

 

[Sawyer Rob]

Thanks guys. Do not have the time or tools to convert. New, can you pls tell me what model you have? Also, I updated my criteria that it be made in USA from a good company. Thank you

Maybe not, but it's your best option, if you want American made...

To make one, all you need is some fittings from a hardware and some tools, they aren't rocket science to make.

SR

 

[MossRoad]

I've had a harbor freight 10 gallon air tank for what seems like 25+ years. I have no idea where it was made, but it works just fine. I put a female quick connect onto it so I can just snap my air line onto it and let if fill without me having to hold a chuck on it. On the rare occasion I made need extra air volume out of my compressor, I'll hook that tank into the line as well. Gives me more capacity.

 

[MossRoad]

I just got this one, i think its amazing, i did throw away the hose and make my own because I use different fittings, it also has a drain, which almost none of them have, and its a decent price

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Multi-Purpose-Air-Tank/50126548

That looks good. Has fittings on it already.

 

[LittleBill21]

That looks good. Has fittings on it already.

it does, and you can tie it in front of a compressor if you want the extra 7 gallons of capacity, great tank. just got rid of my 5 gallon HF one due to age and hose valve issues.

 

[ddgood]

Don't know what your specific requirement for having the tank, but if its just air at a remote location and you have 20V battery tools, buy one of the compressor/inflators that will run on your exiting battery packs. I have a Dewalt DCC020IB and it will air truck tires to 80+psi no problem. Much more portable than the tank and provide a lot more air on an 4 or 5 ah battery pack. Look for a Project Farm youtube review of battery powered inflators for his take.

 

[tstex]

Thanks a million guys...I saw the Kobalt and it already comes w the quick connectors, has a drain and is 7 gal vs just 5 gal. The fact you can connect directly to com your compressor means I'm not holding an air-chuck to a Schrader Valve. I like the inflators, but trying to avoid something w batteries at this point.

 

[CADplans]

Lets see,,
The spare tire off an 18 wheeler,,
Available at most truck stops,, (at night)
American made (check sidewall)
Some of them look like 20-30 gallon, but, most are probably 10 gallon,,
You can roll it to where you want to use it.

AND,, your grandchildren will think it is a great toy,,
when they roll it down the hill, and it slams into the neighbors home,,,

 

[mwemaxxowner]

I recycled an old 20# propane tank, it was less than $20 to convert it, (fittings and air line)

I have two expired 30# tanks that are in good shape that I want to convert.

 

[Sportsman762]

I see Grainger has some USA made 20 gallon Speedaire units. Not sure who else makes a portable unit. 20 gallons is a darned big tank to lug around.

 

[CADplans]

I see Grainger has some USA made 20 gallon Speedaire units. 20 gallons is a darned big tank to lug around.

I purchased a 30 gallon portable tank from Grainger,, I agree, it is not portable!!
It is even one of their "certified" tanks that is required in some states,,
so the steel is thicker, and there are extra fittings, that adds even more weight.

I really bought it as a "buffer" tank to increase my storage between a 5hP compressor and a plasma torch.
It was perfect for that. The torch always received cool, dry air.

I have used it as a portable tank, but, I simply lifted it and set it in a cart.
I operated an air fence stapler to re-fence our garden. The stapler drives up to 2" long staples.
Over 300 feet of fence,, and I only had to go back to the shop to refill the tank two times.

 

[i7win7]

Aluminum tank is 2x the cost, doesn't rust and is extremely light when filled

Harbor Freight Tools – Quality Tools at Discount Prices Since 1977

Harbor Freight buys their top quality tools from the same factories that supply our competitors. We cut out the middleman and pass the savings to you!

www.harborfreight.com

 

[Sawyer Rob]

Aluminum tank is 2x the cost, doesn't rust and is extremely light when filled

Harbor Freight Tools – Quality Tools at Discount Prices Since 1977

Harbor Freight buys their top quality tools from the same factories that supply our competitors. We cut out the middleman and pass the savings to you!

www.harborfreight.com

I have that tank, the hose is poor quality, and you have to be careful with Aluminum tanks, they get damaged easily.

It works, I just wouldn't call it high quality, like most all china made "stuff".

SR

 

[chim]

I have a DeWalt 20V Max inflator. Very handy and easy to use. For tires, just set it to the pressure and it takes care of it. Doesn't take very long and a 5AH battery lasts very long.

Used it yesterday while installing an expansion tank on the water heater. Portable as a lunchbox.