new compressor mit hole

[Rex]

What I really need is a small compressor so the big ones don't have to fire up each time I need to blow off my shoes before I go into the house!

I think once I get the other leaks sealed on this one I can leave it charged all the time.
I retired the old one because it is a noisy SOB! It's actually a recent-made Craftsman Pro 33-gallon oilless, still looks new. It's that Oilless part that I don't like - high-speed motor in the shop is like having a siren in a tin can.
But it will make a good backup.
Back at the house I have a little $89 HF unit. I may swap it to Mom for an older US-made equivalent she has in the garage.

[Iraiam]

It should be about full by now, don't you think?

Funny, Nope It has a drain on the bottom, I used to try and drain it weekly especially after using it heavily where it ran constantly, never got any water out of it, just air. Now I just open monthly or whenever I think of it.

Between the low humidity here and the old Westinghouse that runs pretty cool, little to no condensate

*edit*
OK, I admit I just drained it after at neglecting it for at least 90 days, I got something out of it, unfortunately it was a little oil, I guess it's time to start thinking about a new compressor, or maybe a rebuild of the antique Westinghouse.

[jkilroy]

I would never have any confidence in a new tank that had a pinhole and I would have to scrap it. Just not worth the risk.

[gnm109]

I would never have any confidence in a new tank that had a pinhole and I would have to scrap it. Just not worth the risk.

I've seen what happens when they break. It's not worth it as you say.

[Jim Shaper]

*edit*
OK, I admit I just drained it after at neglecting it for at least 90 days, I got something out of it, unfortunately it was a little oil, I guess it's time to start thinking about a new compressor, or maybe a rebuild of the antique Westinghouse.

If your case level doesn't drop much, I wouldn't worry about it. I get blow by oil in my tank from time to time and I know my rings are good and the bores are flawless. You've gotta have a little play or the piston wouldn't move.