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Old 11-02-2009
Deadeye Deadeye is offline
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Sorry, I should have mentioned that first time around:
Test the tank empty.
Before deciding it's the tank, be sure to check the fittings on top, including the temporary plugs, with soapy water.

It takes only a couple minutes in our shop to pressurize a 100 gallon tank from a 125 psi system, but our system is big enough that the compressor doesn't have to cycle either.

As for getting at the leak - don't cross that bridge until you need to, lol.
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