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Tank

Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 8:58 pm
by elitesniper
Hey does anybody know if they sell an aircompressor tank by itself no motor ? If so anyone know were in they sell in it america (california)

Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 9:03 pm
by sergeantspud2
Harbor Freight use to have them I dont know if they still do.

Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 9:19 pm
by ShowNoMercy
What size are you looking for? I have a 6 gallon tank sitting in my garage that I would love to get rid of.

Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 9:28 pm
by PVC Arsenal 17
I have a 20gal with the actual compressor removed. Look around for something used, I guess. I got mine used.

Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 9:39 pm
by MrCrowley
You can usually get portable tanks like this Image

People use them for car racing events for pumping up car tyres that go flat. So check a car auto shop or something.

Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 9:44 pm
by elitesniper
Can you refill them with a bike pump?

Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 9:49 pm
by MrCrowley
It'd take you awhile but yeah I don't see why not.

It should have a fitting on the the tank to fill it up, so just replace it with a schrader.

Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 9:50 pm
by sergeantspud2
Yeah the ones you get at an autoshop like the one MrCrowley posted can be filled with a bike pump but it going to take a hella long time.

Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 9:53 pm
by knappengineering
I have an air tank exactly like that one and it already comes with a schrader for filling, and it has a valve so you can turn the output on and off as you like. I just connect it to a compressor used to fill car tires most of the time, and it works perfectly. I also got a $20 regulator from lowes which works perfectly and helps to conserve as much air as possible. If you want, tomorrow I can probably post a picture of my set up for you. :D

Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 10:18 pm
by elitesniper
yea post it please i wana see it :D MrCrowley what do you mean replace it with a shrader? They have a shrader fitting you put on it?

Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 10:23 pm
by MrCrowley
Well apparently they come with one so don't worry.

Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 10:54 pm
by elitesniper
hey how many psi can these things hold?

Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 10:56 pm
by MrCrowley
Probably rated to around 140psi. Though they could take 200psi.

Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 10:58 pm
by elitesniper
cool and they are light too right? im thinking about the 11 gallon(on sale) do you think its to big to carry?

Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 11:06 pm
by sergeantspud2
I have an 11 gallon tank and its not too big but it also holds alot of air for the size.