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dcarr1971 Custom CDL Installer
Posts : 361 Join date : 2011-10-20 Age : 52 Location : Pittsburgh, PA
| Subject: Power Tank setup? Mon Feb 24, 2014 7:08 pm | |
| Do any of you guys have a CO2 tank setup such as a Power Tank? If so, how big of a tank, and does it use "standard" CO2 tank threads so that you could connect to a regular CO2 tank? (i.e.- Which you could get at a welding supply shop...)
I've been looking at building out a CO2 tank setup and after speaking to a couple welding shops I'm thinking that my options are as follows:
-a Smittybuilt 10lb kit (cost ~$250) -a regulator kit from Power Tank (~$269-310) + 20lb CO2 tank from my local shop. (Tank would cost ~$137 for the tank including the first fill up.) -a regulator from my welding shop (~$125) + 20lb CO2 tank from my local shop. (Tank would cost ~$137 for the tank including the first fill up.) + would need to source air hose and fittings. (Nothing to protect regulator.) - A complete setup from Power Tank, including tank, regulator, the bar to protect the regulator, and airhose, sized between 10lbs and 20lbs is averaging ~$400 - $500. Price can vary if you're looking for different options. | |
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Long Haul NELRC Original Gangsta
Posts : 696 Join date : 2010-10-07 Age : 45 Location : Lancaster Pa
| Subject: Re: Power Tank setup? Tue Feb 25, 2014 3:40 pm | |
| I would think you would be able to build your own setup pretty easy. I know my CO2 tank for my keggerater (20lb) looks the same threads as the Power Tank. I know my tap reg only runs up to 50 psi I'm not sure whats out there as far as one to get you up to 100psi. As far has hoses an fittings its no different then a regular air after the reg. | |
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Hilltoppersx Admin
Posts : 3183 Join date : 2010-09-28 Location : Westchester, NY
| Subject: Re: Power Tank setup? Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:34 pm | |
| what are you going to use it for? | |
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dcarr1971 Custom CDL Installer
Posts : 361 Join date : 2011-10-20 Age : 52 Location : Pittsburgh, PA
| Subject: Re: Power Tank setup? Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:45 pm | |
| Airing up, then to run the power tools I always need to fix all the shit I break. | |
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Long Haul NELRC Original Gangsta
Posts : 696 Join date : 2010-10-07 Age : 45 Location : Lancaster Pa
| Subject: Re: Power Tank setup? Tue Feb 25, 2014 10:21 pm | |
| I thought about going the CO2 route but after having ripping air locker lines off I'm glad I went onboard air. Mite be something to look into also. I have a dual pump ViAir setup itll pump up tires no probleman itll run an impact for a few short burst before having to let it build up. Only things I dont like about onboard is lack of portability an its kinda annoying when the pumps kick on, but I have an unlimited supply of air as long as the hose reaches | |
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Hilltoppersx Admin
Posts : 3183 Join date : 2010-09-28 Location : Westchester, NY
| Subject: Re: Power Tank setup? Wed Feb 26, 2014 11:50 am | |
| exactly what i was thinking Brian. everyone i know that runs air lockers has leaks or other problems. | |
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durt d1ver NELRC Original Gangsta
Posts : 932 Join date : 2010-10-14 Age : 44 Location : Jersey Shore
| Subject: Re: Power Tank setup? Wed Mar 05, 2014 6:13 pm | |
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Hilltoppersx Admin
Posts : 3183 Join date : 2010-09-28 Location : Westchester, NY
| Subject: Re: Power Tank setup? Fri Mar 07, 2014 12:34 pm | |
| oooh. i like that Brian. debating putting one together for my D1. I think I'm going to keep the interior pretty stock on this truck so not sure about room. | |
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TOM R NELRC Pack Leader
Posts : 543 Join date : 2013-05-19 Location : south N.J. / ne VA.
| Subject: Re: Power Tank setup? Sat Mar 08, 2014 12:08 pm | |
| In this day and age why not carry a high output mini compressor for tires and a good batt power tool set? My 18volt dealt 1/2" impact is rated 300 ft.lbs. lied and they sell a car charger
Or small nail gun compressor run off power inverter?
Thought air tanks went out with the 1980/90's lol | |
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