Albuquerque Jim

Air Tank

Corey

iTrader: (1)

One thing to be leary of...
That's a good way to blow out an air tool.
The tank runs at 150 PSI with a fixed regulator like it has.
To run air tools you need an adjustable one like I have on my Power Tank, as you need to turn it down to 100 PSI for most impact wrenches, or you will ruin them.

That is a great price though, and even comes with the bracket which goes for around $30 at most fire bottle shops.

Ric

so whats the draw back with this ? compaired to the extreme outback compressor ?

Corey

iTrader: (1)

C02 is a lot faster for airing back up tires.
The only drawback is you must refill the tank from time to time, and most shops are around $12 to $16 for 10 lb of C02.

Also you have to find a shop like I deal with that will refill while you wait.
Some shops want you to exchange your tank for one of theirs.
Not nice if you take pride in your nice black bottle like I do.

If you want to run air tools, you can easily buy an adjustable C02 regulator from a welding supply shop, or order one online to replace the static one.

mt_goat

My local welding suppy here in OKC will refill my 15 lb tank while I wait for less than $10.

Ric

so does the CO2 last a long time ? i mean to say, once filled, will it ever go bad ? and in the real world, about how many tire fills can i get before refilling the tank ?
but from what i can tell, $100 is a good deal ?
Ric,

thankx again guys

FirstToy

I have that exact system and i paid double for it. it works great. The tank is the exact same as a Powertank and all the stuff is high quality.
i haven't emptied mine yet but I think it's something like 30 tires you can air up
The company is also going to be introducing a whole line of accessories soon.

Ric

thankx FirstToy, and everyone else, im thining about bidding then, im gonna see what the reg. price is, but if you paid double, then its a good deal.
Thankx again all.

ravencr

So doesn't anyone know why these are so much cheaper than Power Tanks?

Chris

Albuquerque Jim

I think some individual is putting them together, no overhead costs, no international marketing campaign, etc.

I've seen others build their own much cheaper than a powertank.

mt_goat

Because they don't have a regulator. The power tanks come with a nice regulator.

ravencr

Well, if I'm not running power tools this would still bea great inexpensive option then, right? And, if I wanted to run power tools, surely the regulator doesn't cost $200, right?

Chris

FirstToy

I have the exact same system new from "The Source". It comes with the hi-flow 150psi reg, handle, coiled extension, air chuck, steel mounting bracket and choice of colored tanks. All of it is really high quality. It is the same as the Powershot- for less money.

from what i can see, the ad says it is this same package that i got. Anything less than $200 would be a great deal for a new "the Source" system.

I'm going to get an adj. regulator- The Source says they will be coming out with that and some other new things soon so i'm going to wait and see since I'm in no rush. Anyway, an adj. regulator is only $20-$40

mt_goat

Regulators vary a lot in price and quality, kind of like cars. I picked up a used rebuilt regulator for about $60 for my tank. For just airing up tires you could certainly do without one.

ravencr

Mt_goat,

That's what I was thinking! I don't even own a power tool, so a regulator at this time wouldn't be a necessary thing for me.

Chris

Firefyter-Emt

20lb tank (one big mother) $55.00 I bought a coiled hose for $8.00 and a regulator for $30.00.. Now I did get a free bracket from a buddy (does that count??) Less than a hundred for a 20 lb CO2 system.. and from what I have read, I can do about 55 32" tires...

Photos soon... (too bad the guy I bought the tank from forgot to take the regulator gaurd off of it when he got it refilled for me.. Lost that one :pat: