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Old May 14, 2003 | 06:45 AM
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Powertank Alternative

Has anyone seen this before:

http://onboardair.com/port_tanks.htm

They're pretty affordable. The entire kit minus the bracket is $200+shipping. Powertank is over $300 for the same size kit. Another forum member made his own homemade kit and spent as much as this one. I might be ordering one soon...

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Old May 14, 2003 | 06:57 AM
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Never heard of them, but thanks for sharing! It does look like a nice setup.
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Old May 14, 2003 | 10:42 AM
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How do i order that tank??????
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Old May 14, 2003 | 11:09 AM
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That has no regulator for running air tools. Tires would be the only option as is.

You can get a PT from Mike at shockingly good prices with excellent service.

I think PT has a version of that which they are calling the Power Shot or some such thing. Not sure on the price, but I bet it is close.
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Old May 14, 2003 | 12:02 PM
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Originally posted by Flygtenstein
I think PT has a version of that which they are calling the Power Shot or some such thing. Not sure on the price, but I bet it is close.
The Powershot is $289 on their website. It has a 150psi pressure regulator. Is that not adequate for air tools? I dunno, I don't have much experience with that. The Outback tank alone (no hose or pressure reducer) is $125.

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Old May 14, 2003 | 12:04 PM
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Originally posted by lunatic14r
How do i order that tank??????
There doesn't appear to be an official order line, but on their Contact page, it lists the credit cards they accept and their contact info. I imagine you can call them and place an order over the phone.

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Old May 14, 2003 | 03:24 PM
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MTNBKR,
150 psi is too high for air tools. The tools are to take no more than 90 psi really. You can use a little more, like 100 psi. Some tools specifically state this on them as they can burst, or the excess pressure wears out the tools pretty quick. That is why I have a Powertank. If you want a cheaper one, I suggest getting a cheaper tank, but getting a Powertank regulator.
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Old May 14, 2003 | 03:27 PM
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Thanks for the info. I wasn't sure if the 90 psi rating was a max or the minimum for a particular tool. Either way, I'm more interested in the ability to air up tires quickly, not running tools.

Chris
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Old May 14, 2003 | 05:20 PM
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Originally posted by lunatic14r
How do i order that tank??????
From me

$199.99 to your door

Mike
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Old May 14, 2003 | 05:22 PM
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Originally posted by mtnbkr
There doesn't appear to be an official order line, but on their Contact page, it lists the credit cards they accept and their contact info. I imagine you can call them and place an order over the phone.

Chris
They only sell to dealers...Unline some manufacturers that sell to the public See here

Mike
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Old May 14, 2003 | 06:07 PM
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Have you used the Outback system yet? How is it? How does it compare to Powershot?

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Old May 14, 2003 | 08:49 PM
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I have not used it as I have a PowerTank, however, I have sold some and they love it....

Mike
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