84CUCV
3/4 ton status
the scrap yard by me has a bunch and stainless too. some big and small ones. so good idea? i can get them for cheap. thanks
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fire extinguisher for a air tank??
- Thread starter 84CUCV
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Yes. I brew beer and use an old fire extinguisher for the C02. You just have to pay to get it hydro tested for C02. Try to find an aluminum bottle--less weight.
Randy92782
1 ton status
i got an old scuba taank outside i had those exact plans for. i believe an aluminum would be your best bet too
mr250twostroke
1/2 ton status
This is rated to 500 psi and holds air as well as my compressor tank=2 1/2 gal.
Where did you get the regulators or whatever else is involved to make these tanks work to fill tires. Plus, wouldn't an air/scuba tank work better because you can get 3000psi or so out of them? Nice setup though.
GM4wheeling
1/2 ton status
what about a propane tank?
My father inlaw uses a propane tank for filling atv tires on the trail.
Where did you get the regulators or whatever else is involved to make these tanks work to fill tires. Plus, wouldn't an air/scuba tank work better because you can get 3000psi or so out of them? Nice setup though.
Problem there is what compressor do you have that will pressurize it to 3000psi? The Yorks just don't go that high
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Problem there is what compressor do you have that will pressurize it to 3000psi? The Yorks just don't go that high
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Also these tanks have hydro dates on them too. So unless you can fill it yourself you might me SOL.
i really like this idea. what kinds of places can i get empty extinguishers at? what's an average cost of a tank? how many would i need to fill 5 35" tires from 10 PSI to 35 PSI?
Problem there is what compressor do you have that will pressurize it to 3000psi? The Yorks just don't go that high
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Do you have to use Co2 or can you use O2 to fill tires from a tank too? If you can use O2 then just fill them at a Scuba shop if you have a dive lic. What about filling at welding supply. Not easy if yu are out of air in the field but i guess it depends on how many tires you need to fill each trip out.
84CUCV
3/4 ton status
im going back to pick some up in the morning. thanks
BKinzey
1/2 ton status
You could use any compressed gas tank to fill tires. The tank does need to be rated at a higher PSI than your tire though. I would suggest nothing under 100 PSI. Since most pumps we use are rated somewhere around 125 - 150 PSI it would be best to have a tank rated for higher than that. Personally I wouldn't use a pump rated higher than the tank.
As mentioned using a high rated tank at capacity presents the problem of getting it filled. The second part, and most serious, is having a safety regulator - check valve - pressure regulator - whatnot on the tank. Using a SCUBA tank as an example they get filled with about 3000 PSI. If you were to try to fill a tire with it at pressure you'll be lucky to think "OOPS!
" before the tire explodes off the rim and decapitates you.
Now there is noting wrong with putting 150 PSI in a tank rated for 3000, or 500 PSI. It's just a sturdier tank with less air in it.
Finally, since "Common Sense" is really not very common at all, never use any flammable gas in your tires. Unless, of course, you name it "The Hindenberg"
I would suggest nothing under 100 PSI. Since most pumps we use are rated somewhere around 125 - 150 PSI it would be best to have a tank rated for higher than that. Personally I wouldn't use a pump rated higher than the tank.As mentioned using a high rated tank at capacity presents the problem of getting it filled. The second part, and most serious, is having a safety regulator - check valve - pressure regulator - whatnot on the tank. Using a SCUBA tank as an example they get filled with about 3000 PSI. If you were to try to fill a tire with it at pressure you'll be lucky to think "OOPS!
" before the tire explodes off the rim and decapitates you.Now there is noting wrong with putting 150 PSI in a tank rated for 3000, or 500 PSI. It's just a sturdier tank with less air in it.
Finally, since "Common Sense" is really not very common at all, never use any flammable gas in your tires. Unless, of course, you name it "The Hindenberg"
84CUCV
3/4 ton status
just got 4 stainless ones and 4 aluminum ones for 45. thought that was bit much. but they are in great shape. so im happy with it. where do you guys get the parts to set up one of these tanks? was going to use 2 for air tanks to move around and 2 for on the truck. when i get my yorks going.
