Power Tank (CO2 tank)

09-19-2002, 05:56 PM

I recently purchased a Power Tank 10. I love it so far. It inflates my tires from 10 to 30 p.s.i. in under a minute. It also runs my power tools and can re-seat a bead. The tank lasts about 38 minutes. It costs me about $12 at a local fire service shop to fill it.
I would recommend it aside from the cost. It set me back about $445 all together. The site is www.PowerTank.com.

09-19-2002, 08:50 PM

if anyone can find one you can also use an old coke co2 bottle and buy a high flow regulator from a welding shop or from power tank ($200) which comes with a regulator, handle, hose, and a air chuck. i found an old tank at a yard sale for $20.

09-20-2002, 07:58 PM

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Originally posted by 1 Ton Toy
if anyone can find one you can also use an old coke co2 bottle and buy a high flow regulator from a welding shop or from power tank ($200) which comes with a regulator, handle, hose, and a air chuck. i found an old tank at a yard sale for $20.

Where did you mount it and how?

09-21-2002, 06:28 PM

i mounted mine in the bed against the bed box using an old fire exstinguisher bracket that i found at a military surplus store

SuperRunner · 09-23-2002, 06:33 AM

1 ton toy, fix your e-mail addy. Go to "user cp" and fix it, it is not working.

09-24-2002, 06:09 AM

Also works great to run ARB's as well. I will never run a compressor setup after using a PT. by far the best setup with more than one use. I even take in the wifes car on long road trips

My PT Setup

09-26-2002, 06:57 AM

Hey!

since I purchased a Lincoln 170 MIG when I built the truck, the 20lb CO2 tank and regulator do double duty as my trail air source. Cost on purchasing the tank was $120.00, the Regulator was about the same, some quick disconect fittings and 50' air line were another $35.00 or so. I use a standard tank mounting bracket bolted to my tool box w/ a chain around the valve stem w/ lock to prevent it from being lifted out. I've found that, at least in my area, the Medical Gas supply stores are the cheapest refill source @ $12.00 + tax to refill my tank.

Brian Passey · 10-02-2002, 06:09 PM

Hi all.
About making your own tank, Be sure to check the date on them, They need to be tested every 5 years on the steel tanks unsure about the alum. It would suck to buy a tank that wont work!
Just a thought.
I built one, had it tested and filled for $25.00 plus all the other goods, cost only depends on what you want to have.
I do have an extra, But it needs to be tested, Its a 20lbs Coke tank, Bevco. said they cant fill them or wont?!? If you want to give it a try, Email me, I live in SLC, I dont think I can ship it.
Good luck
Brian

10-02-2002, 08:14 PM

the aluminum tanks also need to be tested every five years. i had a tank that was expired and praxair gust swaped me for one of their tanks and just charged for the contents. what kind of tank do you have is it steel or aluminum and how much do you want for it.

Brian Passey · 10-03-2002, 08:20 AM

Hi 1 ton toy.
Its a steel tank, Its free, thats how i got it!
So if you want it, I can hold it till the next meeting or we can meet up some place.
I havent looked at the date on it so I dont know if its any good or not, BUT it will be free, That way I wont feel so bad if it dosent pass. ;)
Have fun

10-03-2002, 09:29 PM

that would be great!!! i will be at the next meeting. or if you are in the neighborhood ogden, layton area give me a call at 1(801) 791-5464. thanks again

Brian Passey · 10-04-2002, 10:25 AM

1 Ton Toy.
I will be up Bountiful way on Sun. I could give you a call if you want and bring it by or something?
I have your # now
Have fun

10-05-2002, 01:22 PM

Greetings. First post here and I saw the Power Tank post.

Great little unit. I have had mine for awhile now, and use it for airing back up the tires after a run, and for checking my tires once a month at home.

I also use it to run my impact wrench when switching over to my winter tires.

I have a write-up on it here.

BigDaddy · 10-16-2002, 06:08 PM

I got mine from the Pepsi guy, with the Regulator and all the crap I have about $130.00 into it. I have the 20LB one. I got a deal set up with Genral Air in Colorado Springs the 20Lbs cost me only $8.00 to get refilled. Look to see if you have one in your town. I tell everyone to use the Wildyoats account. It is a win win for everyone.

10-16-2002, 06:41 PM

Dang, it costs me $16 to fill my 10 lb tank at a welding supply store not to far from me.
Time to shop :)

09-19-2002, 05:56 PM	#1
AZWILDYOAT Posts: n/a	Power Tank (CO2 tank) I recently purchased a Power Tank 10. I love it so far. It inflates my tires from 10 to 30 p.s.i. in under a minute. It also runs my power tools and can re-seat a bead. The tank lasts about 38 minutes. It costs me about $12 at a local fire service shop to fill it. I would recommend it aside from the cost. It set me back about $445 all together. The site is www.PowerTank.com.

09-26-2002, 06:57 AM	#7
CRAWLER#976 Posts: n/a	other options- less money, and an excuse to buy the welder ya want! Hey! since I purchased a Lincoln 170 MIG when I built the truck, the 20lb CO2 tank and regulator do double duty as my trail air source. Cost on purchasing the tank was $120.00, the Regulator was about the same, some quick disconect fittings and 50' air line were another $35.00 or so. I use a standard tank mounting bracket bolted to my tool box w/ a chain around the valve stem w/ lock to prevent it from being lifted out. I've found that, at least in my area, the Medical Gas supply stores are the cheapest refill source @ $12.00 + tax to refill my tank.

10-02-2002, 06:09 PM	#8
Brian Passey Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Taylorsville, Utah Posts: 167	Hi all. About making your own tank, Be sure to check the date on them, They need to be tested every 5 years on the steel tanks unsure about the alum. It would suck to buy a tank that wont work! Just a thought. I built one, had it tested and filled for $25.00 plus all the other goods, cost only depends on what you want to have. I do have an extra, But it needs to be tested, Its a 20lbs Coke tank, Bevco. said they cant fill them or wont?!? If you want to give it a try, Email me, I live in SLC, I dont think I can ship it. Good luck Brian __________________ Brian Passey Wild Yoats #21 www.wasatchcruisers.org TLCA #8382 71 FJ40, 94 FZJ80

10-03-2002, 08:20 AM	#10
Brian Passey Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Taylorsville, Utah Posts: 167	Hi 1 ton toy. Its a steel tank, Its free, thats how i got it! So if you want it, I can hold it till the next meeting or we can meet up some place. I havent looked at the date on it so I dont know if its any good or not, BUT it will be free, That way I wont feel so bad if it dosent pass. ;) Have fun __________________ Brian Passey Wild Yoats #21 www.wasatchcruisers.org TLCA #8382 71 FJ40, 94 FZJ80

10-04-2002, 10:25 AM	#12
Brian Passey Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Taylorsville, Utah Posts: 167	1 Ton Toy. I will be up Bountiful way on Sun. I could give you a call if you want and bring it by or something? I have your # now Have fun __________________ Brian Passey Wild Yoats #21 www.wasatchcruisers.org TLCA #8382 71 FJ40, 94 FZJ80

09-19-2002, 08:50 PM	#2
1 Ton Toy Posts: n/a	if anyone can find one you can also use an old coke co2 bottle and buy a high flow regulator from a welding shop or from power tank ($200) which comes with a regulator, handle, hose, and a air chuck. i found an old tank at a yard sale for $20.

09-21-2002, 06:28 PM	#4
1 Ton Toy Posts: n/a	i mounted mine in the bed against the bed box using an old fire exstinguisher bracket that i found at a military surplus store

09-23-2002, 06:33 AM	#5
SuperRunner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Utah Posts: 222	1 ton toy, fix your e-mail addy. Go to "user cp" and fix it, it is not working.

09-24-2002, 06:09 AM	#6
Bones Posts: n/a	Also works great to run ARB's as well. I will never run a compressor setup after using a PT. by far the best setup with more than one use. I even take in the wifes car on long road trips My PT Setup

10-02-2002, 08:14 PM	#9
1 Ton Toy Posts: n/a	the aluminum tanks also need to be tested every five years. i had a tank that was expired and praxair gust swaped me for one of their tanks and just charged for the contents. what kind of tank do you have is it steel or aluminum and how much do you want for it.

10-03-2002, 09:29 PM	#11
1 Ton Toy Posts: n/a	that would be great!!! i will be at the next meeting. or if you are in the neighborhood ogden, layton area give me a call at 1(801) 791-5464. thanks again

10-05-2002, 01:22 PM	#13
Corey Posts: n/a	Greetings. First post here and I saw the Power Tank post. Great little unit. I have had mine for awhile now, and use it for airing back up the tires after a run, and for checking my tires once a month at home. I also use it to run my impact wrench when switching over to my winter tires. I have a write-up on it here.

10-16-2002, 06:08 PM	#14
BigDaddy BetICan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 696	Pepsi Tank I got mine from the Pepsi guy, with the Regulator and all the crap I have about $130.00 into it. I have the 20LB one. I got a deal set up with Genral Air in Colorado Springs the 20Lbs cost me only $8.00 to get refilled. Look to see if you have one in your town. I tell everyone to use the Wildyoats account. It is a win win for everyone. __________________ Never Finished, but always Ready.

10-16-2002, 06:41 PM	#15
Corey Posts: n/a	Dang, it costs me $16 to fill my 10 lb tank at a welding supply store not to far from me. Time to shop :)

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