Wow, you see that deal again let me know. Father-in-law found a used tank for me, 10# steel. Hes going to get it hydro tested and all that but wasn't sure of cost yet. Should be cheaper than the local places.

Need a good regulator now.

I think I am going to go with this regulator(second one down) co2 regulators

made for the correct purpose(offroad application)and adjustable up to 200 psi so if I get a locker in the future I will be able to use it for that as well as tools and airing up tires. $85 is pretty low for an adjustable regulator and I dont need the high end regulator with a "liquid filled" gauge and such...

Ack, a steel tank is going to be pretty heavy. Aluminum is much nicer...

yeah, thats what I got...20# aluminum tank...should be able to air up 1/2 the trucks and the next ECXC!!!

Nicer yes, more expensive yes. If I can get steel for 1/2 the price of aluminum, I'll take it.

Good find on the regulators. I guess a 2 gauge isn't needed is it? The second gauge gives you tank pressure but wont clue you into running out right? Only weight will.

Wow, 20# is TALL. How are you going to mount it?

probly will mount it flat in some sort of sense...gonna be removing it from the X to air up the tires or whatever anyhow so then it will be upright...if I get a locker in the future then it will have to be upright all the time...and I guess I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.....I will post pictures and stuff when I put the whole thing together...

The tank pressure gauge will give you some, but not much, warning of running out. Once the liquid is consumed and you're left with gas only, the pressure will start to drop. It's enough to do a tire or two I think.

Brent

Got my tank here:
http://www.beveragefactory.com/draftbeer/tanks/co2.shtml

I chose a 10# aluminum tank because of both weight and storage. 10# lasts a long time.

Ordering mine right now. You get 15% off if you sign up for thier mailing list.

yeah, I finally got around to ordering mine today as well...think it will be a nice set up...I will post pics of the whole thing once the regulator comes in....I ended up Herculining the tank to protect it from dings and scuffs(and to make it look different) and that came out great as well...plan on cam-straping it down in the cargo area to the metal tiedowns that are already there...

um no



yeah yeah yeah..to much trouble for most though..

You've put a lot in that setup and it works well for you. Its also way above my skill level.

Bought one of these today:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=3697200522&ssPageName=STRK:M EWA:IT

Also got my tank bracket from the local fire shop thats doing my tank. http://offroadair.net/images/brackets.gif
$25 since it was "dusty".

Decided to go with a 10# tank, the 15# was too tall when upright in the back of the truck. With that bracket the 10# works perfectly. The shop had a steel but offered to try and find an aluminum for me. Hydro tested and ready by Wed.

Cost so far:
Air hammer/wrench = $50
Hoses, adapters, connectors = $15
Tank bracket = $25
10# tank = $40 (filled, hydro tested)
Regulator = $83

Total = $173

Got my tank today, brackets installed.



Now just waiting on the regulator.

It looks like that tank has a round bottom? From what I understand, a CO2 tank must be vertical for use. Do you plan on getting a base for it? I believe you can purchase a rubber base, though can't remember if it's from Powertank or Offroad Air. I sprayed the bottom 6" and base with several coats of truck bed liner, worked well.

Its not round, it has small feet that allow it to stand up on a flat surface. I tried to find a 'foot' for it at a local dive shop, they had nothing that size, only larger.

Vacuum anyone? JKJK

Looks nice. I have loved my co2 tank since I got it. Enjoy

LOL, no kidding. This weekend will be a cleaning weekend. Heck, thats wood crumbs from my last camping trip, over a month ago! Maybe I'll bust out the wax and polish too.

WARNING: DON'T BUY AIR HOSES FROM HARBOR FREIGHT

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=54075

Running the impact wrench at 100 PSI blew the end off that hose. Rated for 200PSI my a$$. I only had it set to 100 PSI. I think I'm going to switch to this:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/s...37&categoryId=0

Got my PowerTank in today. It looks very nice.

Kevin, I could have told ya that was a shitty hose.
This is the one from HF I would suggest trying: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=34065

You agreed with my buying that other hose Brent...

THAT hose is only rated for 100PSI, no thanks. I like the non coiled. Bought some velcro straps and hung it from the side cargo hook. Looks impressive. LOL

I even vacuumed my interior, I'll have to take a new pic now.

Huh? You never mentioned that yellow hose before...

Yeah I went back and looked, you recommended the 3/8ths 100 PSI one. My mistake.

Got my regulator in today...I LOVE products that come with no documentation!!!! Oh, well...time to go downstairs and install it on the tank and see what happens....