tanks for bags

[slammed46]

may go bags later but was wonderin what kind any and all tanks could be used

 

[Sam_Fear]

Something that is rated for the amount of pressure you're going to put to it. Unless your going to hop it, you'll probably want something rated at least 130PSI. 5-10gal. Maybe less PSI with a larger tank. I figure you'd want it to full fill at least once without the pump having to come on. So it depends on the pressure you plan to run.

No expert, just rambling...

 

[slammed46]

spellin isn't the best but would a freon tank work the kind that they use to fill your a/c compressor with or maybe one for each side

 

[Charley Davidson]

The freon tanks are very thin, don't think I'd want to use as a pressure vessel.

 

[sneakysnake]

spellin isn't the best but would a freon tank work the kind that they use to fill your a/c compressor with or maybe one for each side

Feon tanks started putting one way valves on them for the purpose of stopping people from using them as portable airtanks because they are thin and the moisture rusts them on the inside.

I used a tank from an old pancake compressor I had, its a tad small but I little space to work with.LOL

 

[Sam_Fear]

I'd either find a old compressor tank or just buy a new one. A 5gal. from a airbag shop will run about $50.

 

[slammed46]

what's the meas.on the pancake and can it be turned sideways

 

[Charley Davidson]

You can turn it any way you want but you may need to weld a bung in for a drain on your new bottom

 

[sneakysnake]

what's the meas.on the pancake and can it be turned sideways

Its about 5 or 6" thick and 14 or 15" across. If you turn it sideways you may want to relocate the drain petcock but otherwise I see no problem.

 

[TiredIronGRB]

Go as large as you can fit, two of the long skinny 5 gals work well.

 

[Jimmy Wallbanger]

Don't see why a cheap harbor freight or yard sale portable airtank wouldn't work. They are a lil chubby usually but I think I paid about $10 for my craftsman at a yard sale or auction. And I believe it's gauge goes ove 100

 

[Sam_Fear]

A compressor tank will also get you the pressure switch, a gauge, and the overpressure valve. And probably a petcock.

 

[70_boosted]

ebay always has tons of deals going on that you can pick up tanks and such for cheap. I picked up a refurbished like 5-7 gal with 4 additional bungs welded in, powder coated for 40 shipped. A compressor will come the pressure switch etc, and you can buy panels that have gauges and switches under 50. i personally have about 550 tied up in compressors(2), tank, solenoids, 4 bags etc.