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Support Equipment For PCP/HPA/CO2 and springers ,rams => Support Equipment For PCP/HPA/CO2 => Topic started by: Frank in Fairfield on December 27, 2018, 04:57:28 PM
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I do not know who made this but I like it and would like some measurements cause I have a new tank coming today:
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Why so complicated.
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Keith,
I knew about yours.
It is onmy list too. ;D
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Keith,
I knew about yours.
It is onmy list too. ;D
If you decide to do the bucket, Here's a quick way to determine the cutout:
- Measure the circumference of the tank with a tape measure
- Divide that number by 3.14 which gives you the diameter
- Divide the diameter by two which gives you the radius
- Locate the lid center and mark the radius and make a circle
- Use a utility knife to cut it close to that line so it fits tight in the cutout.
- Use pellet tin shipping foam for tank cushioning on the bottom
- Use four more of those on the bottom sides of the tank to keep it vertical
- or whatever you have on hand.
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Sounds like that pie r squared stuff we had in dem school yar’s.
Just kidding, thanks..
A big ol’ hunk of styrofoam from Michael’s for the inside..
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Real nice designs, except for protecting the valves etc,
The first one would be excellent if the rods were as tall as the valve top,
and could be used or transported lying down also.
My only concern is that valve and attachments hanging out there is the open, and falling or tipping over.
I have seen what a standard welding tank did to a standard cylinder block wall,
it acted like a tissue paper wall, not pretty............ :o
I prefer to lay my tanks down, butt in the faced in the safest direction,
that way if there is a Kaboom, I did my best, so to speak, and I am a little nervous around HPA tanks, now. LOL
YMMV,
Tia,
Don
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Don,
Your concerns are mine.
If I made the frame type I would have additional extensions above the bottle to enlose the valve area.
You would still be able to access the knob and de-gasser...
On one side, there would be feet for horizontal storage, too.
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You also can make one from 1/2" pvc and a handful of tees and some elbows.. Extend the carrier cage to protect the valve and provide handles and valve protection..
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You also can make one from 1/2" pvc and a handful of tees and some elbows.. Extend the carrier cage to protect the valve and provide handles and valve protection..
That is the plan Ray.
I am a PVC fanatic.
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Got the tank last night.
Gassed it up today.
Made a bucket similar to Keith’s.
Hole is a bit too big.
Used a jig that came with my Dremel..
But I will correct that with the next top...
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There you go! Easy stuff. Yes, I like the tank tight to the lid. My tank came with a hanger and I can easily pick up the tank and bucket combo as one unit with that tank hanger.
There are some voiced concerns over the exposed valve, but I can tell you that using this setup or any others and traveling, you will be careful of the valve with whatever your tank carry method is. Just watch some videos on tank neck breaks. Mine gets wedged behind a seat which provides lots of cushioning and protection incase of an incident. I would hate for it to come flying through the back windshield of a pickup truck or get crushed in the trunk from a rear Collison or fly from the backseat to the front seat.
At the bench, it has a nice wide flat base and would be hard to tip over. With the valve being vertical, you don't even have to get up to fill or read the gauge when you keep the hose connected and the valve shut using a 5 to 6ft microbore. You also don't have to worry about someone kicking the valve or stepping on it or water puddles and dirt. It also travels well on one of those foldup dollies with a bungie cord. I like it and many have complimented on it at the scuba shop and at the fun shoots. The bucket was free and so was the knife I used which is how I like to roll. ;)
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I have some 3/8” rubber tubing. I think I will split it and see if it slides on to the edge of the opening. Inside I used the very same packing that the tank came in. It is resting on styro-foam and it is surrounded by it too below the lid. When I travel with it, (to the range, etc.) it will be in a padded bag, wedged behind the seat as you say.
The handle on the bucket is too short so I cannot use it to carry the tank.
Stay safe.
BTW This tank from Air Venturi has a dial that glows in the dark...