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Support Equipment For PCP/HPA/CO2 and springers ,rams => Support Equipment For PCP/HPA/CO2 => Topic started by: kingdomofthieves on August 27, 2014, 12:02:41 AM
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One of my dad's co-workers used to scuba and she gave him one of her old tanks for free. Steel tank, really heavy. It was last hydro tested in 2001, so I'm guessing that before I start ordering adapters and things, I should get it hydro tested. If everything is in working order, what would I need next? I think it is fitted with a k-valve. Are there different style k-valves? I also found out that one of the local fire stations fills their own SCBA tanks and would be willing to fill the scuba tank. The guy I talked to didn't know much about it, but I'm going to assume I'll need the following adapter or something like it:
http://www.northshorecompressor.com/products/SCBA-to-Scuba-Adapter-with-Bleeder.html (http://www.northshorecompressor.com/products/SCBA-to-Scuba-Adapter-with-Bleeder.html)
and to fill from the scuba tank to my rifle I'd need something like this:
http://www.airgundepot.com/bescyoadforb.html (http://www.airgundepot.com/bescyoadforb.html)
If I can get either of those anywhere cheaper, let me know. Is this all I'd need to be set up for PCP filling?
Thank you
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First get the hydro test for the tank. Will also need a visual inspection. If it is a K valve then you look at this for your filling. I just got one and it works flawlessly.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002RHJZSC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002RHJZSC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Only other thing you will need is an adaptor IF your gun has a quick release probe or fitting. If your probe or gun has the same threads as the female end of the above product,( 1/8 BSPP ) you probably need nothing else.
If you need the male quick release to go on the fill yoke above, then go here.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004M37FYA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004M37FYA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
As far as a fitting for the fire station to fill your tank, that I don't know. I go to a dive shop. NO adapter needed as the K valve is pretty much the standard on scuba tanks these days.
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I use a Ferber 120 Cf tank and its a Heavy but very well made. You will need to have it Tested usually cost about 40 to 50 bucks. Steel tanks are rated to 3250 PSI ans John mentioned but the place I get mine filled at fills mine to 4k on a hot fill and when it cools down its around 3800 psi (the safty Burst Disk is at 5200PSI). You got a Steal on that Steel tank I paid close to 400 for mine. They will take a beating. I use the Crosman/Benjamin K adapter on mine its regulated at 3k psi So I can run tethered when in shooting from the bench
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John: The attached picture looks exactly like the valve on the tank we got. I haven't looked the tank over that closely yet so I can't say what brand it is. Its big, its yellow, and its heavy is about all I know lol. The woman who gave it to us said it was a full-size tank. She had 2 and was going to give us both of them but she decided to keep one to sell on ebay.
Now I just gotta call around to a few places to see if they still hydro-test.
Thanks for all the info.
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Most Scuba shops will do the hydro, and visual, even if they send them out. I ave an alder tank that was out of date, and the scuba shop that does my fills handled the hydro and visual inspections. They did send it out for the hydro, but did the vis in house.
Casey