Best Fittings Day Tripper

[YEMX]

I ordered a Day Tripper valve assembly from Best Fittings UK a while back- not even sure how long ago. 

https://www.bestfittings.co.uk/shop/airgun-charging-equipment/cylinder-accessories/mini-cylinder-vale-assembly-day-tripper-valve/

Anyhoo, the plan was to put the fill valve on a CF 68 cu in 4500 psi paintball tank to use as a field tank.  Small field tanks like this were going for a pretty chunk- nearly $400 at the time.  Maybe the prices are lower now- not sure.  I assembled this set up for under $300. 



I have a second valve assembly to make an even smaller travel tank for pistols.  I think I'll use a 500cc 4500 psi CF tank.  Or maybe a 48 cu in 4500 psi tank.  Not quite sure yet.  I'm leaning towards the buddy bottle though. 

There is a push button bleeder valve, and it functions fine, not too stiff either.  The line is short, so not too much wasted air when filling.  You will have to get a quick connect with male threads though, so remember to add one when you order.  I happen to have one in my parts bin, but I'll have to get one for the other valve assembly. 

Overall, I like this little valve assembly.  The field tank is much handier than the Great White I have (no, I'm not getting rid of it, I LOVE my Great White and am thinking of getting a second one!), and it was assembled for much less than what is available commercially.  Not knocking them- this is just a cheaper option for those that have a way to fill your own tanks.  I just thought y'all would like another option for air in the field.

[redlined_b16a]

Nice lil set up.

[YEMX]

Nice lil set up.

Thank you! 

[msurf]

I have one of those too Tom, really handy if I just want to go and shoot a session in the backyard.  The push button bleed is functional, but is a bit hard to push once pressurized.  Makes a good loud PHFFF so be prepared!  Was $120 shipped iirc.

[YEMX]

I have one of those too Tom, really handy if I just want to go and shoot a session in the backyard.  The push button bleed is functional, but is a bit hard to push once pressurized.  Makes a good loud PHFFF so be prepared!  Was $120 shipped iirc.

Oh I know!     It startled me, since today was the first time using it...  I don't find the button too hard to push, but considering there's 3k psi or so in the line, that's not unexpected.  Yeah, it's $99 before shipping- but I think you're right- $120 with shipping.  I think I might get a tank cover for it.  Not sure yet.  I wish those 500cc buddy bottle tanks were more popular in paintball, I'd like to get a neoprene tank cover for one, but no one makes it...  I may just have to make my own. 

[msurf]

I think there is a kit that replaces the push button with a screw type bleed valve.  Dang early onset arthritis giving me grief, so may be why it is hard to push for me.   

[YEMX]

I'm fine with the set up for now, but I just wish there were a gauge on the valve to show tank fill...  That's about the only thing I'd change with this valve.  Other than that, for the price its fine. 

[msurf]

Yes, agreed.  It is cumbersome plugging the line and opening the valve, then pressing that button    but I am happy with it.