Will this be ok/safe for use with a SCBA tank???

[Old Corps]

I'm thinking of buying a used SCBA tank and using this adapter with a scuba fill station I already have.



Whattaya think guys? I really can't go for a $150+ adapter/hose from JoeB and don't want to look all over to get the parts to make one. Don't want to do anything stupid either! Me thinks the worst that can happen is it leaks, right?

Ed

[KnifeMaker]

Yes, but be very careful, and use quality "0" Rings.

[TerryH]

Tank yes. Adapter thing...um.... I'll replace it as soon as I can.

[Old Corps]

Tank yes. Adapter thing...um.... I'll replace it as soon as I can.

That's kinda what I thought. I wuz gonna buy his last one anyway but someone else bought it first. I even called my dive shop to see what a hydro would cost--$29. No biggie. I don't NEED it just found it hard to resist because of the price. I've got a 74 cubic foot cf tank and a scuba tank. Now I don't have to resist anymore, problem solved!

Ed

[TerryH]

Tank yes. Adapter thing...um.... I'll replace it as soon as I can.

That's kinda what I thought. I wuz gonna buy his last one anyway but someone else bought it first. I even called my dive shop to see what a hydro would cost--$29. No biggie. I don't NEED it just found it hard to resist because of the price. I've got a 74 cubic foot cf tank and a scuba tank. Now I don't have to resist anymore, problem solved!

Ed

You are a way better resister than I am. 

[tracker1955]

You can get the scba hand tight adapter and scuba block from Joe B and still use your scuba fill adapter, just don't fill anything with it over 3000 psi. I have one on the tank pictured, I added a 6000 psi street elbow to it to allow easier connection to the tank when used in this cradle though. Sorry, forgot picture was taken before adding the elbow, makes filling and seeing the gauge much easier.

[Old Corps]

You can get the scba hand tight adapter and scuba block from Joe B and still use your scuba fill adapter, just don't fill anything with it over 3000 psi. I have one on the tank pictured, I added a 6000 psi street elbow to it to allow easier connection to the tank when used in this cradle though. Sorry, forgot picture was taken before adding the elbow, makes filling and seeing the gauge much easier.

Thanks for that Tom, appreciate it! How much did that cost?

It wouldn't be used over 3K but the tank would be filled to 4500.

Ed

[TerryH]

You can get the scba hand tight adapter and scuba block from Joe B and still use your scuba fill adapter, just don't fill anything with it over 3000 psi. I have one on the tank pictured, I added a 6000 psi street elbow to it to allow easier connection to the tank when used in this cradle though. Sorry, forgot picture was taken before adding the elbow, makes filling and seeing the gauge much easier.

Thanks for that Tom, appreciate it! How much did that cost?

It wouldn't be used over 3K but the tank would be filled to 4500.

Ed

It's $89.00 from JoeB. Looks like a solid piece. No surprise. All of Joe's stuff appears to be built like a tank...lol...pun intended.

[Old Corps]

Thanks Terry! That sounds pretty reasonable. Did you get your foster fitting replacement yet?

Ed

[TerryH]

Thanks Terry! That sounds pretty reasonable. Did you get your foster fitting replacement yet?

Ed

Never got a tracking number until this morning but when I checked it's out for delivery.

[Old Corps]

Thanks Terry! That sounds pretty reasonable. Did you get your foster fitting replacement yet?

Ed

Never got a tracking number until this morning but when I checked it's out for delivery.

Good deal. And that regulator from Europe? MIA?

Ed

[TerryH]

Thanks Terry! That sounds pretty reasonable. Did you get your foster fitting replacement yet?

Ed

Never got a tracking number until this morning but when I checked it's out for delivery.

Good deal. And that regulator from Europe? MIA?

Ed

Got notice yesterday that it arrived in Chicago so at least it's on this continent. Sent the tanks for hydro so they'll be back about the time I'm done testing. Tim sent me a smaller TP to test to see if I can even out the ES without the reg.

[tracker1955]

Old Corps, yes tank will still fill to 4500 psi, but the scuba fill yoke and hose are only rated to 3000 psi, fine for Marauder or Disco or any 3000 psi charged gun.

[Bishopsfriend]

I'm thinking of buying a used SCBA tank and using this adapter with a scuba fill station I already have.



Whattaya think guys? I really can't go for a $150+ adapter/hose from JoeB and don't want to look all over to get the parts to make one. Don't want to do anything stupid either! Me thinks the worst that can happen is it leaks, right?

Ed

Hi All, I am waiting on delivery (1/20/'17) of a 45 minute (65 CF) Scott tank (4500 psi) from the fella that made this video.  Born date = 2008.  His Name is Noel and a GTA member (Pompilla) from CA.  He has / had? an ad in the Members Classified Gate for these tanks and I bought one from him.  After I get the first tank, I'm thinking of another one since he offered a price break.  The first tank was $150, free shipping, no hydro.  He charges me $20 for an adapter that fits the scuba yoke fill station.  If anyone in the Aurora IL area knows of a hydro test supplier please leave a note here or PM me.  Looking forward to this new huge-to-me air source for my 3000 psi fills on 3 Hatsans.  Dave

[Taso1000]

Dave,

I recently bought a SCBA fire fighter tank from Ebay.  I had my tank hydrotested at a fire extinguisher service store.  I think I paid $49 for the hydro and they serviced the valve, replaced an o-ring and watched it overnight to make sure it didn't leak.  Also they left the tank full of 4500 psi air.

The store was a couple blocks off my route to work.  So I dropped it off in the morning and picked up the next day after work. 

http://reliablefire.com/  You may have a similar business in your area.

Taso

[TerryH]

I'm thinking of buying a used SCBA tank and using this adapter with a scuba fill station I already have.



Whattaya think guys? I really can't go for a $150+ adapter/hose from JoeB and don't want to look all over to get the parts to make one. Don't want to do anything stupid either! Me thinks the worst that can happen is it leaks, right?

Ed

Hi All, I am waiting on delivery (1/20/'17) of a 45 minute (65 CF) Scott tank (4500 psi) from the fella that made this video.  Born date = 2008.  His Name is Noel and a GTA member (Pompilla) from CA.  He has / had? an ad in the Members Classified Gate for these tanks and I bought one from him.  After I get the first tank, I'm thinking of another one since he offered a price break.  The first tank was $150, free shipping, no hydro.  He charges me $20 for an adapter that fits the scuba yoke fill station.  If anyone in the Aurora IL area knows of a hydro test supplier please leave a note here or PM me.  Looking forward to this new huge-to-me air source for my 3000 psi fills on 3 Hatsans.  Dave

Hi Dave. I bought the other 2 tanks from Noel. Tanks are nice. Mine are getting the hydros done right now. I'm not super impressed with the adapter for the scuba yoke. I think it will work but I'm going to buy a fill station from Joe B (airtanksforsale.com) or a Stikman fill station (airtanksplus.com).

Have you found a place local to you to fill the tank? They will likely know where to get the hydro done. I found a fire and safety store in my town that does them for $30. Paintball place in my town will fill them for $12.

Terry

[Taso1000]

Terry,

I was leery of using a 3000 psi rated scuba adapter on a 4500 psi tank as shown in the video.  I like the peace of mind of having all my components rated for 4500 psi and over. 

It really isn't all that more price wise for the higher rated parts.  I just received my first order from North Shore Compressor & Machine of two hand tight cga-347 adapters, a female quick disconnect and a npt nipple.  I bought two regulated fill stations from ebay that I need to setup and test.  I placed the order Tuesday morning and received it today.  Pretty quick shipping from Minnesota to suburbs outside of Chicago.

Taso

P.S.  Did anyone else's heart skip a beat when the tank started rolling off the bench in the video?  Mine definitely did.   

[TerryH]

Terry,

I was leery of using a 3000 psi rated scuba adapter on a 4500 psi tank as shown in the video.  I like the peace of mind of having all my components rated for 4500 psi and over. 

It really isn't all that more price wise for the higher rated parts.  I just received my first order from North Shore Compressor & Machine of two hand tight cga-347 adapters, a female quick disconnect and a npt nipple.  I bought two regulated fill stations from ebay that I need to setup and test.  I placed the order Tuesday morning and received it today.  Pretty quick shipping from Minnesota to suburbs outside of Chicago.

Taso

P.S.  Did anyone else's heart skip a beat when the tank started rolling off the bench in the video?  Mine definitely did.   

Agree. I'll check out North Shore Compressor & Machine. I'm going to buy/make/whatever some sort of feet/stand for the tanks to secure them. I ordered a couple of Air Venturi Velcro handles from Pyramyd Air already. Don't think you can beat the AV handles for $9 with the 10% off code.

https://www.pyramydair.com/product/air-venturi-air-tank-carrier-with-logo-large-fits-av-4500hpt-other-5?a=4567

[Taso1000]

Terry,

That's an excellent find!  Now to find some feet to put through the straps to stop rolling.   

Taso

[Old Corps]

I use one of those AV carriers with my 74 cu. ft. AV tank. Works great, so much easier to tote the tank around.

Ed