That is exactly why I went the Shoebox route. If I had done a little more research or been willing to spend more money there are a couple of other compressor options that don't require a shop compressor to feed 120 PSI since the compressor has a 3 stage setup the electric version is close to $2,000. The Shoebox Freedom 8 is more than adequate to meet my needs. Now I am just going to get an 88Cu ft tank set up as the Guppy is barely enough for a few hours at the range and if it were a long day I would run out of HPA long before I was ready to go home
The beauty of having an HPA compressor is the ability of not needing a supplier nearby with a compatible hookup and the independance is great , no store hours to worry about and just deciding what size and how many 4500 psi tanks you really need
Seems as though airgas does not want to deal with airgun/paintball fill stations. I called Praxair about 30 miles down the road and They told me 60.00 a year plus fees lease and 38.00 a fill. Ask them to double check and told them what airgas said. He said hmm, our list price is 183.00. We do it for 38.00.
I pay $65/year to lease a 444 sf Nitrogen tank at 6000 psi and $65 for a fresh filled tank swap out. The process is they drop off a new filled tank and take my old one. It's as simple as calling my rep and telling him I need a tank and the next morning they come to my house to do the swap. I am using Roberts Oxygen as my supplier here in Northern VA.
Quote from: Craymar on July 11, 2014, 01:21:00 AMNo other welding shops left locally. Neither Airgas or Praxair stocks 6000 psi locally. Yeah, 38.00 a fill is crazy cheap. I am a little worried they would loose interest too if I only filled the tank every year or too. If I bought a tank I'm sure it wouldn't matter, but for 800.00 to 1000.00 it defeats the purpose which is low setup cost. Might as well buy a Shoebox and be independent upon anyone for hpa.I wouldn't worry about it when you sign the contract. They have to provide, as long as you pay...you're not contracted to a certain minimum. LOL I'd take your dollar and like to have you as a customer... A thousand of guys like you surely wouldn't bother me
No other welding shops left locally. Neither Airgas or Praxair stocks 6000 psi locally. Yeah, 38.00 a fill is crazy cheap. I am a little worried they would loose interest too if I only filled the tank every year or too. If I bought a tank I'm sure it wouldn't matter, but for 800.00 to 1000.00 it defeats the purpose which is low setup cost. Might as well buy a Shoebox and be independent upon anyone for hpa.
I've been reseraching getting the nitrogen tanks lately. So far I have two options here in metro Atlanta that I'm thinking about. Sidney Lee Welding Supply, $85 deposit and $10 monthly rental fee including gas ( I asked several times to make sure and the salesperson assured me I was understanding him correctly); and Palmer's Welding Company $7 monthly rental fee plus $40 something for gas refill. With Palmers I will have to pick up full tanks because they don't deliver to residental areas. Airgas gave me the crazy quote & said they couldn't rent a cylider but use until empty and swap out for $183 per month. I was also told they only had access to medical grade nitrogen which was why it was so expensive. At this time, I have 3 of the 60 minute fireman's Scott tanks (87 cf), and it cost me $12 (ea) to get them filled. I'm leaning towards nitrogen, but still considering one of the Chinese made compressors that cost from $1300-$1500.
Just wondering if anybody tried using liquid nitrogen to pressurize their tanks. Seems you can buy liquid nitrogen easily or make your own.
Quote from: travels4fun on August 13, 2014, 12:00:09 AMI pay $65/year to lease a 444 sf Nitrogen tank at 6000 psi and $65 for a fresh filled tank swap out. The process is they drop off a new filled tank and take my old one. It's as simple as calling my rep and telling him I need a tank and the next morning they come to my house to do the swap. I am using Roberts Oxygen as my supplier here in Northern VA.Lucky stiff.Nothing that sweet in backwoods north Mississippi...
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