SCUBA tanks for filling RV tires?

fj12ryder wrote:

ol Bombero-JC wrote:

gbopp wrote:
I'm not sure but, I think most of us use a compressor. :)

Actually "some" of us don't.

OP - SCUBA tanks are not practical for numerous reasons - like expense.
Refilling (to high pressure) is a PITA, and can be expensive also - and, of course it's still air.

Look into C02. Off roaders have been using it for years. Inexpensive tanks, and easy (cheap) to fill at home brew, paint gun, and welding shops - to name a few.

Check out the businesses selling same, such as - Powertank - and the applications (like RVs) - then check on DIY for way less.

Air (in a tank) can't compete with the expansion ratio of 450:1 !!

BTW: "Powertank" has a nice FAQ list - clicky here

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Wow, for those prices I think I'll stick with a good ol' air compressor. Use the rest of that $500+ to buy fuel.

Obviously - You missed...."then check on DIY for way less"..:R

NO $500 necessary!...:W

Any of the many off road forums will have the details and photos of the components.

Google (Jeep forum) - "Build Your Own C02 Tank System - Highest Quality & Lowest Cost".

I found some prices on the components were less than on that 2011 post. (My cost was less than the $162. indicated, all new components w/ aluminum tank)

And - with the 450:1 expansion ratio, I've topped off tires for several years now - still on the same tank fill. (which was $10. at a local home brew shop - even bought a couple of beers -to go- while I was there, LOL).

Other benefits: pressure "right now", NO 12V or AC power required, NO noise - and it's lighter than either one of the two "portable" AC compressors (capable of 100 psi plus) that I used to take along.

But hey....whatever works for you!..;)


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