Tanks Info for Newbies

[sacshooter]

Joe has done it again !!

Check out his 17 cubic ft carbon fiber "Guppy"

http://airtanksforsale.com/

I believe it's gonna be a little bit better than the paintball shop "rig" I had made up for me.

The wife already has my X-Mas list.....It has a "Guppy" and "Shoebox" compressor on it

I have a DIY guppy 16.16 cf at 4500 psi in a perfect world enough to fill:

Marauder 215cc 2800 psi - 1800 psi 11.8 times
Marauder .25 215cc 3000 psi - 1800 psi 8.7 times
AA S410 ERB 314cc 2800 psi - 2100 psi 12 times

Right now I cascade fill my pony from my 3 4500 cf tanks, but it is impossible to get it to 4500psi this way and it takes time. I am also on the list for a shoebox and I am excited to be able to top it off after each trip with the shoebox, then it will be ready to go for next time

even if it takes 3 hours to refill my 16cf tank I won't care just let it run, I’m done shooting for the day anyway.

[rbolton6]

What lucky number are ya on the waiting list for the Shoebox

[Roger]

Do not forget Sun Optics will have a compressor out soon. Their track record is not good and who knows if it will have the Benjamin
name on it?

shoot straight
Roger

[sacshooter]

What lucky number are ya on the waiting list for the Shoebox

#72 I think

Roger

[rbolton6]

Lucky rascal - It sounds like they have all the kinks worked out of the Shoebox.
Let me know how your's works out.

[twohsieh]

Shoe box. I'm on the list, but wow, 24 hours to fill a 30 min tank. I think it would be useful only if you don have a tank or ur away from a place that could fill it.

[twohsieh]

for alot people who buy used or new SCBA type carbon tanks 30 min, 45 min, 60 min. they come with the scba valves with gauge, adapter type is cga-347 type

[hi-vel]

Greetings:

I am new to the game so this post has been very helpful in figuring out the right equipment, at the right price. I went with the used CarbonFiber because of having a weight lifting issue. According to the 'fill calculators' on the net, I can get the same amount of 'charges' from the 44CF @ 4500 (Carbon-Fiber) that I could from a 100CF Steel Tank- for LOT less weight to heft back and forth for charging. (I would estimate I saved 10-15 lbs) And the used Carbon Fiber tanks were selling for the same price my local dive shop was selling 100cf Steel tanks for.

One thing to keep an eye on when purchasing used CarbonFiber tanks is both the last Hydrostat date AND the year of manufacture- Carbon Fiber has a finite life of 15 years TOTAL- then no one will fill them for you (according to the local dive shop)- throw them away I guess?

Last note- I just rec'd a CarbonFiber tank from 'twohsieh' that I saw advertised for sale in the Buy/Sell section. I Highly recommend the tank that twohsieh is selling- Cheap and has a 95% finish on the Tank and Valve assembly, Looked great! I think I need another one....

[Joe Brancato]

Note: These tanks are brand new, not used.
Call 714-612-5956 or email before Sunday 2 January.
THIS IS SPECIAL PRICING FOR FORUM READERS, YOU MUST MENTION THIS FORUM TO GET THE NEW YEAR SPECIAL
Sorry for the large size of the pictures, I guess I can't use HTML code to reduce as on some other forums.

88 Cu Ft Great White 2 with complete DIN300 Valve, 3 microbore Hose Assembly with StRain Relief, Bleeder, 2.5 Stainless Steel Glycerin Gauge, ALL Stainless Steel Female Quick Disconnect (everything you need to fill your Marauder, etc.) only $599 plus $29 ship payable via check (if on BOI), money order, or personal paypal.
With purchase of the Great White2 tank and Hose Assembly, you will receive a Free Stainless Steel Dead Head (worth $19) to check your tanks pressure.

Dead Head





17 Cu Ft Guppy 2 with complete DIN300 Valve, 3’ microbore Hose Assembly with Stain Relief, Bleeder, 2” Stainless Steel Glycerin Gauge, ALL Stainless Steel Female Quick Disconnect (everything you need to fill your Maruader, etc.) only $349 plus ship plus $19 ship payable via check (if on BOI), money order, or personal paypal. Note: In this picture, it has an optional 2.5" guage. This is kind of big for such a small tank (unless have REALLY bad vision), so I now put on a 2" gauge that looks like it fits the tank better.




Call 714-612-5956 or email before Sunday 2 January.Note: I am on the West Coast, so please call between 8AM & 8PM Pacific</b>

NOTE: If you purchased a Great White2 or Guppy2 in the last 30 days, I will refund the difference you paid in the form of a 25% discount (Sorry, can't discount air tanks)

[twohsieh]

I'm glad you like it hivel, many more available.