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Feb 27, 2013 | 12:43 PM

#31

bushpilot

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Originally Posted by conifers4

Wow! at $20 a tank that is a steal considering the link you provided shows them being $99!

agreed - they are often on sale for $50...and sometimes theyre priced wrong

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Originally Posted by JKingAround

Don't waste your money if you want to run air tools most guns need 5 cfm min. I saw this on display at a show. And I could tell just by the sound of it. It won't do the job.

Exactly - but w/ a higher pressure & flow regulator it would be possible.

Feb 28, 2013 | 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bushpilot

if anyone is interested in going this route -

i just ordered one from these guys - they have a minimum order so it can take some time, or you can pay 30 more for the same regulator and by-pass the minimum order amount....ill just wait.

this is the 2 stage (dual gauge) 5-175psi adjustable regulator, with gauge protector boots.

UNIWELD R1363 CO2 REGULATOR (5-175 PSIG) UPC 12311 NEW

order the above, add your own quick disconnect, hose and c02 bottle & youre good to go.

Would either of these work just as well as the Uniweld version? Basically you want one gauge for air pressure and one for tank pressure, right?

JEGS Performance Products 60200 CO2 Regulator with Dual Gauges : Amazon.com : Automotive

Amazon.com: Compact Co2 Regulator Dual Gauge: Kitchen & Dining

Mar 6, 2013 | 04:40 PM

#33

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Bump for an answer to my previous post

Mar 6, 2013 | 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bushpilot

got my regulator today - exchange my tanks (got empty ones at harbor freight for 20 bucks),
gonna had a handle/protector ($15 bux) and im into this for less than 100 bucks, even less if you consider i had the tanks sitting around collecting dust (the oldest one was free).

Is that the same regulator as the link you posted? The Uniweld site lists that regulator as a single stage single gauge.

Mar 7, 2013 | 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedJK

Is that the same regulator as the link you posted? The Uniweld site lists that regulator as a single stage single gauge.

yes ! despite what the uniweld site says, it IS in deed a TWO STAGE regulator

Mar 7, 2013 | 10:38 AM

#36

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Originally Posted by BigRedJK

both COULD work...

the 2nd one has a pop off limit of 55-60 psi so as long as you never need more psi than that youll be ok....but

itll never be good for anything other than topping off tires (under 55psi).

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Mar 7, 2013 | 01:43 PM

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Thanks for the info. I really appreciate it! I ordered the Uniweld regulator you suggested... now I play the waiting game.

May 2, 2013 | 01:15 AM

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i just used my tank (again)...to top off/balance my 110psi coach tires....set the regulator to 175psi and it takes SECONDS to add a few pounds of air to a (previously) difficult tire to air up !

May 9, 2013 | 11:38 AM

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Maybe I should start a new thread but my question is so simple.....Can a Powertank(or equivalent) be mounted horizontally or must it be vertical? Not for use but just during storage/mounting.

Last edited by conifers4; May 9, 2013 at 12:37 PM. Reason: typing error, I'