CO2 Tank for Tire Inflation

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Our 10 lb. aluminum cylinder is 7" in diameter.

Call me, 1.800.503.0244 :D
 
Jody, you guys sell units directly to the public? Doesn't that hurt your distributers? By the way I bought one of yours units from Xtreme-Offroad.com and I love it, never lets me down.
 
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I'm glad you like your Outback Air CO2 system Biff. It should give you many years of service. Mike's a great guy over there at Xtreme off-road.

Thanks for the kind words... :D :cheers:

Jody.
 
Ok, I ordered from Jody. I'll post a pic after I get it filled and mounted in my rig.

Ken
 
woody said:
I'd be VERY likely to bust off that valve and make a missle....
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Actually it wouldn't make a great missle, since the boil-off pressure of CO2 is only about 300psi, so that's the most pressure you'll ever get out of the bottle...unless you were to heat it up. Nothing like a O2 tank or scuba tank, which are actually at 3000 psi, and you wack a nozzle off there and you better start praying! The difference is CO2 like Propane (LPG) turns to liquid at about 300 psi, so in the bottle it's a liquid, not a gas anymore. This is why propane tanks are not really beefy tanks, not alot of pressure to deal with.

Good Luck...

Added: Romer, where are you going to fill the CO2 tank? I thought about it, but I'm in Castle Rock and filling it up all the time is expensive IMO, which is why I plan on going to engine driven OBA...just haven't done it...so maybe I should have went CO2, atleast it'd be done now...How much does General Air charge to fill the CO2 tank do you know? I'd guess that would be the cheapest place.

-Mark Brodis
 
Mark,
i don't know. When I get the tank and fill it up I'll let you know. The other guys in Rising sun said its about $10.
 
Ok, to tip the scales in the other direction, I just bought one of Kumar's setups.. which as I understand is the same thing less the field repairable hose and the rhino lining. BTW, I paid on Friday and it showed up today, very cool! Will bring the setup to the RS meeting tonight as well and inquire about fillups, Mark if you're up north come check us out, we're meeting in Golden this time. http://risingsun4x4club.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=299&PN=1

at least I'll never have to wait behind Romer at the gas station again... :)
 
That says a lot that you were BEHIND my 40 in your 80!
 
mabrodis said:
Actually it wouldn't make a great missle, since the boil-off pressure of CO2 is only about 300psi, so that's the most pressure you'll ever get out of the bottle...unless you were to heat it up. ]


I’d like to chime in on this one...I'm not sure everyone has accurate info regarding Liquid Co2. Co2 has a boiling point of -200 degrees, and will continue to boil until either the temp drops below -200 degrees, or the atmospheric pressure reaches over1000psi. Liquid Co2 tanks do not have the same "bomb" risk like nitrogen or oxygen, but they do carry some risk, especially when stored in a vehicle. Depending on the temp, Liquid Co2 can boil to different pressures at different rates. For example, at 72degrees F, Co2 can reach aprox. 860psi. When the temp reaches the 80 degrees F mark, the tank pressure can reach upwards of 1000psi. Therefore, depending on the temp outside (or in the truck), the pressure inside the tank can vary. Also, one must remember that the volume of Co2 (in either state) varies in the tank. For example, when the tank is running low, the volume of liquid is less, but the volume of gas is greater. Granted, the pressure remains the same while the volume of the gas/liquid changes. (This is why Co2 tanks will run steady pressure right to the point of being empty) Co2 also uses an incredible amount of energy (heat) when converting from a liquid to a gas. I'm sure some people have noticed their tanks forming frost around the regulator when under heavy use. This is why it is imperative to use the proper pressure regulators, as well as the proper air hoses that can with stand the cold temps. Your average yellow plastic air line that is used with normal air compressors pose serious risks when using them with Co2. The airlines can rupture due to the cold temps along with excessive pressure. (most air lines such as the one described are rated for 200psi) I personally have seen one explode when a pressure regulator failed. The guy walked away, but had a few pieces of plastic stuck in his face, as well as a ring in his ears for days! Just imagine 4 shot guns being fired off all at the same time...that was how loud it was. Companies like Powertank sell the proper braided poly-urethane air lines that can handle the temps, and are usually rated for pressures upwards of 1100psi. (they also make a kick-arse regulator)

Also, check out:

http://jrutherford.us/power_tank.htm

I have some pics of my Powertank setup registering over 1000psi on a hot day.

:cheers:
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This is what the setup I bought from Jody looks like mounted in my rig. I had to take the arm rests off the rear bench seat, but no Biggie
Tank.webp
 
Used it today after doing the Bill Moore trail in Colorado. With it mounted on the bracket, I was able to fill all 4 tires and the guy behind me. It was super fast going from 18lbs to 35lbs.

Thanks Jody, awesome product. I recommend it! It's nice to support a supported of IH8MUD and a fellow cruiser head.
 
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