Educate me on CO2 tanks (1 Viewer)

[Helipilot]

Dumb question I know, but why do some of you guys carry co2 tanks along on your trips? I have thought of refilling tires, but I am seeking the real reason. Thanks.

 

[titanpat57]

I think you may get more responses in the Expedition build section....but FYI it replaces carrying a compressor.

 

[Fast Eddy]

I use mine only to fill tires. I have only a hose with a schraeder valve inflator. No regulator. There's a slight risk of blowing out the hose, but I've been doing it for years without any issues so far. If you blew out the hose it would be loud.

 

[Delancy]

Mo betta' 'cause mo fasta...

 

[Dell]

I use mine mainly for airing up tires.
realize tho'...
that your trail partners will hope that you will offer to fill their tires as well

I also have/use a small portable compressor (MF50)
for when there is no hurry.

I recommend utilizing a hi-flow valve/regulator
as smaller orifices may freeze up momentarily. (or awhile)
If it's freezing outside... might wanna have that back-up plan.

I've frozen my CO2 bottle to the ground in cold weather conditions.
it's not as portable when that happens. oops Lol

Another nice thing about having C02 on board...
is that air driven power tools could be operated as well.
but doing so will necessitate utilizing a regulator.

 

[Brentbba]

CO2 - tire inflation only here. Good - it's fast. Bad - if you run out w/o a back up, you're screwed. Compressors, while slower will continue to work so long as you've got battery power for them.

 

[spressomon]

CO2 - tire inflation only here. Good - it's fast. Bad - if you run out w/o a back up, you're screwed. Compressors, while slower will continue to work so long as you've got battery or fuel to power for them.

Fixed it for ya

 

[Brentbba]

Fixed it for ya

True dat...unless your alternator goes and then fuel is useless.

 

[spressomon]

belt drive...York, Sanden, etc. Getting 10cfm from my Sanden...allowed me to sell my Powertank.