Powertank and Staun Tyre Deflators

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dtt255

dtt255

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Well I finally got my Staun Tyre deflators set for 20 psi and got my powertank setup (got for christmas!) all filled and done!

All I can say is that I can air down to 20 psi on all 4 tires within 3 min. Then air back up to 45 psi all around within 5 min!

Wow.... this is the way to go for everyone! Expensive, at least the powertank option, but it is SO QUICK!

I used the ARB compressor under the hood for a comparison and here were my results.

This is TOTALLY NON-SCIENTIFIC!


It took the ARB about 3-4 min to air back up from 20 to 45psi.
The powertank took 30 seconds. No Joke!

There is NO COMPARISON!

Now I love the idea of having the ARB available for airing up as a backup, but it is not my primary method anymore!

Thought I would share!
 
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bwbski26 said:
how much did the new setup cost you?
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The deflators cost about $59

The powertank I got was the 15 lb tank with all the hoses, high flow regulator, tank boot. mounting bracket, (basically one of the packages they sell) I got for $530

Now I got the 15 lb tank, you could also get a 10 lb tank which is obviously cheaper.

The great thing about the powertank is that it is not just for tires. You can use it for lockers, powertools, etc.

My suggestion is to go to: http://www.powertank.com and read up there.
 
MutleyFJ62 said:
DTT, are you talking about the Staun Tyre Deflators???? I borrowed some off a mate last year and after using them had to buy a set for myself, great invention, especially over here on the summer beach sand...
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Yes I do mean those....they are very nice.

BTW, I changed the title of the thread to the correct name....sometimes my stupidity surprises even me! :doh:
 
Hey..DTT...do you know how many times/tires you can inflate from about 20psi to 45psi per tank and how much does it cost to refill?

Thanks
 
TXLX470 said:
Hey..DTT...do you know how many times/tires you can inflate from about 20psi to 45psi per tank and how much does it cost to refill?

Thanks
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Refills go for anywhere between $20 to $75 depends where I go.....if I go to a paintball place where they normally charge per oz it is much more expensive. If you go to a large refill station, that is much cheaper but harder to find.

I have not used a whole tank up but from the charts I have read, I should be able to get 70-90 tires out of it. Not including if I use powertools, etc.
 
Thanks for the info...I am getting free tank from a guy who works at a gas station....I just have to buy the hose gauge etc...I think it's well worth it.
 
TXLX470 said:
Thanks for the info...I am getting free tank from a guy who works at a gas station....I just have to buy the hose gauge etc...I think it's well worth it.
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that's the cheapest route i've gone. $80 for a 20# CO2 tank from the brewery and $49 for regulator from unltimate air. and probably $20 for the air lines, couplings, and whatnot. :D:D

here's a link where you can find a place to fill your CO2s.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/camping-outdoor-gear/81106-how-do-i-know-where-get-my-co2-tank-filled.html
 
Which regulator did you buy...I checked the powertank website ...they are kind of expensive.

Why do one need to have the hi pressure gauge??
 
TXLX470 said:
Which regulator did you buy...I checked the powertank website ...they are kind of expensive.

Why do one need to have the hi pressure gauge??
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i bought the express regulator.

Ultimate Air Regulators

the reason for the hi pressure gauge is so that you can air up your tires pretty quick and use air tools. if you use the high pressure gauge you would be able to air up all your tires in 5 minutes rather than 15-20 minutes if you use a regular 60 psi regulator.
 
Actully I was talking about these..what is the diffrence between these two dials/gauge.
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TXLX470 said:
Actully I was talking about these..what is the diffrence between these two dials/gauge.
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i think one's to show how much CO2 you have left in your tank and the other to show what the output pressure is set at.
 
The high pressure gauge only shows what the pressure in the tank is. It is not the amount of CO2. Only way to tell that is to weigh the tank. Low pressure gauge shows the regulator air pressure.

Cheaper regulators freeze up when used. Never had that issue with a Powertank regulator. They are more expensive, but there is a reason for it.
 
sleeoffroad said:
The high pressure gauge only shows what the pressure in the tank is. It is not the amount of CO2. Only way to tell that is to weigh the tank. Low pressure gauge shows the regulator air pressure.

Cheaper regulators freeze up when used. Never had that issue with a Powertank regulator. They are more expensive, but there is a reason for it.
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X2 :cheers:
 
silverhorse said:
this is an old thread but thinking of going this route. for those who have done it where do you keep the tank?

TIA
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PowerTank sells stainless tank mounts you can bolt various places...

If you decide to go this route, I’ve got a new PowerTank mount I never used... Make me an offer I can’t refuse... ;)

Seriously though... I do have the mount because I intended it for a different use. But alas it was the wrong size.

Never went with a power tank...using my ARB twin compressor instead.
 
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