sweet set up how many tire fill do u get per tank fill
Build your own CO2 system (and save a lot!)
So I've been meaning to do this for a while now. Back when I was originally building my jeep I wanted an ARB compressor or a viair system but I decided that CO2 was the way to go for me. Most all tank systems are very expensive and I decided to build my own to save some cash and ended up saving a lot.
The tank:
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I got a 20lb all aluminum tank from Beveragefactory.com where it was pre-hydro tested and ready to go. Total cost for tank ~$125 shipped
The regulator:
To be honest I don't know where the heck I got it from but if I recall correctly it was from some Australian based company and was the only one available at the time. Now OffRoadAir offers a very similar non adjustable regulator for much cheaper than what I paid (I paid like $85, cheapest at the time) now they have it for $55. On a side note I would also go spring for the CO2 approved hose because your cheap harbor freight air line may freeze and rupture (lesson learned).
The fill station:
I got my tank filled at a welding supply company (AGL in northern NJ) but I have been told that you can go to some fire supply places where they fill fire extinguishers but not all may do it. I paid about $45 to get my tank filled. They had a 3 day turn around time due to not having filling equipment on sight. Although if you don't care they can swap your bottle out for a one owned by the filler company.
The result:
Total cost was about $225 for a 20lb system. A smoking price seeing as a power tank system is about $430 and even a 10lb system costs $380 without being filled! The system works the same as any brand name system if your on a budget, this is the way to go.
The tank:
I got a 20lb all aluminum tank from Beveragefactory.com where it was pre-hydro tested and ready to go. Total cost for tank ~$125 shipped
The regulator:
To be honest I don't know where the heck I got it from but if I recall correctly it was from some Australian based company and was the only one available at the time. Now OffRoadAir offers a very similar non adjustable regulator for much cheaper than what I paid (I paid like $85, cheapest at the time) now they have it for $55. On a side note I would also go spring for the CO2 approved hose because your cheap harbor freight air line may freeze and rupture (lesson learned).
The fill station:
I got my tank filled at a welding supply company (AGL in northern NJ) but I have been told that you can go to some fire supply places where they fill fire extinguishers but not all may do it. I paid about $45 to get my tank filled. They had a 3 day turn around time due to not having filling equipment on sight. Although if you don't care they can swap your bottle out for a one owned by the filler company.
The result:
Total cost was about $225 for a 20lb system. A smoking price seeing as a power tank system is about $430 and even a 10lb system costs $380 without being filled! The system works the same as any brand name system if your on a budget, this is the way to go.
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Tanks weight actually rest on bumper. Straps are just to keep it from flying out. Raced across the desert and tank doesn't budge. By the way, you can get tank exchanges at Hydroponics stores for $13.00. Here in Vegas they are open 7 days a week and are closer to my house than welding supply places.
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