How many run an air tank and why ?

[threedogs]

Does anyone run an air tank for extra volume,
I had a big one in my other 4x4 and that was very handy.
Even a small hotdog style fitted in the sills would be great for a locker.
I run a tank/motor in one for my front locker[to be fitted] plus an air horn.
this also fills an extra tank I have both fitted to the cargo barrier.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/680-803-Air-compressor-and-train-Horn-12-V-air-bag-suspension-ride-Train-Truck-/111696093372?hash=item1a019b20bc:g:TeoAAOSw~OdVf6v G

[Bloodyaussie]

I run a 9lt tank from my twin arb compressor.

I use it for my locker, cleaning , pumping tyres ,inflating airbeds and inflatables and so much more

[the evil twin]

Yep, have one on mine, fitted by prev owner as it was a farm hack and therefore ran air tools etc.

Very handy but not absolutely essential.

Tanks are only needed if you require volume to supply the flow for Air Tools and the like or fast/flat tyre inflation and in this day of hi flow compressors are needed less and less for reccy use.

[threedogs]

I had a chance to get Endless air very cheap but it took a day to install that put me off.
But endless air and a 2nd alternator converted to a welder would make me happy

Heres a horse of a compressor too big to mount under the bonnet.
I brought the single one and thats awesome, tempted to get this one

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/171839364565?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
This is pushing out over 10CFM of air now thats impressive,
combine that with a tank and you could run a rattle gun easily

[Stropp]

i have a tank at home but i have run out of room to put it :(

[threedogs]

i have a tank at home but i have run out of room to put it :(

Plenty of room along the chassis ,depending on the size of the tank

[Cuppa]

I’ve got a 9 litre one in mine, I find that an air gun to be one of the handiest ways of cleaning stuff when out in deserts & dusty country. The 100% duty compressor probably doesn’t need the tank for inflating tyres, but I had planned to use a few air tools. However experience now suggests that a bigger tank is needed for this.

[GQ TANK]

Im looking at getting a tank.

I have a blue tongue const air compressor fitted to the truck, but find it a bit slow pumping my tyres. A 9 litre pump, precompressed before a airing up would speed up the process

I got the compress very cheap, and have it mounted in the jack storage area on my gq

[threedogs]

Im looking at getting a tank.

I have a blue tongue const air compressor fitted to the truck, but find it a bit slow pumping my tyres. A 9 litre pump, precompressed before a airing up would speed up the process

I got the compress very cheap, and have it mounted in the jack storage area on my gq

Check out this horse of a compressor, I have the single head at 5.65 CFM, so x 2 I would think
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/171839364565?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[threedogs]

Those with a tank how have you dealt with the condensation,
just empty the tank every now and again into a seperate container.
Either with a spring loaded drain plug or a simple tapered one.

Might grab the tank [5 gal] out of the Troopy and fit it somewhere on the Patrol.

[Bloodyaussie]

Those with a tank how have you dealt with the condensation,
just empty the tank every now and again into a seperate container.
Either with a spring loaded drain plug or a simple tapered one.

Might grab the tank [5 gal] out of the Troopy and fit it somewhere on the Patrol.

I have a hose that runs from under the tank with a tap and empty it out..

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PIRANHA-AIR-TANK-1-LITRE-ACTK1-/171982653771?hash=item280af7094b:g:rmIAAOSwhcJWMc8 o

Heres a small tank to keep the pressure up to your lockers.
Being square it would fit just about anywhere.

This is about the cheapest tank I could find,
maybe its cheaper to buy a SCA 240v one and strip it down
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/321240440777?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[BigRAWesty]

Well fair point td..
Who said they have to be round??

[GQ TANK]

What size tank would be worth while.

A while back I though out a cheapee compressor due to the pump failing, j sjould have kept the tank

[BigRAWesty]

What size tank would be worth while.

A while back I though out a cheapee compressor due to the pump failing, j sjould have kept the tank
I would think 6-10L.. so 8 would be perfect lol..
A 90-130psi switch.. 150 psi relief valve..
Sorted..

[threedogs]

All the Comp trucks Ive seen only had a 3ltr hotdog tank to run their lockers.
But if you want to run a rattle gun fit the biggest you can find, I had a 5 gallon
in my other 4x4, Really up to what space you have available, also if you are
hard mounting the compressor as well

[the evil twin]

Well fair point td..
Who said they have to be round??

They are round so the air can't hide in the corners... maybe someone can also figure out why a boxing "ring" is square

[BigRAWesty]

They are round so the air can't hide in the corners... maybe someone can also figure out why a boxing "ring" is square
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/363.jpg

[clubbyr8]

I bought a cheap 240v compressor with tank from Bunnings for less than $50. I think the tank is 9L. The compressor was useless, so I threw it away, but the tank works fine, comes with 100psi switch and two pressure dials. Works for me....

The compressor is a Spear & Jackson Project Air, I kept the 100psi switch, the safety valve, the inlet and outlet pressure gauges, the pressure regulator and the Nitto connector, pretty cheap imho....