Does a Tank Need to be Inside a Shield While Filling?
When filling an air tank via a compressor, does one need to place the tank in an explosion proof shield?
I’m wondering if I am need to put it into a steel blast shield or a hole in the ground while filling the tank.
I have a new Great White and JB’s air dryer ready to begin duty once my compressor arrives
Do people take special precautions while filling a tank?
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I actually came here because quite a few of my customers are air gun users and I was told that this is one of the places to learn a bit more about the equipment since I have been in the compressor biz since 1981 but have specialized in scuba, fire fighting air and, more recently, paintball. Since I have started looking at your needs, I have gotten the bug to start shooting a bit with air guns. DANG … ANOTHER hobby to take up my time and my money!! :biggrinn:
Thanks, Ray and welcome to TAG.
We airgun owners deal with just as high or higher pressure tanks than divers. Your reminders regarding moisture removal and equipment maintenance are well needed.
Does it HAVE to be in a pop can? No … not always.
However, it really depends on how you take care of your equipment.
If a tank is going to fail, it is because you have introduced enough moisture into it to corrode the aluminum internals. That comes from an improperly maintained or missing filter system.
If a hose is going to fail, that comes from improper inspection of rubber parts and/or failure to replace at the recommended service intervals.
If a safety plug (burst disk) is going to fail, that is because of not changing it at regular intervals or by not having your safety valve or pressure switch shutdown set properly and not paying attention.
So, if you HAVE to use a popcan because of any of these reasons, get rid of the compressor … you would be safer overall. :winkn:
Hay Zonk
I hear some of these Chinese compressors are dumping oil out of the release valve,,,,
The ear plugs may be good for these compressors ,
I think I would turn these on and leave the room for a while, :rofl: :rofl: POW
Mike
Just make sure you wear earmuffs, that way you won’t hear the explosion………………………………… :rofl:
Thanks. Feeling a bit braver.
Would be nice to have a compressor to be actually using.
Same here Mike. For me it was a 100 mile round trip.
I myself think the tanks are over built,
The time I had my great white filled to over 5000 on the back of a pickup at a local shop,
I said woo, 5000 is good, The guys laughed at me and said the tank will not blow up, it might pop , but there is no danger..
The reason I got a compressor it was just way to much hassle filling the tank,
Mike
I’ve been filling my own now for two years and have never had an issue. I just sit mine on the shop counter and fill away…
Scary stuff these large tanks with HPA. Even a ruptured hose with a hand pump is known to cause
significant injury. Then again, I’m routinely around nitrogen tanks that are at much higher pressure.
But….. I’m not filling them.
Stick around to watch over the compressor and ensure it doesn’t overfill —-> you are right next to the badness.
Stay away during filling —–> if auto shutoff fails, badness but at least you aren’t right next to it..
Maybe remote monitoring and emergency cutoff will be a good project to go along with the compressor.
I have a spare IP camera and some remote appliance switches somewhere in the parts bins.
Perhaps I’m just too paranoid. So many air gunners do fill their own tanks.
Dang,
Every so often you hear these horror stories about HPA and it’s making paranoia among us PCP owners. :angrymob:
But, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure ……….. more paranoia for yah ?
~ GKU
Good question,
I fill up my great white tank from my Shelden Compressor 3000 to about 4800 psi, I fill my small Venturi tank from my great white.
Any way , The other day I was setting in my chair with the Venturi tank sitting on my lap while filling from the great white, I fill to about 4800 PSI ,
I was thinking , This might not be the best thing to be doing, :2cents:
I gotta great white all I see the dive shop do is drop it in a tank of water while filling. Supposed to keep the heat down while filling what the guy told me.
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Ray, airgunning bit me a year ago and in that span I’ve gone from a basic springer to PCP, tank, and compressor. I would have never predicted my getting into this hobby. It is addictive. With the right setup, it’s backyard and even indoor friendly. The wet season, where we live, makes indoor capability all the more important.
You get to cheat, starting with ready air sources. :biggrinn: