"Air Carry Tank" for interiors??

[Jossy92]

Wondered if any members know about using an "air carry tank" for interior detailing. Would be used once or twice per year. Got the idea from this Campbell Hausfeld 5 Gallon Portable Air Tank:

And from this:

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showpost.php?p=406571&postcount=37

Guess I would need a longer hose and a "blow off" tip. I have a tire inflater rated at 90 psi.
Just thought I would ask before I take the bullet. Kind of worried if it is safe if I leave it full or if I need to drain it and check for moisture before I store it.

Thanks for any advice.
Jeff

[cnfowler]

Re: "Air Carry Tank" for interiors??

It won't hurt anything to leave it full. But you won't get much use out of it before the pressure is too low. I have a 5 gallon compressor and after using my blow gun for just a few seconds, the compressor kicks on. It is set at 125psi, much more than the 90 psi you'd fill yours at. Just a thought.

Colin

[TLMitchell]

Re: "Air Carry Tank" for interiors??

Wondered if any members know about using an "air carry tank" for interior detailing.

If your only use is going to be for interior detailing cans of compressed air might be a solution. A bit pricey ala carte but most computer shops have 12-can cases pretty reasonable.

TL

[RaskyR1]

Re: "Air Carry Tank" for interiors??

I have a tank just like that which I use from time to time. It works out well but as already noted it does loose pressure rather quickly. I use it for blowing out water of of all the nooks and crannies after washing a car or motorcycle. It should be good for your intended use as long as you only use short burst of air.

I have large 60gal IR compressor that has a hard time getting the portable tank past 90psi though as that's when the motor kicks in.

[Jossy92]

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Thanks for the feedback. I am going to think about it, and I am tottering halfway between a pancake and a pressure tank. It's the weight and the ability to put it on a high shelf since it would be used so seldom.

[RaskyR1]

Re: "Air Carry Tank" for interiors??

Thanks for the feedback. I am going to think about it, and I am tottering halfway between a pancake and a pressure tank. It's the weight and the ability to put it on a high shelf since it would be used so seldom.

I'd say if you had an easily accessible way to fill the tank it would be worth it. Say a gas station close by that has free air. Without a good/large air compressor though it's a pain to fill the tank. Even using my large compressor in the pic below it takes a few minutes to fill it to about 90-100psi.

If you don't have an easy way to fill it I'd look at getting a small pancake compressor for sure.

[Jossy92]

Re: "Air Carry Tank" for interiors??

I saw a pancake on sale for $100.

[BTW, your work area is cleaner than my living room. Not surprising for a pro detailer.]

[RaskyR1]

Re: "Air Carry Tank" for interiors??

I saw a pancake on sale for $100.

[BTW, your work area is cleaner than my living room. Not surprising for a pro detailer.]

LOL....you should see it now!!!


My father and I have been restoring a car back there and it looks terrible! Sanding dust everywhere!!!

We painted it last weekend so hopefully I should be able to get it all cleaned back up again soon.

That's actually why I bought the 10lb tank though. I've been working in my other garage the last few months and I would need 200' of hose from the back garage and it just seemed easier to use the tank.

[boiler7904]

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As long as you have access to power where you're detailing, I'd think a small compressor would be a better option. I have a Porter Cable 6 gallon pancake compressor with oilless pump. After having it for a couple of years for use around the house, my next compressor will definitely have an oil lube pump. That probably means something in a twin stack design from Quincy, RolAir, Thomas, or Ingersoll Rand if I go with hand carry again.

[rqk]

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boiler7904, why do you say "my next compressor will definitely have an oil lube pump."? What's the advantage?

[boiler7904]

Re: "Air Carry Tank" for interiors??

Oil lubed pumps run a lot quieter than an oilless. Since they also tend to run cooler, a oil lubed compressor has a higher duty rating. A higher duty rating means the compressor can cycle more times per hour without frying itself. Another advantage is that the oil lubed compressor pump is serviceable.

[Jossy92]

Re: "Air Carry Tank" for interiors??

a twin stack design

Thanks for the great info.

And why a twin stack?

[boiler7904]

Re: "Air Carry Tank" for interiors??

From what I've seen the twin tank design is most common when you go to a oil lube pump but there are a couple of options in the pancake design.

[ColonelCash]

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boiler7904, why do you say "my next compressor will definitely have an oil lube pump."? What's the advantage?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe they (oiled pump) are substantially quieter.

[boiler7904]

Re: "Air Carry Tank" for interiors??

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe they (oiled pump) are substantially quieter.

Correct and they last a lot longer.