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Here's a fill tank I put together last month. I fill it from a 25 gallon upright Craftsman oil-free. I think it maxes at about 120 psi. I haven't run tubeless, but thought I'd share.
I had been using a small freon tank, kitted up for inflating tires, which was more than adequate for bikes, or bringing up one flat vehicle tire (great for seasonal topping off of one or two vehicles), but I retired it, largely due to it's age. Disliked the 18v Rigid inflator-not ideal. I also wanted more volume for vehicle tires. So, this https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...2b5b633d2.jpeg |
Originally Posted by maddog34
(Post 23700576)
5 gallon air tank... 45 bucks. on sale....
Walmart search: Wilmar W10005 5 Gallon Portable Air Tank there's a Campbell Hausfeld on Ebay for $30, Shipped.... Search: Cambell Hausfeld KT0500 5 Gallon Portable Air Carry Tank 125PSI Bullseye Industrial Sales https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...76b46bef9a.jpg |
Originally Posted by hrdknox1
(Post 23701137)
Picked this one up today at Harbor Freight for $39.99.
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...76b46bef9a.jpg i've used that tank for impacting blade bolts off of industrial mowers, and truck wheel lugs, etc. drain excess water from any air tank, occasionally.;) if no drain is provided, just tip it so that the tank's air outlet is the low point, then let'er rip. |
I had the same issue years ago. I sold the one w/o the tank and got one with a tank.
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Originally Posted by Mtracer
(Post 23700666)
I have a compressor with a tank, but get the best results from using an AirShot. While the AirShot is just a small tank you fill via a pump or compressor, it has a very short hose and comes with a fitting to screw onto a Presta valve stem without the core installed. The AirShot has always worked for me.
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I have found that with careful installation and attention to detail, a plain hand pump is enough for tubeless.
I had my doubts when I first did it without a compressor but I was thousands of miles from home. It worked fine. I've done it a dozen times since then. Never failed me. I will say that if you're using narrower rims or doing an off label tubeless setup, the compressor helps. Otherwise, it's just necessary. |
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