Air tank Q

[Nayr747]

I was just about to buy this air tank FINALLY http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...380611181&rd=1
But I emailed the guy and asked if it would work on a bike tire valve to pressurize to about 20 psi and he said "This is more for air tools than a tire." So will it work? I'm pretty sure the car and bike tire valves are different sizes so that's my only real question. I dont want to buy it and then find out it only fits car tire valves.

Forgot, I'm using it to pressure test my intake with the Vfaq design.

[kjewer1]

I dont see how you could run air tools off that tank, its almost laughable. Bike and tire shreader valves are the same size. It will work fine for a leak tester, but be aware that a large leak will empty hat tank fast. Mine is 6 times larger at 30 gallons and I have to refill it after just a minute or so with a big leak. But it will work fine.

[Nayr747]

Thanks a lot Kevin!

[Nayr747]

One last question. How do I get the end to stay on the tire valve? It doesn't have one of those levers like on bike pumps.

[TsiTalon9587]

You just have to hold it there. That tank is definately not made for air tools. Most air tool friendyly tanks have built in air compressors.

[1stGenRocks]

you can buy a end with a lever. try sears, homedepot, lowes etc...

[kjewer1]

I prefer to not even use a tire valve and use a air hose quick disconnect. STick it on, no holding frees up the hands, and less restriction makes finding large leaks much easier. With a 30 gallon tank it works extremely well, but with a smaller tank like that it may not be practical.

[Nayr747]

Well, I got outbid on that tank and I guess it was a good thing. I went down to home depot and picked up an 11 gallon tank with a bike pump type end for $37-- $10 more than I would have paid for the 5 gallon. I'm gonna go fill it up at the gas station tomorrow and see if I have any leaks.