Help ID Power Tank CO2 Bottle - INFO
- Thread starter KIRK!
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Overlandexpeditionspecial
Observer
Looks like probably a ten pounder. Also looks to not be an original Power Tank cylinder, atleast I don't remember any bare aluminum ones. The handle and gauges could be Power Tank brand. Not that it really makes a difference whether the cylinder was from Power Tank, they all serve the same function. Price wise I can usually build a similar setup for about $150, so the price is fair if the gauges and regulators work. The cert date is stamped into that upper section, they usually have 5 year certs. Wherever you get it filled can usually recert, or whoever they send it to, last one I remember was $20-30 to get new cert. That hose looks a little iffy for freezing up, but those can be found for pretty cheap.
Overlandexpeditionspecial
Observer
It actually could work to your advantage that it's not a real Power Tank, just pull the handle and regulator and exchange where you get it filled. You might not have to pay for cert, and get a "new" tank in exchange, then put your own stickers on it. It's cool having a unique tank but it is more work to try and hold onto a specific tank most of the time.
KIRK!
Amateur Philosopher
Overlandexpeditionspecial
Observer
It could be authentic, but it just looks a little bit off to me, like the tanks I get on eBay from restaurant suppliers, like I said the actual tank quality are all the same, so I'd go for it.
Overlandexpeditionspecial
Observer
I just use fixed pressure regulators, so I don't know if those gauges are authentic. What I was always told was that the way Co2 expands and works, that top gauge would give you an idea of when the tank was going to be empty but not much as the tank would hold steady pressure until almost the very end (but so does feeling the weight of the tank), the other pressure gauge going to 160 would be good if the regulator also goes that high. I use fixed 90 and 150, I don't need adjustability, 90 for air up or in the event of air tools, 150 most of the time for airing up or blowing a bead back on.
toddz69
Explorer
Other than the large decal on the side that screams CARBON DIOXIDE, that's an original PowerTank setup. And I agree that it's a 10 lb. unit. I bought mine in 2001 and the tank, handle, regulator, gauges and even the hose, are identical to the one in the picture.
It wasn't until a few years later that they started offering colored tanks, yellow hoses, nicer regulators, etc. Mine has seen a tremendous amount of use and it still works just fine.
Todd Z.