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    harleyds Posts: 56, Reputation: 2
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    Jan 18, 2004, 09:12 PM
    Using a Scuba Tank as a source for Air Tools?
    So instead of buying an air compressor, coud I setup a hose and use it as the source of compressed air?

    I did a bit of research and know that most compressor pump out air at about 125 psi. Since the scuba tank can kick out pressure up to 3000 psi, I would need to do it attach a regulator value to the scuba tank and set the output pressure to 125psi.

    Does anyone have any thoughts on this? Theory or practical? I'm asking in a few forums since there doesn't seem to be a forum for Air Tools and I'm hoping some of you guys are experienced with air tools.

    David??
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    Jul 11, 2004, 02:06 PM
    Re: Using a Scuba Tank as a source for Air Tools?
    You also have to consider the cubit feet of air per minute
    You would be able to fill a tire but you would not be able to run power tools to long
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    Aug 11, 2004, 09:09 AM
    Re: Using a Scuba Tank as a source for Air Tools?
    Really bad idea!

    Go out and Buy a compresser!

    Check your local Pawn shops for a good deal!

    I see them at Yard sales all the time!
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    Mar 11, 2005, 11:17 PM
    Weird! Lol

    Regards
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    May 15, 2005, 06:56 PM
    It is possible but not really all that practicle, a lot of fire departments use them to power air chisels in rescue situations, especially when they can not get a truck with a compressor close to where they need to use the tool.
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    May 31, 2005, 11:45 AM
    Try a store...
    Quote Originally Posted by harleyds
    So instead of buying an air compressor, coud I setup a hose and use it as the source of compressed air?

    I did a bit of research and know that most compressor pump out air at about 125 psi. Since the scuba tank can kick out pressure up to 3000 psi, I would need to do it attach a regulator value to the scuba tank and set the output pressure to 125psi.

    Does anyone have any thoughts on this? Theory or practical? I'm asking in a few forums since there doesn't seem to be a forum for Air Tools and I'm hoping some of you guys are experienced with air tools.

    David ???
    ... name of "Harbor Freight Tools". Even if you don't have one nearby you can find them on-line and they have the cheapest compressors I've ever run across. Quality is average to excellent depending on how much you pay for the unit.
    http://www.harborfreight.com/
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