DIY Co2 Air Tank Upgrades \\ Preece Precision

[@ElmoUnk1953]

Cry Once, Buy Once. I was about to go with the cheap regulator, SO GLAD I watched your video! Thanks!

[@FortuneOffRoad]

Glad you didn't get the cheap one

[@perrymahnke886]

Great video. As for the hose bursting (IMHO & having 40 years of experience in the liquid & compressed gas business) you always, always want to evacuate the pressure in a CO2 hose when not in use. CO2 is very temperature sensitive building up pressure when trapped as temperatures rise. Also CO2 becomes corrosive when it is exposed to moisture. I know that may sound strange but I have seen first hand where CO2 cylinders rust out from the inside & fail hydrostatic testing. In the field of gas cylinders, they are referred to as the "Sleeping Giant". For anyone using CO2 cylinders, always educate yourself & respect what they are capable of doing.

[@FortuneOffRoad]

I have a lot of fear and respect for the pressure in these things! Thanks for sharing. 🤙🏻

[@kevinc9416]

Made snow machines for years. Always have a high grade top tier regulator with a dial for readout. You will be amazed how just cracking open a valve will produce incredible PSI. Take a few years to see the dial and how much of input is required to get the proper psi. Newbies need a dial to read. Glad you did not loose an eye.

[@FortuneOffRoad]

Thanks! In hindsight that was a risky setup

[@cstout1634]

Man did this video come at a good time! Thanks for sharing the experience.

[@FortuneOffRoad]

Glad that helped!

[@cstout1634]

@@FortuneOffRoad how has it been working out since?

[@FortuneOffRoad]

@@cstout1634 It's been working flawlessly!

[@stvargas69]

When connecting the regulator to the tank, I'm sure you don't have to mount it verticle. I think you can can't it to the 11o clock position to gain a lip clearance for your hose. Tanks for the video

[@FortuneOffRoad]

Thanks for the idea

[@jared2668]

RIP my poor toe lol nice upgrade dude

[@thurstonhyde8741]

Thanks for the heads up. I ordered a Braided stainless from mcmaster for $60, Rated for 1800psi.

[@FortuneOffRoad]

Nice that's super strong

[@Suncoastrealestatemedia]

You could get a regulator adapter to space the regulator out from the cylinder. They’re pretty cheap.

[@FortuneOffRoad]

Yeah thats an easy fix!

[@jaycrane761]

Buy letting your hose and tank freeze up it’s no wonder it broke! Every time it freezes up it is damaging the hose / metal fittings so it’s likely to be as much of the problem as the regulator. Meaning you can not say it’s one over the other. But great video

[@FortuneOffRoad]

Thanks dude! All Co2 systems like this have to endure sub-freezing temperatures. This new regulator doesn't freeze up and neither does the hose. It was 100% the old regulator, and I'm trying to urge folks to not go with it. Unless you can find a way to prevent the freezing... not sure how to do that though. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@jaycrane761]

@@FortuneOffRoad no I get the the regulator and valve’s do go threw Extensive testing freezing heating and back again but the air hoses do not that’s what I meant sorry if I misspoke and said it wrong! Again great video thanks

[@Thegrandlandon]

Most likely your regulator is just fine. Co2 in a tank is liquid. Yeah it’s hard to believe. Most likely your passing liquid through your regulator, then the liquid co2 is evaporating on the low pressure side of the regulator causing pressure to go beyond set point. Make sure you keep tank upright. Put a relief valve on the low pressure side of regulator.

[@FortuneOffRoad]

Thanks for the tip

[@reelcurious]

Curious, did you check the actual pressure with a gauge. Normally, if an air hose bursts, it's on the hose itself, not at the connection.

[@FortuneOffRoad]

@@reelcurious no, I didn't

[@Kevin-sr8yx]

Does your CO2 tank have a dip tube in it? If so, you're venting liquid CO2 straight into the hose instead of gas. It won't matter what the regulator is rated for. That would cause the hose to fail. Tanks with a different color on the dome (like yours) indicate a siphon/dip tube.

[@FortuneOffRoad]

Ya know. I'm definitely no expert on these tanks, but that would be a good question for me to ask next time I swap tanks. I've been good with everything since swapping regulators. Peace of mind knowing the psi isn't crazy high.

[@vicc6744]

One other thing did that regulator with the dials freeze up?

[@FortuneOffRoad]

They both freeze up, but it's not a big deal to me

[@justinlefever3180]

Great video! A couple of years later, how is that regulator holding up? Any freeze-ups? I have a very similar set up, but just had a really bad freeze up while on the trail the other day. It was so bad that it stopped filling my tires. Fortunately, my buddy had his compressor.

[@FortuneOffRoad]

It's been flawless with the new regulator 🤘🏻

[@vicc6744]

how did this compare with the power tank?

[@FortuneOffRoad]

I imagine the powertank is better about not freezing up and looking cool

[@antoniorosales2942]

For a guy like me, Power Tank is the only choice….

[@FortuneOffRoad]

It's a good choice. I still think it's the best way to go.

[@johnfitzgerald5158]

Before I saw the whole video I was going to say get a "real" regulator with input and output gauges. Then the full output is controlled within the strong brass housing. Once the output knob is set, I would leave it there so as to not wear it out, opening and closing all the time. Use just the main valve to open and close. With the output set you should be safe. Also, as far as the clearance with the quick connect fitting, it looks like you can reorient the valve so that the quick connect comes out the right side of the handle.

[@FortuneOffRoad]

I have an elbow to throw on the bottom for the coupler. That should make life easier 🤙🏻

[@popsthemachine247]

@@FortuneOffRoad can you add that size elbow to the list , great video thanks

[@jacobburn99]

Why not get a extreme outback 12v air compressor?

[@FortuneOffRoad]

Those look cool too. Trying to keep the cost down and also need the air source to be mobile so I can share it between 3 vehicles. 🤙🏻

[@jacobburn99]

@@FortuneOffRoad I got their portable rig. Comes in a nice tote, was about $400, easy to move between vehicles, comes with nice long jumper cables to connect to battery, fills my samurai super fast, takes a little longer on my 4Runner, about 2.5 mins per tire from 15psi to 35

[@ThisTall]

@@jacobburn99 these CO2 rigs are like 30 seconds per tire and you can fill 3x as many tires as your compressor will before melting down.

[@necro12rock]

Is that a 20lbs tank?

[@FortuneOffRoad]

Sure is!

[@nickwaah2702]

Where did you purchase the fittings for the hose?

[@FortuneOffRoad]

Amazon has a ton of fittings to choose from! 🤙🏻

[@nickwaah2702]

@@FortuneOffRoad Good day. can a food grade CO2 tank work for this setup?

[@nickwaah2702]

@@FortuneOffRoad i finally finished building my sytem. thanks for the inspiration and recommendation.

[@MaxC925]

im going to stick with my little viar compressor im never in a hurry

[@FortuneOffRoad]

I like that there are so many options out there. I'm hoping to one day do an in-depth comparison on some different ones to see best value or fastest system, just because it would be fun and could help someone looking to purchase one. 🤙🏻

[@randysanchez3398]

Why bother shipping out a 1.5 inch hex when you need 3 inches? It is impossible to find the 3 inch hex so instead of making one online purchase now you have to make two. Keep the 1.5 and just ship the 3 inch hex and have happier customers.

[@markogrba1]

Isn't your tank too big for that handle?

[@FortuneOffRoad]

Doesn't appear to be. I've been running it like that for a long time. Preece Precision runs it on their 15lb bottle too. That's where I got the idea 🤙🏻

[@Suncoastrealestatemedia]

The description on Preece Precision says the handle fits 5-20lb tanks. I just bought one for my 15lb tank.

[@Dummygreg]

Wear shoes And be ready to use

[@FortuneOffRoad]

Lol seriously!

[@dwaynemartin5174]

I quit Amazon and ebay never again will I buy from them

[@FortuneOffRoad]

Dang! That's a big market to stop using. You must have a good reason