kentubman

I got an aluminum air tank from Harbor Freight. On sale it was $40 or $50 dollars. I added a long hose and quick connect so it's light and cheap.

schwank

I bought the craftsman tank for like 20 bucks. Holds 5gal @ 120 psi... fine for me for a day at the track.

Larry Herman

Honda + DeWalt = all the air I need, all the time. Tires, impact guns, air nozzles, whatever. Anything but air jacks. Probably overkill for most though.

ltc

^ +1 on the Honda eu2000i. The best generator I've ever owned. Can run a full day at the track on a single tank and it's so quiet you forget it's on.......
Nothing kills a day at the track like pitting next to someone with the 'generator from hell'

TX996

+1 on the moisture concern.... it really makes keeping tire pressure constant especially in places like Texas where you can start a track day at 78 degrees on the track and end at 110 plus (track temprature...not ambient).

I have a line dryer for painting on my compressor at home... I wonder if it would act in the same capacity to help reduce/remove moisture out of my portable tank also?

Anyone knowledgeable in this area? CO2 sounds great but I would need a regular and easy supply. Dryer may be a good idea.

Thanks

kurt M

See post #13.

ECS

All great info guys. Thanks! Leave it up to the rennlisters to have all the details!

Bri Bro

Link to oil/water filter refered to in post #13.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=43764

chrisp

Only on Rennlist can we go from $20 Chinese tanks to $1300 generator/compressor systems in one post.

mark kibort

ONE 10LB bottle of NOS! $40 refill at you local speed shop

lasts most of the season! just find a cheap regulator, and basic attachments you find at Kragens Auto and you are good to go!

on demand, up to 700psi. i even bring my rattle air tools to the track, just incase i need to break free a overtighten lug !

Otherwise, its great for tires, without waiting for the electric pump taking 1 min or so to raise the pressure 2psi!

mk

kurt M

Not bad to have prior to but not the device I am referring to. The one you show is a water/ oil separator. It catches liquid water and helps trap oil droplets but does not reduce water vapor. The little device I am refering to looks more like this. This one has a clear section and lets you see the silica desiccant. When the color of the little beads changes you discard and replace. www.Grainger.com has them at about $7 each but they can be found in the $3 to $4 range elsewhere.

Sounds too cheap and simple to work but they do. The advantage of Nitrogen fills is 99% the lack of moisture. The lack of O2 is far overrated in the sales literature. This little device gives very dry air fills. No tanks, no tank refills, no problem. Use it on any air source including the free air hoses at the track that often spit liquid water into your tires or tank.

mdrums

That link goes to some girls blog site. Where can you go by these in line air/water seperators?

Bri Bro

Kurt

Thanks for the update, that was the only device I could find at harbor freight that matched your description. Looking at Grangers site, I found this one.
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/6ZC63

Better Price for qty=2
http://secure2.data-comm.com/servlet...ter-Pk2/Detail

Is this it?

kurt M

Thanks for the heads up on the bad link. Had to add an "I" to spell it right.

Thats the one I like as it has a pre and post filter that also traps some oil mist. not the cheapest one but is well made and can stand getting knocked around in the end of a wip hose.

dbryant61

Z-man wrote: "which is what I use to undo the lug nuts on the my wheels". Will that break loose log nuts at 100 ft-lbs.? I have one, but I have to break them loose first. I'd love to find a cordless that can bust 'em loose and torque them also.