suggestions on air tank

[David9862]

The last couple days I’ve been doing some research on an air tank. I definitely want an adjustable regulator because I’m planning to upgrade to the x-valve. I know Air America sells the 68/4500 raptor rex for about $189 new so I’m not will to spend much more than that. My option is a new rex tank or a different used tank. If I'm better off getting a used tank which one should I get?

Thanks

[silentdeath55]

Where are you finding an adjustable tank for $189??

[David9862]

Air America Store (http://www.airamerica.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=33) has them $189.95 for a 68/4500 and $195.95 for a 88/4500. The only down side for the Rex tank is that it doesn't have an on/off or an output pressure gauge.

[Lohman446]

::click:: thanks for the info

[ZCute]

wait why do you need an adjustable tank for the x-valve? im about to buy one and i have a crappy preset 3K PMI steel tank......will my valve not work or somthing?:confused:

[JAM]

your preset will work great with the preset tank don't worry. Having an adjustable tank will allow you to adjust the reactivity of the trigger, but as is it'll be fine.

[thejesus]

I know you said you want to spend $185, but if you want a good, consistent adjustable tank you might want to consider investing a little more. I own two Max-Flo's right now and I love them. Light aluminum reg and amazing consistency. Flatlines are great, too. You can get a second generation Max-Flo for like $250-270 on ebay, sadly the flatlines are a rare find used :( Don't pay retail, my Max-Flo is well over a year old and I just got it back from Smart Parts for a full rebuild, and they didn't charge me anything except the shipping to get it back to me.

[David9862]

What is the difference between the old and new style max flow tanks? Is one better than the other?

[silentdeath55]

is there a way to get an output pressure gauge on that air america tank?

[ChuckWag78]

I have an air america raptor tank and I love it!!!

You do have to do something to get an output pressure gauge though.

What I did was just get a Vert ASA with two holes tapped. Run air up through a gas thru grip. one side of the asa has the gauge the other runs the air to the valve.

I would go with the Air America, for the price you can't beat it.