Air tank

[wosh]

I just posted a video on you tube. Search. New way to fill air tank quick and easy. I just wanted to share it with you guys. It's great for the garage. Listed under themrhelperguy.
I guess this is not an original idea.

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

Not sure which video is yours, I found a couple using ball valves and/or check valves along with QC fittings.
I simply assembled 2 male fittings (one internal thread and one external thread) to connect my the female QC on my hose to the female QC on the tank.
The female QCs have a valve in them that prevents air from escaping when they are disconnected.

 

[nehog]

I'm not going to search, why not just post a link?

 

[sberry]

Several ways to do it, not many better.

 

[Charles (in GA)]

I simply assembled 2 male fittings (one internal thread and one external thread) to connect my the female QC on my hose to the female QC on the tank.

same here.

Charles

 

[Zeke]

Several ways to do it, not many better.

What the hell is that contraption?

 

[the gypsy]

What the hell is that contraption?

You are kidding aren't you. It is an air tank modified to be able to refill easily without taking the air blower gun off.

 

[ezover]

You are kidding aren't you. It is an air tank modified to be able to refill easily without taking the air blower gun off.

i would say yes

 

[C96]

Thanks for sharing. I’m sure it will be helpful to some.

I'm not going to search, why not just post a link?

Agreed, it ***** having to search to find something, just post the link next time

 

[Zeke]

You are kidding aren't you. It is an air tank modified to be able to refill easily without taking the air blower gun off.

Mine is stock and I don't have to take anything off to fill it. But, I see it now.

 

[sberry]

No adapters needed.

 

[BDT/NWMN]

I have two portable air tanks that have factory installed fittings that hold a safety valve and the gauge.... I would favor leaving this part as is,,, and add a quarter turn valve and a new 6' line with a coupler. to fill the tank, a simple adapter made of two male ends coupled together..... Safe, efficient, and you can use the air chucks and blow guns of your choice.
The advantage to the valve on the tank, is you can use a blowgun that does not have it's own valve..

simpler yet... just put a 6' hose on the tank, with a coupler on the end.

to fill it, a quarter turn valve with two male ends ,,,, turn the valve off, couple into the shop air, and couple on the hose from the portable air tank...open the valve... the worse that can hopefully happen is the safety valve on the portable air tank will release...at that point, turn your quarter turn valve and unhook your couplers.........pppppppsssssssss you can use this one simple adapter to fill any air tank that has a coupler on the end of it's hose...

 

[kams1973]

I knew, if I stuck around here long enough, deep mysteries and secrets would be revealed.

 

[Partsman2012]

Seems like a Schrader tank valve would serve the same purpose. About $4
McMaster-Carr #8063K37. Or probably available in a store that has a good selection of air accessories/tire shop supplies.

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

Seems like a Schrader tank valve would serve the same purpose. About $4
McMaster-Carr #8063K37. Or probably available in a store that has a good selection of air accessories/tire shop supplies.

That's the standard "slow" way. The tanks come with the schrader valve. The air flow is restricted and you have to use an air chuck.