Posted by: Solar on May 15, 2003 at 05:08:13

I have tried all of the above mentioned vessels. The problem with extinguisers is that most are not rated for repetitive use and have poor quality tapered aluminum threads. I was almost killed fifteen years ago by a PVC vessel when I was tracking a leak. My brass fittings wound up INSIDE the wall of my living room after they had their way with a chair. Luckily I only was unconcious for a few minutes and had only minimal(permanent)hearing loss and a lump on my head from a board that was inside the couch that I hit after being thrown backwards. (friends don't let friends use PVC) The best vessels are small SCUBA aluminum tanks that have 3/4" NPT ports and are rated at 3000 psi. They can also be easily inspected by dive shops. I am using a 6 cu ft. one right now that is manufactured by Luxfer. There are also other vessels of varying specs on their site that have ports over 1" and with lower pressure ratings, but the scuba tanks are the most readily available. You can get two year old tanks for about half price. You also get them cheaper without the valve, but it is best to buy it complete then resell the valve since most of the cost is in the valve. You will never have to worry about runaway fill sources from malfunctioning or non-existant(shame on you) regulators. If you use constant CO2, STOP IT. Liquid can compliment you if it reaches downline valves. Air is king. Remember that one mans "High Pressure" is another man's Low pressure. I have been told many times by idiots that the part they are selling me is "High Pressure". ALWAYS CHECK SPECS. Just because it is metal doesn't mean marshmallow. I like to make cannons that feel safe to use after sitting for a few months. that is all....

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