Scuba Tank
 

Andrew,

I just used BVM as an example as that seems to be the main manufacturer that gets slammed. I have had a very good relationship with BVM over the last few years and have a lot of confidence in the product. There was a thread just last week that was a poll asking if BVM is ridiculously over priced. I still say that if it is over priced to one person it may not be to another.


While you don't "complain" about the price of things, you have in the past been quick to point out that when some of us suggest that brand X airplane is a good value that we are slamming the guy that asked the question. If you think that these jets are not expensive and are for everyone you are being naive. There are a LOT of people out there that just can not afford a turbine jet. Too bad, they are a lot of fun. But to say that because a guy can afford an expensive plane, he is a stuck up rich snob, is being arrogant and stuck up in your own right.

excuse me?
 

David,
Pardom me, but I ask you to PLEASE find anywhere in ANY of my posts where I said anything even REMOTELY close to what you accuse me of (quote from you below)

"But to say that because a guy can afford an expensive plane, he is a stuck up rich snob, is being arrogant and stuck up in your own right."

Now you are really REALLY grasping at straws and that shows me exactly what kind of fellow you are.

I have an absolute love for this hobby, and try everything I can do to PROMOTE it to whomever I can. I have never once said to anyone that because they have expensive things they are stuck up or a rich snob. Geez, now you are putting words in my mouth to boot.

I am thankfull every day that I have the capability to work hard, make some cash and spend it on what I love, model airplanes. I have FUN whether I am flying my new jet, my lazy bee or my 33% gasser. I will allways be willing to try and help people whatever way I can. I am NOT a person to throw out a rude statement, then try and cover my ass by making up something to post afterwards.

I have had allmost enough of this crap, as I am sure many more (other than your buddies) have also.

Go back and reread my posts, and think about what I said.

If I listened to guys like you I would have given up this hobby years ago. Luckily I have enough sense to find people like Dean Wichman, Ed from GNM and these kind of people who actually ENCOURAGE others to try new stuff and provide usefull information. Good thing we outnumber you, allthough many times may not want to speak out.

Thats ALL I have to say on that.

AJC

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Whatever...... you know me from a few posts on the internet. You know nothing about me in person...you have never been around me at an event and you say I don't help anyone. Anyone that knows me knows that is the furthest thing from the truth. Besides that I don't have the time nor the desire to go back and read all the drivel you have written. Nothing that you have said in this thread has been constructive as well, just bashing the guys that are tired of hearing how much it costs.

Scuba Tanks
 

David, save your breath--- I wonder why you sometimes waste your time with some of these folks!?!?!?

I just purchased an all-in-one compressor/12 volt power source from AMT. It is an industrial type 12 volt compressor mounted on a compact pancake type compressor tank. It is on wheels so that it is easy to transport and has a removeable handle too. Included is an 18 amp/hour 12 volt battery with battery maintainer/charger. This unit will start your air start turbine as well as fill your retract tanks. The retact air pressure is adjustable with a mini Festo regulator. Additionally, you can use the 12 volt battery to run all of your 12 volt field accessories. I use it to field charge my equipment too. The 12 volt battery is good for 20 to 25 air starts before it needs charging. There are many other features to this unit such as automatic compressor cycling to replenish air pressure and a manual override to bump the pressure up to 125 PSI to start the turbine. Also a compartment is built in to hold the propane bottle too!!! Take a look at it on the AMT web site. Good bye scuba tanks and their refilling hassles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kevin

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"Only the kits that are not selling, are too expensive"

Eddie Weeks

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MY,my. We're so sensitive here. This hobby of ours is wonderful. It has provided me over 40yrs of enjoyment. There are people in the hobby who are poorer than me and people who are richer. I embrace them all. but a scuba tank is a potential bomb, $40 seems a small price to pay to ensure that you won't kill yourself and take a lot of others with you.
And Six Shooter: I am planning to fly the Hun at Heart of Ohio Jet Scramble this weekend.

Scuba Tank
 

CANT WE ALL JUST GET ALONG. :D

see you in waco David.

Doug Arnold

Scuba tank dangerous ? well,maybe......
 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by jwatwood
[B]Equest,

You almost got it right. There are two inspection types. A VIP (Visual Inspection)that is normally done yearly and can be conducted by a full service dive shop. All they look for is internal rust. If there is any indication of rust they will recommend sending it away.

The second test is a hydrostatic test. They fill the tank and see how much the walls expand. This requires special equipment and machine. It is required every five years for a steel tank 3 years for aluminum. There is a stamp on the cylinder that indicates when the test was last conducted. If there is a + symbol next to the date it means the tank can be overfilled by 10%.

Another service is rolling the tank. They will fill a steel tank with abrasive and clean any accumulated rust. They will normally require a hydro after a roll because the thickness of the walls of the tank are thinned during the process.

Scuba tanks are very dangerous. Here are some rules

Do not leave a tank in the sun. A heated tank will quickly exceed its rated pressure. A tank exploding is huge explosion and if you are near it will maim or kill you.

Do not paint an aluminum tank with epoxy that then is cured in an oven. It changes the molecular structure of the aluminum. The tank will fail and explode when filled. Several people have been killed and maimed before this was figured out.

Alway leave at least 100psi in the tank. This keep moisture from entering the tank and causing rust

Alway store the tank in an upright position. If moisture has entered the tank and it is laid on its side the rust will quickly weaken the sidewall. The bottom of a tank has more material.

Never let the tank roll around in the car. Knocking the valve off will create a missile that will go through numerous block walls before stopping.


Have you ever seen one explode ?
Valve get knocked off ?
Yes, they can be dangerous-but so can R/C aircraft..........just use common sense-and you'll be ok.



Jackjet