Stupid question alert!
I'm new to air tanks. Always used a scuba shop before but having moved I am going to buy a 12L tank to fill bottles on an old Rapid MkII and a much younger FX Impact MkII.
I want to buy the right product to do both but I've no clue on pressures, or sellers.
What should I be considering?
Who should I be buying from?
Forgive the novice Q but better safe than exploded! 💥
`Go with a 310Bar/4500psi Carbon-Fiber Tank!!
This will allow more fills of your PCP before the Tank needs to be refilled!!
(https://photos.imageevent.com/scl_electronics/gun/compressor/websize/88-17_small.jpg)
Then if you want to go Wild....Get a Compressor to fill it!!
(https://photos.imageevent.com/scl_electronics/gun/compressor/websize/full.jpg)
Stuart
https://airriflemainsprings.co.uk/12l-midland-diving-mde-12-litre-airgun-charging-kit-with-boot-and-300bar-cylinder-complete-supplied-empty
https://www.bestfittings.co.uk/shop/airgun-charging-equipment/cylinder-accessories/12-ltr-steel-300bar-airgun-charging-cylinders/
https://solware.co.uk/300-bar-12ltr-charging-cylinder-with-gun-valve-gauge
This is really helpful, cheers.
Not sure I'm into compressor territory yet!
But steel 300bar should do the trick.
What about hoses?
From what I read the Rapid and the impact may need different ones, ie 1/8 or 1/4?
Is that the case or can one hose 'rule them all' with the right adapter?
Nope...
So are using a QF setup on your Rapid??
If so, both will use a Foster QD socket...
(https://photos.imageevent.com/scl_electronics/gun/qf/websize/20150607_091816.jpg)
(https://photos.imageevent.com/scl_electronics/gun/fxm3/websize/20221021_160152.jpg)
Both use 1/8" BSPP hose with a long reach Fosters QD Socket..
Good Luck,
Stuart
Quote from: WoolwichWarrior on August 05, 2025, 10:23:50 PMThis is really helpful, cheers.
Not sure I'm into compressor territory yet!
But steel 300bar should do the trick.
What about hoses?
From what I read the Rapid and the impact may need different ones, ie 1/8 or 1/4?
Is that the case or can one hose 'rule them all' with the right adapter?
https://airriflemainsprings.co.uk/12l-midland-diving-mde-12-litre-airgun-charging-kit-with-boot-and-300bar-cylinder-complete-supplied-empty
12 Litre 300 Bar Steel Cylinder
Valve with built in gauge and bleed
Hose - 1/8 BSP Female Fitting
1/4 BSP Fitting in adaptor when hose is removed for BSA / Theoben (Shim required)
PLEASE NOTE
the Rapid bottle valve has the same 1/4 BSP thread as the dive cylinder adapter and can screw in directly to the cyliderjust a delrin spacer to seal the buddy bottle valve in the 1/4BSP reducer..or you can but an adapter to fit the hose
should have a fill adapter for your FX quick fill already.
So if you are going to fill your Rapid bottle directly...
Here is a 1/4" bspp adapter that seals on the neck O-ring.
Also has a foster QD fitting so you can still use
the fosters socket that you use on your Impact....
(https://photos.imageevent.com/scl_electronics/gun/air/websize/_DSC0018.JPG)
Stuart
that is great info and with photos as well thank you CA-Varminter
that has helped me with my thoughts about that
Many thanks CA-Varminter