Ok, fitting one of Hobzee's aircompressor setups to the 80 series cruiser. is it safe to put a airtank in the cabin or not? was going to try to fit between rear seats and cargo barrier (that i've gotta pick up)
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it appears a fairly bulky tank.. My preference would be under the car, away from people.. You never know wat MAY happen.. i wouldnt want it undermy arse sittin there in the back.Bluey wrote:Ok, fitting one of Hobzee's aircompressor setups to the 80 series cruiser. is it safe to put a airtank in the cabin or not? was going to try to fit between rear seats and cargo barrier (that i've gotta pick up)
thanks guys
Bluey
Ive just mounted a 20L tank in the cargo area of the pootrol , they are made to withstand huge pressures(if you get the right sort) and i dont think 100psi of air would worry it. 
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Should be ok in the cabin if it has a pressure relief valve. The valve will release the air if the pressure gets too high (Ie: the compressor fails to stop).
If you mount the tank under the vehicle you would want some sort of protection from stones and rocks etc.
If you mount the tank under the vehicle you would want some sort of protection from stones and rocks etc.
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An airtank ruptured at 130PSi is going to make a big loud whoosing noise and that's about it......The 2000PSI of a scuba tank is a different deal again.
Then you'd have to ask HOW are you going to penitrate or rupture a tank in the cabin......I guess a train could do it - but then I don't think you'd be too worried about the air tank
Then you'd have to ask HOW are you going to penitrate or rupture a tank in the cabin......I guess a train could do it - but then I don't think you'd be too worried about the air tank
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and anything that wasn't bolted down ended up in the front...
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Another consideration is the NOISE !!
I have mine in the boot - the area beneath the load space where the spare tyre was, mounted with 8 (4x2) springs - all isolated with rubber and plastic, no metal on metal.
This location muffles the noise a little but you can still hear it REVERBERATING through the body shell a kilometre away.
Let's just say there'll be no need for a dash mount light to indicate the compressor is operating.... (Original EAS Comppressor was pretyy quiet, under the bonnet)
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I have mine in the boot - the area beneath the load space where the spare tyre was, mounted with 8 (4x2) springs - all isolated with rubber and plastic, no metal on metal.
This location muffles the noise a little but you can still hear it REVERBERATING through the body shell a kilometre away.
Let's just say there'll be no need for a dash mount light to indicate the compressor is operating.... (Original EAS Comppressor was pretyy quiet, under the bonnet)
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I have yet to buy the kit from Hobzee, as I have been in too minds as to which size tank to get and where to fit it!
I was gonna go 9l and fit upfront transversely between the ends of the chassis rails (seen one fitted in US on ih8mud.com), but when I was getting rated recovery points fitted on monday night, the fitter suggested under the car passenger side, tucked up by the chassis rail (could fit the 15l tank). Could easily fit a plate to protect from stones etc. Either position will mean a longer hose from compressor to tank.
I am not keen on putting the tank in the car, purely as it is a daily driver. I plan to mount the compressor in engine bay on passenger side.
Post up some pics of your install when you do it though incase I change my mind!
I was gonna go 9l and fit upfront transversely between the ends of the chassis rails (seen one fitted in US on ih8mud.com), but when I was getting rated recovery points fitted on monday night, the fitter suggested under the car passenger side, tucked up by the chassis rail (could fit the 15l tank). Could easily fit a plate to protect from stones etc. Either position will mean a longer hose from compressor to tank.
I am not keen on putting the tank in the car, purely as it is a daily driver. I plan to mount the compressor in engine bay on passenger side.
Post up some pics of your install when you do it though incase I change my mind!
At 100 psi the tank would not explode but rather rupture. If your car caught fire and the tank was heated it might explode. But if your car was on fire and you weren't out of the car before it exploded you'd probably have more concerns than an exploding air tank.
I mounted mine in the rear cargo area.
I mounted mine in the rear cargo area.
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I have a 40L truck airtank mounted in an LPG tank carrier behind the back seats of the Patrol. I had the tank tested and certified. Its connected with truck-trailer locking airfittings and has inbuilt valves to stop air flow incase connections accidently disconnect. The tank is easily removable in case extra space required. I used high pressure (5000PSI) hydraulic hose with crimp on fittings to connect. Filled by Endless air with an Airdryer.
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Thats sort of where mine is....bazzle wrote:Ive mounted them on GQs between front chassis rail and later to side of chassis rail under centre of vehicle. Never worried about a bash plate. Taks are plenty strong enough.
I used truck air brake tanks.
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It's mounted onto the body & I have a 2" Bodylift....but the tank has a few deep dents and the floor has been pushed up about 1".....
So now that I;m looking to remove my BL, I'm also looking at WTF I can relocated the tank too......
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