 For
working in remote locations, where power is unavailable or
where sound must be held to a minimum, this is the way to
go. A CO2 tank is lighter and easier to carry around than
a compressor. It will also power other compressed air tools.
Carbon Dioxide/CO2 tanks are available through your local
Welding Supply outlets and come in 50, 20, 10 and 5 pound
sizes. The pound rating applies to the weight of liquid CO2
contained in the tank. The weight of the tank should be engraved
on its side.
Ultra-Speed Products, Inc. can provide you with an inexpensive,
CO2 regulator for your tank. A 20 pound tank with our regulator
will cost you about $135, filled. About $95 of this figure
is a core charge, and is refundable with many welding supply
houses. Some Welding supply outlets will rent CO2 tanks.
One pound of liquid CO2 equals 7 cubic feet in its gaseous
state. A 20 pound tank will power Turbo Carver II for about
3-1/2 hours of continuous use, this is a hard day's usage.
20 pound tanks are the most convenient, they measure 7
inches in diameter by 3 feet in height and weigh 43 pounds
full. It costs between $10 and $15 to refill a 20 pound
tank. Carbon Dioxide is very cold when it comes out of
the tank and will freeze the foot control unless some of
the coldness is removed. This is done by tightly wrapping
the clear foot control around the tank and taping it in
place.
Plastics make it more efficient... consumption is only 1
CFM at 45 PSI, making Turbo Carver II, the only instrument
that will operate effectively on both compressed air and
bottled CO2. A CO2 tank is initially less expensive than
an air compressor and is much easier to haul around. CO2
does not require electricity and is totally quiet, allowing
you to work in remote locations or places where power is
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