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(Message started by: Roxy on Jul 12^th, 2003, 8:54am)

Title: E-tank questions
Post by Roxy on Jul 12^th, 2003, 8:54am

I haven't used an E-tank that often (at home I have the big welding tanks), but I have been using it a lot lately because I've been traveling. I was just wondering how long a normal tank usually lasts (generally speaking). I know everyone's flow rates are different.....but, shouldn't they last longer than one evening?

I keep my reg set on about 12 lpms, but it seems like the tank empties so damn fast. Is this normal, or am I sucking down way more 02 than I think?

How often do ya'll have to refill?

Title: Re: E-tank questions
Post by Pushkin on Jul 12^th, 2003, 9:04am

Hi Roxy,

E-tanks only hold 680 Liters, at 12 Liters/min you will empty it in about 57 minutes. I find an E-tank to be good for only about 3 CHs. The large welding tanks hold up to 8000 Liters I believe, or almost 10 E-tanks.

E-tanks don't last long.

Title: Re: E-tank questions
Post by jonny on Jul 12^th, 2003, 1:59pm

Trac,

Email big Kev, I hooked him up with an E-tank a couple months ago he should be able to answer some questions.

Sorry, I do nothing but welding tanks, E- tank looks to me like it dont hold shit......LOL

................................jonny

Big Kev---Kissmyglass

Title: Re: E-tank questions
Post by BruceD on Jul 12^th, 2003, 3:28pm

Yep, E-tanks are good for about 3 HA for me. If I'm really lucky (and remember to taper off the flow rate once the HA is subsiding) then I can sometimes have enough for 4 HA's. However, I usually just leave it cranked up and just do 3. (I hate to try to change tanks during an attack!)

Take care
BruceD

Title: Re: E-tank questions
Post by daveengland on Jul 12^th, 2003, 4:00pm

i live in england,and my doc prescribes me 460litre bottles which last maybe 1-2 attacks.
saving up for a regulator so i can use bigger bottles

Title: Re: E-tank questions
Post by rumplestiltskin on Jul 13^th, 2003, 7:34pm

I gotta move with mine...love them lil wheels.

I get quite a few aborts from 8LPM at about a 5-10 minute effectivness. Just a lucky guy.

I'm goin in fer a big bottle soon cause my wife really sucks.

la dee da
den