New to this sport,so I am trying to learn a little about these tanks.Anyone have experience with the acecare tanks and valves? Quality of them? I am looking at the 9L ce tanks because I plan on filling it with my own compressor.Any advise would be helpful on this every confusing subject with so many options!
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I have 2 Acecare tanks - a 6.8 liter, and a 3 liter which I use for tethering.
I haven't even had them for a year yet, but I see absolutely nothing wrong with them. From what I have read they have a good reputation and are used more extensively in Europe as compared to the U.S.
Of course much of the higher use in Europe may be due to the fact that Europeans accept the CE certification on these high pressure vessels, whereas in the U.S. the 'DOT' certification would be required. It sounds like you already know that you can't get a CE certified tank re-filled at a U.S. shop, since you plan on getting/using your own compressor.
The DIN 300 fill adapters normally sold with Acecare tanks (or elsewhere on eBay) are just O.K. I have had little pieces break on these, like one of the wings off a bleed valve knob, But in the end they still end up working.
But my preference is definitely to spend a little more money on the fill adapter, get a better quality hose and other components. Something like the StikBoy adapter works great.
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I haven't even had them for a year yet, but I see absolutely nothing wrong with them. From what I have read they have a good reputation and are used more extensively in Europe as compared to the U.S.
Of course much of the higher use in Europe may be due to the fact that Europeans accept the CE certification on these high pressure vessels, whereas in the U.S. the 'DOT' certification would be required. It sounds like you already know that you can't get a CE certified tank re-filled at a U.S. shop, since you plan on getting/using your own compressor.
The DIN 300 fill adapters normally sold with Acecare tanks (or elsewhere on eBay) are just O.K. I have had little pieces break on these, like one of the wings off a bleed valve knob, But in the end they still end up working.
But my preference is definitely to spend a little more money on the fill adapter, get a better quality hose and other components. Something like the StikBoy adapter works great.
StikBoy
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Acecare tank is just as high quality as any other manufacturers here in us, but I actually suggest you start small, hell sometimes even my 6.8l feels too cumbersome.
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I’ve had good luck with my 2yr old Acecare 6.8L so far. I too did not care for their bleed valve so I went with a Stickboy.
I’ve had good luck with my 2yr old Acecare 6.8L so far. I too did not care for their bleed valve so I went with a Stickboy.
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Acecare tanks are as good as any, but my biggest issue with them is that they have M18*1.5 thread pitch. This means you have to use the lesser quality M18*1.5 valves from China. If they made one with a 7/8-14 thread pitch that would allow them to be matched up with a better valve, I'd be more enthusiastic about them. Most of the valves I've seen offered for them are not very good as compared to the U.S. made valves.
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Excellent point Humdinger and I totally agree.
The Acecare valves are not nearly as nice as the one on my buddy’s Omega tank. It works but it doesn’t compare to the smoothness and ease of “just” cracking the valve open like the Omega.
I paid $200 for my Acecare and then another $150 for the Stickboy. Definitely brings that great deal down a bit.
I also looked for a new valve but ran into a dead end with that metric thread.
The Acecare valves are not nearly as nice as the one on my buddy’s Omega tank. It works but it doesn’t compare to the smoothness and ease of “just” cracking the valve open like the Omega.
I paid $200 for my Acecare and then another $150 for the Stickboy. Definitely brings that great deal down a bit.
I also looked for a new valve but ran into a dead end with that metric thread.
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Its a good tank but they fill your gun fast they have metric threads the slow flow valves or standard thread like from joe brancato all of the used scba tanks are standard threads.
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When I bought mine I didn't need or want the valve and fill accessories. I got a better deal ($20 shipped) on a basic DIN valve from another site. Metric valves may be less common in the US but are pretty much standard everywhere else. I also have a US-made Luxfer SCBA tank made for the export market and it has metric threads and a DIN valve. I am equally happy with both tanks and valves.
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thanks everyone for the replies,I got a scba tank yesterday from a local guy and ordered a stikman. this seems to be the best and safe route as far as parts and components go. tank still has life on it,and I know him also.Thought it was safe to deal with him.Until next time thanks again and God bless.
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