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loafr98 · Aug 7, 2015

My new 100 cubic ft carbon fiber tank arrived from AOA. Took it to local scuba shop to get it filled, they won't fill carbon fiber tanks, WTF....
I was at least hoping to get a partial fill so my Omega compressor wouldn't have to run it all the way from empty. What a bummer.

FukoChan · Aug 7, 2015

aww that sucks, Mine says that they can only fill it to 4100 psi because their air reservoir is unstable. They also said it would take 5 hours to do it. :/

loafr98 · Aug 7, 2015

It has been 2 hrs. So far, it is up to 1200 psi. Scuba shop guy said they didn't know enough about cf tanks, they are afraid to fill them. Aluminum and steel only.

Swing360 · Aug 7, 2015

Wow.. That's a bummer... Sorry to hear. Well, just another few more hours and she should be full.

what scuba shop doesn't know about CF tanks???.... Seems EXTRA ODD

loafr98 · Aug 9, 2015

Update: All done, it took the Omega compressor a total of 6 hours. That is for a 100 cubic ft. Carbon fiber Omega tank from empty to 4500 psi. That scuba shop will never see me again. I'm all set now. 90cu.in. c guppy and a 100th cubic ft big tank, and my own compressor. I would call that Jumping into the dark side with both feet.

30cal · Aug 9, 2015

Congratulations! You have arrived! :-D

Regal_US · Aug 10, 2015

"loafr98"Update: it took the Omega compressor a total of 6 hours ... for a 100 cubic ft.

Did you have to lube anything on the Omega during the 6 hour run, or do you plan some maintenance now?
I've read that shoebox benefits from frequent greasing, and wonder how Omega compares.

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