I bought an Air Venturi guppy and it is ok. The brass under pressure valve is stripping though after 2 months of use. It is regulated to 2900 psi so I bought the big 98 cu ft Air Venturi as well. It was shipped with a leaky valve and I returned it. I decided to call Joe B and I'm glad I did. The Joe B tanks cost a little more but the user experience and higher quality are well worth it. I added the second gauge which show the tank pressure at all times. I find that feature helps me remember to keep the tanks filled with air. The main gauge assembly is also way nicer than the AV tank. It's very big and easy to fill my guns to the right level. Also, the fill hose is longer which makes filling a little easier. Bottom line is that both tanks work but one is a Chevrolet and one is a Cadillac.
Joe B Great White Tank
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I also have a Great White. The tanks and valves seem to be of good quality and uses top parts but.... One of my two gauges is off by 300psi (which I know can happen). I never contacted him so who knows how he would handle it. His website is a little crazy and hard to follow.
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The website was the reason I didn't try him first. It's all over the place. Give him a call, he seems like the kind of guy who stands behind his products. Can't hurt.
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Yep, the web site is pretty intimidating and not easy to follow. Call him though. Easy to talk to and he knows his products. I've got a great white and love it.
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I bought one of his valve setups for my Air Venturi 90ci tank and the tank gauge was also off, contacted him and he replaced it no charge.
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My great white was an awesome purchase. I looked at others but why buy it twice. I talked to him on the phone-the tank is built like a tank.
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You guys have got to be kidding, if you spend that much money on a tank to fill a bb gun? 
Funny how after I pumped up my new Mrod yesterday with a hill 4. I was on the phone spending around $900 for a Great White with all the extras............ Don't you just love a new hobby!
Funny how after I pumped up my new Mrod yesterday with a hill 4. I was on the phone spending around $900 for a Great White with all the extras............ Don't you just love a new hobby!Upvote 0
Lol. I know I just got into Airguns again after 20 years.
You'll love the tank, it makes life so much easier. The only downside is you'll have to increase your pellet budget. Less pumping and way more shooting.
You'll love the tank, it makes life so much easier. The only downside is you'll have to increase your pellet budget. Less pumping and way more shooting.
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I live a 6-7 miles from his shop, stopped in a few weeks ago and bought one of his slow fill valves for a 60min SCBA I have.
Man is that valve nice.....top notch! As others stated you won't be disappointed one bit.
Man is that valve nice.....top notch! As others stated you won't be disappointed one bit.
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I know this thread is a couple months old, but I'm glad I ran across it. I talked to Joe today, and I'm driving up to his shop tomorrow. All of your positive comments just reassured me that I made the right decision.
As he says on his website, give him a call, we're just friends he hasn't met yet.
As he says on his website, give him a call, we're just friends he hasn't met yet.
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You mad the right decision Mike. I have 2 of his tanks, a tiger that I bought new form him and a gubby that I bought used from a friend. If I would need another tank it would come from him. I know you can buy cheaper tanks but the quality of his tanks and gauges are the best in my opinion.
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Still happy with mine. The gauges are so nice! There's some flexibility in price if you don't mind wheeling and dealing.
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Just got back from Air Tanks For Sale (Joe's place) with my new Great White tank. It is so sweet! Joe's guys at the shop are great, knowledgeable , & very helpful. Joe was out having a family day. I mentioned that my neighbor is a fire fighter, and they got me all set up with the adapter I'll need.
Thank you to Joe & his guys! I highly recommend them!
Thank you to Joe & his guys! I highly recommend them!
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After patiently waiting, like a kid at Christmas, I finally got my tank and hose from Joe B. Got the tank hooked up to my rifle (smiles ear to ear) and slowly opened up the valve. I hear a hissing sound (smiles turn to frown). Turned out there was some metal debris trapped underneath the o-ring on one of the hose ends.
Anyways, it seems to be fine now after carefully removing the small metal object. Worried that the foreign metal object may have damaged the o-ring and may rupture over time. Should I be concerned?
Anyways, it seems to be fine now after carefully removing the small metal object. Worried that the foreign metal object may have damaged the o-ring and may rupture over time. Should I be concerned?
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No.....I got 2 Joe B tanks and never had a problem. You should call and talk to Joe just to tell him what you have found.
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I have one of Joe's valves on a scba and it is the bee's knees but I have to really crank it down hard to shut it off. If I don't really tighten it basically as hard as I can, it will leak. Has anyone had this problem?
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No problem with mine, in fact I do think the valve on his tanks are quite easy to turn off and on. Really good quality.
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