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Old 11-06-2008, 03:34 PM   #41
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So you are saying that Aluminium better build and light weight yeah.
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Old 12-06-2008, 10:49 AM   #42
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So you are saying that Aluminium better build and light weight yeah.
I used aluminum before. My tank didn't even manage to survive the 1st top up... I was told main valve was damage and needed replacement.

As the tank was too small too, I "donated" it away.

I am using the Ocean Free blue tank (got from QH) now. Have no issue with it.

But I think, it might be easier to pick up one of those black tanks, and can do 1-to-1 swap with shops than hunting for refilling service...
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Old 28-06-2008, 05:09 AM   #43
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I used aluminum before. My tank didn't even manage to survive the 1st top up... I was told main valve was damage and needed replacement.

As the tank was too small too, I "donated" it away.

I am using the Ocean Free blue tank (got from QH) now. Have no issue with it.

But I think, it might be easier to pick up one of those black tanks, and can do 1-to-1 swap with shops than hunting for refilling service...
bro if your blue QH tank is good then youre one of the few ucky ones.
Was told their tanks always seem to leak, and caused alot of hassle.
Simply not reliable. i had to change the seal and it still leaked, in the end i bought a reliable brand co2 and had it done with the blue tank.
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Old 28-06-2008, 10:25 AM   #44
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bro if your blue QH tank is good then youre one of the few ucky ones.
Was told their tanks always seem to leak, and caused alot of hassle.
Simply not reliable. i had to change the seal and it still leaked, in the end i bought a reliable brand co2 and had it done with the blue tank.
I am using an Aluminium tank but the seal never held up for more then 1 refill, normally the uncle in Boon Keng will replace the seals for me on my second refill.
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Old 09-07-2008, 09:37 PM   #45
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I am using an Aluminium tank but the seal never held up for more then 1 refill, normally the uncle in Boon Keng will replace the seals for me on my second refill.
means you go for refill often due to leakage ?
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Old 09-07-2008, 09:49 PM   #46
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so is it aluminium tank not good ?
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Old 10-07-2008, 05:39 AM   #47
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so is it aluminium tank not good ?
of course it is good. It is more expensive as well and much much lighter.
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Old 11-07-2008, 01:12 AM   #48
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but any brand to recommend? i see like alot leaking
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Old 13-07-2008, 01:43 PM   #49
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but any brand to recommend? i see like alot leaking
You can try Catalina, Dupla, Luxfer...etc. It's a one time investment, so go for reliable brand. It will last you many years.

Just my 2cents....
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Old 13-07-2008, 03:41 PM   #50
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but any brand to recommend? i see like alot leaking
aluminum tank.good point is ,it is light weight and nice looking ,but if you want something to last ,go for the steel type.i have even hear of burst from a aluminum tank.during a refilling.maybe its the quality of aluminum type that is use to construct the aluminum tank.as for leak or seal problem.its not the tank problem.it is the screw thread that play a important part.aluminum parts does not last if you were to compare a steel thread againest a aluminum thread.it leak thru the thread area.we call loose.meaning it cannot fasten properly.same apply to brass material.leakage mostly is at the turning knob that whole piece of copper thingy.there is a seal in between the copper thing.
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