About to purchase my first SCBA tank. Looking at Joe’s Great White tank from airtanksforsale.com. For those of you who have one what would you recommend I get? He gives three options, all three? Just one? Why? Thanks
First SCBA Tank
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I have the Tiger Shark which is the 74cf size. I have two 74’s so I can cascade fill if needed.
The second gage that came with it is a piece of crap and was damaged. I called them for a replacement which they said no problem but they never sent it. I ended up buying a gage like the glycerin filled gage on their valve but I just haven’t installed it yet. I got option 3 handle, net and boot. The handiest thing I think is the boot as it allows the tank to stand upright.
I bought the Stikman swivel fitting which is really nice. Also have the extended female that has a restrictor in it for slow filling (but Joe’s valve also has a restrictor for slow airgun fill but allows filling the tank at full flow). My fill hose is only about 20” long since I do not tether, I just refill gun as needed.
The second gage that came with it is a piece of crap and was damaged. I called them for a replacement which they said no problem but they never sent it. I ended up buying a gage like the glycerin filled gage on their valve but I just haven’t installed it yet. I got option 3 handle, net and boot. The handiest thing I think is the boot as it allows the tank to stand upright.
I bought the Stikman swivel fitting which is really nice. Also have the extended female that has a restrictor in it for slow filling (but Joe’s valve also has a restrictor for slow airgun fill but allows filling the tank at full flow). My fill hose is only about 20” long since I do not tether, I just refill gun as needed.
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. Probably should never shop at airgun depot, airguns of Arizona or utah airguns either I guess 
. I personally would go with one of the acecare DOT approved tanks. Absolutely critical you get a DOT one if you plan to have it filled at a shop as they sell even cheaper ones that are not DOT cert. Here is an example. The 9L or 98/100 cu ft is only a little more. 
Acecare 6.8L dot Carbon Fiber PCP Tank 4500Psi 416CU.IN. Scba Tank for Air Rifle | eBay
Scba Tank for Air Rifle. As SCBA and life support cylinders feature aluminum alloy liner with thin wall and full-wrapped composite material exterior. with carbon fiber and glass fiber with are suitable for Paintball Refil, SCBA, oxygen respirator, fire extinguisher.
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I have the great white (wanted the extra volume) I got it with the boot. The protective mesh and handle can be bought on Amazon a lot cheaper, probably the boot too but didn't want too wait. If you can afford it get two hoses (one as a spare). You may be SOL because his tank prices were going up $150 after the first of the year.
This is how I installed a mesh on a different tank to protect the whole thing with a electrical tie wrap
This is how I installed a mesh on a different tank to protect the whole thing with a electrical tie wrap
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@mjjudd For informational purposes on SCBA tanks you may want to take a look at some of the info in the linked thread below.
Used SCBA Tanks - What Should I Consider Before Purchase? Tank Volume, Hydrotesting, Date of Manufacture, Expiration Dates, & More (VIDEO)
I haven't seen a thread that contains the necessary information on selecting and maintaining SCBA tanks for airguning. I think it's about time for one. I aim to add to this thread over time. I'd like for us to have a valuable resource that we can reference and refer new air gunners who are...
www.airgunnation.com 
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Thanks! This is great info@mjjudd For informational purposes on SCBA tanks you may want to take a look at some of the info in the linked thread below.
Used SCBA Tanks - What Should I Consider Before Purchase? Tank Volume, Hydrotesting, Date of Manufacture, Expiration Dates, & More (VIDEO)
I haven't seen a thread that contains the necessary information on selecting and maintaining SCBA tanks for airguning. I think it's about time for one. I aim to add to this thread over time. I'd like for us to have a valuable resource that we can reference and refer new air gunners who are...
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