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Not happy. Dive shop refused to fill my tank today.
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None at all. In fact just got home about an hour ago from shooting at my friends feed lot. I spent the day dispensing pigeons, Starlings and Sparrows.
I shoot a lot. I would have spent the money up front had I know and been advised about the need and which method best suited me. Being completely new to the sport I never gave it any thought which was absolutely stupid of me. You would think people working in retail would be used to stupid people.
I am currently contemplating a Coltri compressor and another air bottle. II am tired of the 14 mile trip to get the bottle filled. Plus I am planning to add a big bore to the mix and they eat air. Lots of air.
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The dive shop that I USE TO USE until the 'female dog' refused to do it had an adapter. The guys were great, even the owner but the aforementioned FD must have been anti-gun.
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I purchased the fitting for the local place in town that fills the Firefighters tanks. They have it on a lanyard hanging from a hook on the wall with my name on it. I told them to use it for anyone else that needs it.
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Heck yeah, thanks for the reply!
I'm highly considering the Umarex Origin .22, as far as entry level usability
It seems to be the best available platform to keep me shooting.
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I got lucky I had to have my tank hydro certified and I actually went to that place.
Filled and certified. The gentleman there said “ you can bring it here to fill. “ he fills to a cooled 4500 psi
I tried the fire station. That didn’t go over well. “ I have some airguns to fill can you help me out ??”
I’m sure my wording had something to do with it. But they looked at me like I was a criminal
I’ll stick with the hydro guy !
Filled and certified. The gentleman there said “ you can bring it here to fill. “ he fills to a cooled 4500 psi
I tried the fire station. That didn’t go over well. “ I have some airguns to fill can you help me out ??”
I’m sure my wording had something to do with it. But they looked at me like I was a criminal
I’ll stick with the hydro guy !
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I'm gunna try the fire stations, when I get a big bottle
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If you have a local Fire Safety that services fire extinguishers check them. That’s where I had mine done till I got a compressor. They fill my bottle for 7$. But there again you might need to have the adapter. Probably the cheapest thing we could buy in this hobby.
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Does “Fire Safety” mean Fire Station or does it mean Fire Safety Supply service like a privately owned business?
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This is a locality owned business that sells and services Fire Extinguishers and other safety equipment.
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The two local municipal fire stations near me will not refill scuba tanks due to liability legal concerns. I suspect most fire departments won't refill tanks. It never hurts to ask, but you'd be probably be wasting your timeI'm gunna try the fire stations, when I get a big bottle
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Yes it does… Please tell me you’re trolling and you didn’t actually just walk into a station without knowing anyone there. Am I missing something? This seems so insane that anyone would think it’s acceptable to use a firehouse.
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My buddy walked into both, and his business does work for the departments. Captain told him politely that they do not fill tanks, so no, I'm not trolling. Just giving fair warning.
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