Storing my AIR

[justa' bum]

I don't have my AIR yet, but should be getting it very soon;) Anyway, I try to play as much as possible, but I have been known to go a couple months without playing. How should my AIR be stored. I know it should be in a cool dry place, I'm wondering if I should empty my AIR after I leave field for the day or if I should always have some pressure in my tank. I have a crappy steel tank now and I just leave it filled for months, I haven't had any problems with it, but I don't really care what happens to it. I know flash fills are problems, so can I just leave my tank filled some so I never have to worry about a flash fill (and yes, I know there are times where the tank has to be emptied I.E. going on an air plane).

[warpedx]

It is reccommended to leave a bit of air in your tank to help it retain its shape. I forgot the amount, but I'm sure anything from 300-1000psi is fine. I don't think I'd leave it full at 4500psi though.

[justa' bum]

yea, thats what I do now, so I'll just stick with it I guess

[Eyecare]

Is there a difference between turning the screw all the way out vs using an aftermarket on-off? After all, both achieve the same end. Is there more wear on the AIR if we don't use the adjustment screw?

Keeping a bit of air in your AIR goes back to SCUBA tanks where a bit of pressure helps to prevent internal condensation and thereby corrosion from occurring. Not sure if it's applicable to carbon/fiber tanks but I usually go home with a full fill just so I'll have some air at home to fool around with. :cool: