Having a dependable and efficient onboard air system while out on the trail is invaluable. Airing up tires, seating a tire on its bead, or undertaking repairs with air tools are next to impossible and time-consuming without one. In 1997, Advanced Air Systems Inc. created the Power Tank, a CO2 onboard air system that's extremely efficient, lightweight, and portable. In 2003, the company improved upon its original system design with the SuperFlow HP Regulator, which now fits all new Power Tanks. The new regulator has been completely re-engineered from the inside out, and offers a 33 percent increase in flow rate and pressure output over the original design.
The SuperFlow HP Regulator also features a one-piece billet aluminum body for better heat transfer and increased performance. The gauge faces are printed with easy-to-read pressure-setting indications, and the regulator's new universal push-to-lock coupler accepts most-style plugs.
The Power Tank has always been an extremely useful addition to our trail rigs and project vehicles, the new SuperFlow Power Tank even more so. We were amazed at the new regulator's ability to inflate our 35x12.5R15 tires from 8 to 32 psi in 25-30 seconds. Having the Power Tank mounted in the bed of our truck, we can easily access and inflate all four tires with the 25-foot durathane ballistic coil hose and HD tire inflator (also available from Advanced Air Systems).
The Power Tank also actuates the ARB Air Locker in the Toyota's front axle using Advanced Air Systems' ARB manifold install kit. After making trail repairs using the air tools, the Power Tank had plenty of CO2 left over for numerous tire inflations.
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 The Power Tank's high-flow...  The Power Tank's high-flow pressure regulator can pass 9 cfm at 100 psi. The adjustable pressure regulator has an easy-to-read gauge that helps you set up the correct pressure for the application. These marks are as indicated on the gauge. |
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 This is the regulator valve....  This is the regulator valve. It adjusts the amount of pressure coming out of the tank. Simply tighten the valve to reduce pressure, and loosen it to increases pressure. The lower gauge indicates the pressure the regulator is set at. |
 This is the main bottle valve,...  This is the main bottle valve, which turns on and shuts off the flow of CO2 from the bottle to the regulator. |