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<blockquote data-quote="Jack Arnott" data-source="post: 1057" data-attributes="member: 304"><p>Hello All, </p><p>As some of you might remember I have a hobby of aerial photography, and I use a balloon filled with helium to lift the camera in the air. Helium is quite expensive, and it takes a lot to get even a couple of pounds off the ground. </p><p></p><p>So I am attempting to recycle my helium. I use a 122 cubic foot tank currently, and can fill the balloon twice with that. I procured a 250 cubic foot tank, and I want to put the helium from the balloon in there. </p><p></p><p>Then I can start with that helium when I fill my balloon for flight. </p><p></p><p>The 122' tank is filled to 2k lbs psi when I get it. I would like to get the refill to at least 250psi.</p><p>I think the 250 CF tank holds less than two cubic feet uncompressed. </p><p></p><p>What is my best option for an air compressor? </p><p>I have looked at 12V compressors at car parts stores and find nothing but cheap crap.</p><p>Is this a good option, but I just need to find a better model?</p><p>Would I be better off with a 120V and an inverter?</p><p></p><p>Any other good suggestions anyone has?</p><p></p><p>Thanks, Jack</p><p></p><p>edit: The reason for 12v is that I am using it out in the middle of no where, and the battery from my car is the only available power source.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jack Arnott, post: 1057, member: 304"] Hello All, As some of you might remember I have a hobby of aerial photography, and I use a balloon filled with helium to lift the camera in the air. Helium is quite expensive, and it takes a lot to get even a couple of pounds off the ground. So I am attempting to recycle my helium. I use a 122 cubic foot tank currently, and can fill the balloon twice with that. I procured a 250 cubic foot tank, and I want to put the helium from the balloon in there. Then I can start with that helium when I fill my balloon for flight. The 122' tank is filled to 2k lbs psi when I get it. I would like to get the refill to at least 250psi. I think the 250 CF tank holds less than two cubic feet uncompressed. What is my best option for an air compressor? I have looked at 12V compressors at car parts stores and find nothing but cheap crap. Is this a good option, but I just need to find a better model? Would I be better off with a 120V and an inverter? Any other good suggestions anyone has? Thanks, Jack edit: The reason for 12v is that I am using it out in the middle of no where, and the battery from my car is the only available power source. [/QUOTE]
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