Onesick784
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Anyone using the smith 20 gallon tanks? Interested in them for my build but can't find a lot out there on them. Or is there a better route to go?
Anyone using the BBI Aviation 20 gal tanks?
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Steve Pierce
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Graham, TX
Not familiar with these tanks. Are these made by Nick Smith?
Onesick784
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Yes , I went to copy the link and it is no longer working. Guess I'll have to call Monday.
Steve Pierce
BENEFACTOR
Graham, TX
The tanks I have seen from Smith were very heavy and the way they mount they come flying out in a flip over or other accident.
Onesick784
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What's a good alternative? Not looking for anything bigger than those , 18-20 gallons per side is more than enough for me.
Steve Pierce
BENEFACTOR
Graham, TX
Original Piper tanks are the lightest. Same tank is in the Pacer and Tri-Pacer.
skywagon8a
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SE Mass MA6
If these are the same tanks produced by Turbine Cubs of Wyoming (now Backcountry http://www.supercub.com/) my Cub has them. I've seen no issues with them.
The BBI tanks are made by Nick Smith. They are a bit heavy, but otherwise a good tank. They strap in securely around the spar, like the stock tank. There is a compression tube that goes through the tank. Don't see how it could come flying out in an accident or other accident any more that any other tank.
Steve Pierce
BENEFACTOR
Graham, TX
The ones I have worked on were held in with an aluminum stap instead of steel like the Piper tanks. In an accident the non-extruded piano hinge that holds the straps together streches out and the tank comes out. The ones Nick provided Greg were different and way heavy, they clamped around the spar.
