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East Coast Timing Association => ECTA Rules Questions => Topic started by: California Kid on January 04, 2010, 06:43:38 PM

Title: CO2 bottle mounting
Post by: California Kid on January 04, 2010, 06:43:38 PM

Bob
         Can I mount my 1lb CO2 bottle for my air shifter under my under tail (tiger racing under tail) it is about 4 inches from my tire . I ck the rule book nothing about it .


Bill

Title: Re: CO2 bottle mounting
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on January 04, 2010, 08:06:10 PM

Under the tail, but otherwise not enclosed?  Probably okay -- but make sure it's very securely mounted -- not just worm-gear straps or plastic tie-wraps, but rather clamps bolted to the frame of the tail -- or something like that.  Put a shield on the valve to prevent damage and instant depressurisation in case something nearby goes bad.  Use a SS hose -- not just light rubber line.

If you bring it to me for inspection I'll probably still check with other inspectors to make sure we all agree that it's safe, but I think you'll be okay.  By the way -- please consider labeling it "CO2 for air shifter" so the emergency workers, should they be needed to assist you, don't think it's a nitrous bottle and be worried about it.