AmigOne Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 SK 12-9 model, complete with all the accessories and carrying case. Used twice. $400 plush shipping which will require hazardous material fee ($28) since the cylinder is full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 SK 12-9 model, complete with all the accessories and carrying case. Used twice. $400 plush shipping which will require hazardous material fee ($28) since the cylinder is full. What's the expiration date on the cylinder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmigOne Posted January 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 The tank is made of aluminum and as such does not have an expiration date. At least according to Sky Ox (269) 663-8544 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 The tank is made of aluminum and as such does not have an expiration date. At least according to Sky Ox (269) 663-8544 It needs a hydrostatic test every 5 years. When was the last one done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmigOne Posted January 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 I did not now that, thought you were asking because the older tanks were made of iron. I will have it tested when I have a buyer and I guess it can be left empty in order to save the hazardous shipment fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flymu2 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 How many outlets? Cannulas included? When you used it, what was the duration of a full tank? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Belville Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 specs on the 9 cuft model http://www.skyox.com/product/SK%2012-9 http://www.sportys.com/PilotShop/product/13012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N201MKTurbo Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 That is a tiny bottle, but I wouldn't worry about that. You can get medical bottles on EBAY for very cheap. Have the cylinder shop change out the medical valve for the straight CGA 540. About $50 bucks for the whole thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmigOne Posted January 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 The first time I used it we were 2 and we used it for about two hours and then I had it refilled but I don't remember how much was left. The second time I was by myself and and I only used it to test climbing to about 14K and descending, maybe 30-45' in total since I only started using it at 10 K and the remaining is still in the tank. There are two outlets, canulas and masks (not sure if 1 or 2) included. Although my system was used only twice, I have flown many times before with canulas with a friend in his Bonanza and canulas are the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 It is a tiny bottle as a primary but would make a great backup for those flying with onboard oxygen systems and looking for an emergency bottle. Also wouldn't be bad for someone who does occasional night flights or below 12k and want to arrive fresh as a daisy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmigOne Posted January 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 For those like me and others who may no be familiar with oxygen systems can you please expand and clarify. What would be the benefit of modifying the valve? What are these bottle found in Ebay? Also are you saying that given the small size of the SK 12-9 a hydro test is not necessary? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Belville Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Here's a pretty good page to compare sizes, type tanks, of portable systems. I bought a 22 cf aluminum tank fitted for 2 uses. The carrier hangs on the back of the co-pilot seat where I can reach the valve and flow control.. http://aerox.com/product-category/portable-oxygen-systems/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N201MKTurbo Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 You can buy used medical bottles on ebay for cheap. Sadly the people who use them don't last to long. The medical bottles don't have the correct valve for the aviation regulators, but you can change it for not much money. The valve you need is made by Sherwood. After you get the bottle, take it to your local cylinder shop that does hydro inspections and tell them what valve you want, they probably have it in stock, or they know how to get it. They will inspect and re-certify the bottle with the new valve. Then you are good to go! You can do all this for less then half of what you would pay for a new bottle from an aviation company. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 For those like me and others who may no be familiar with oxygen systems can you please expand and clarify. What would be the benefit of modifying the valve? What are these bottle found in Ebay? Also are you saying that given the small size of the SK 12-9 a hydro test is not necessary? thanks What Turbo was referring to was the fact you could go out to a medical supplies company or eBay and pick up a cylinder used for a patient fairly inexpensively. These come with a fitting that is unique to the medical tank. http://www.cramerdeckermedical.com/category.php?category_id=2 Switching this regulator over to a CGA 540 used on aviation cylinders can be done rather inexpensively. The guys who sell aviation specific systems really jack up the price. The real value of what you are selling is that the valve is already there. As for the question on testing. No, they still needed to be hydrostatic tested regardless of size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Here's a pretty good page to compare sizes, type tanks, of portable systems. I bought a 22 cf aluminum tank fitted for 2 uses. The carrier hangs on the back of the co-pilot seat where I can reach the valve and flow control.. http://aerox.com/product-category/portable-oxygen-systems/ That is the size I have as well Bob. It is just the right size for the lengths of trips we fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Belville Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 I flew over 2000 hours in my first Mooney and never had O2 on board. But getting an inexpensive oximeter at the drug store was a real eye opener. We now use oxygen at 8000' or even lower on longer flights. The 22 cf tank lasts at least 10 manhours at level "1" flow which is what we use up to about 10,000'. (My A&P does not charge me to fill the tank so I don't hesitate to use it.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piloto Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 How many outlets? Cannulas included? When you used it, what was the duration of a full tank? Thanks. I have three well tested cannulas for sale $10 each. All hair just removed and cleaned. Also three sets of earplugs. All wax removed and cleaned. José Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantom Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 I flew over 2000 hours in my first Mooney and never had O2 on board. But getting an inexpensive oximeter at the drug store was a real eye opener. Father time probably has a lot to do with that, Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Belville Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Father time probably has a lot to do with that, Bob. You think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantom Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 You think? Don't you? Can't fight it forever..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Don't you? Can't fight it forever..... Where the heck did you get Bob's picture??! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantom Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Where the heck did you get Bob's picture??! That's what 2,000 hours without supplemental oxygen can do to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 That's what 2,000 hours without supplemental oxygen can do to you. I'm outta likes for today, so 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Belville Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 You two need more than oxygen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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