Grab the SeaSucker Vacuum RotopaX Tank Holder (SM2850) from Nomadic Supply Company, powered by two 6″ SeaSucker mounts, and easily attach your RotopaX tank and hardware anywhere! Put your RotopaX tanks on when you need them, remove them in seconds when you don’t! The SeaSucker Vacuum RotopaX Tank Holder (SM2850) is compatible with any RotopaX tank up to three gallons.
SeaSuckers are vacuum mounts, not suction cups. There’s a big difference between the two. First, each 6″ SeaSucker vacuum mount is pull rated at over 210 lbs. Each 4.5” SeaSucker is pull rated at over 120 lbs. Suction cups also lack one incredibly important safety feature: the indicator band. SeaSucker’s orange indicator band begins to appear once the vacuum mount loses some of its suction, letting you know it’s time to re-pump well before it detaches.
SeaSucker Vacuum RotopaX Tank Holder (SM2850) Specifications:
– Made to hold any RotopaX tank up to 3 lb.
– Attaches to metal, glass or fiberglass surfaces.
– 3/8″ thick high-density polyethylene (HDPE) deck for strength and durability.
– When mounted vertically: approx. 15″ tall, 2.75″ deep, 6.5″ wide
– Approx. 2.05 lb.
– Powered by two 6″ SeaSucker mounts.
RotopaX tank and RotopaX Standard Pack Mount (RX-PM) are not included.
SeaSucker Vacuum RotopaX Tank Holder (SM2850) FAQ’s:
Q: How strong are the vacuum mounts?
A: “Strong like bull.” 4.5” vacuum mounts have a rated pull strength of 120lbs, pulling straight out from center. Pull strength on a shear load, i.e. pulling from the side, will be less. 6” vacuum mounts are 210lbs rated. Obviously, putting multiple vacuum mounts on a single product multiplies the maximum holding power.
Q: How long do the vacuum mounts last before they lose power?
A: There’s no set time limit on our vacuum mounts. It depends in part on the surface you attach to, the condition of the vacuum mount, the load you put on it, and other factors. As for surfaces to attach to, vacuum mounts in general were designed to carry big sheets of glass and other solid surface materials, so smoother, flatter surfaces are ideal. Clean surfaces and clean SeaSuckers go a long way to maximizing the hold time. In any event, if the vacuum mount begins to lose some vacuum, it will warn you so you can get it back to full power before it comes off. The vacuum pump’s plunger will extend from the pump cylinder when it starts to lose power, revealing an orange indicator band. Once you see orange, that’s your cue to repump your SeaSucker. For car racks, the simplest thing to do is to check the rack before you get in your vehicle, and check it each time you stop for gas, food, or the bathroom.
Q: Do I need to clean the surface I’m going to attach my SeaSucker to?
A: Clean off any surface dirt from the mounting surface before attaching your SeaSucker. While you’re at it, make sure the sealing edge of the vacuum pad is clean too. You don’t have to clean the mounting surface with alcohol wipes, as one overly-enthusiastic customer told us they do, but a quick wipe with a wet paper towel or napkin wouldn’t hurt.