Talon tank Hydro testing. Is it needed
Hi, my talon tank is over 10 years old. Do i need to do dot hydrotesting. Who does it. Please recommend. The tank is in perfect condition but i want to be safe.
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Well, then I learned something today. Our AF tanks do not ever require hydro testing. They have some kinda rule in the tank industry, and I believe if the tank is less than 2″ dia. then it does not get tested, that number may be 2.5″ or 3.5″.
Our tanks will never require a hydro, just like the internal tank on a Mrod, or any other gun never gets tested.
But its not a bad idea
I had a six or seven year old tank tested. My local dive shop sent it off. I believe they fill it to something like 9,000psi. Correct me if I’m wrong but I think they observe how the metal returns to normal after such expansion (stress cracks). I often wonder about this as I sit my face atop this tank before each shot. I mean, how many of us had 9,000 psi inside the tank on which you lay your face??? 😯
Any paintball place can send it off for hydro. You likely need to remove the AF valve before you get it tested. There’s FAQ about that..
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x2, i think hydroing will stress the tank more than any of us could even with a full scba…