Important HPA tank question!

[f3rr3+]

i just got a brand new pmi 68ci 4500 psi HPA tank and ya know that clear coat that goes around the tank well mine stops a few milimeters from where the regulator meets the actual bottle... is this ok? what should i do?

[FalconGuy016]

Is there a neck of the bottle before it meets the regulator?

[f3rr3+]

yeah there just isnt a clear coat the last few milimeters of the bottle neck before it meets the reg

[Skoad]

i think mine's like that.

Just make sure to check it every once in a while incase it starts unraveling

[f3rr3+]

yeah, do you think it would be bad if i rapped a piece of electrical tape around it to keep it from getting worn down?

[FalconGuy016]

Originally posted by f3rr3+
yeah, do you think it would be bad if i rapped a piece of electrical tape around it to keep it from getting worn down?

Yes, then you couldnt see it in case it was unraveling. And... electrical tape wont do anything.

[f3rr3+]

i would still check it, its just that those few milimeters are the only part not covered by the tank cover so i would just put a piece of electrical tape to keep general wear and tear from happening to that part of the tank, i say electrical because its black :P

[paint magnet]

I'd suggest calling PMI and reporting it. If its a manufacturing defect then they should replace it and if its normal you shouldn't have anything to worry about.

[speeddemon]

Its fine, my pmi is the same way. Over a year and its just the same as i got it. Just use a tank cover.