tank hydro question

[blakdragon21]

I was just wondering can you use a tank that is out of hydro???

[RobAGD]

technically yes.

But no one should fill it, there in lies the problem :)

-Robert

[blakdragon21]

I have a tank with hydro date 11/00 and is a 3 year hydro. Can I still use the tank or is that a big NO NO and very dangerous?

[pbfreak010]

well most places check your hydro before they fill your tank, and yes its could potentially be very dangerous you should rehydrop ASAP

[raehl]

You're asking for someone to sue you for every penny you have and ever will have.

And it's illegal to fill it. Or sell it, or trade it, or....

Basically, pay the $15 and get it tested.

- Chris

[pbfreak010]

so its still illegal even if u let the other person know its out of hydro?

[nightwarrior431]

i heard they slice your tasnk in half and send it back to u. IF this is true do u have to buy a whole new tank or just a cylinder and keep the old reg.

[Kevmaster]

you paid $200 for the nitrogen system. Pay $15.00 to get it re-hydroed.

YES, it is illegal to sell it (even buyer knowing) or fill it or do pretty much anythingwith it.

IF it fails hyrdo test when you ship it off, you will have to buy another tank and that tank will be condemed. You will be able to keep the reg though.

[blakdragon21]

why is it so dangerous? And how do you get it hydro tested and how long does that take?

[Mindflux]

Originally posted by blakdragon21
why is it so dangerous? And how do you get it hydro tested and how long does that take?


Because you are holding a HIGH PRESSURE tank in your hands, if it split or blew up.... you'd be in a WORLD of hurt.

[FallNAngel]

OK... but why would it be illegal to sell it?

[Kevmaster]

because that is what the federal government (DOT) says.

These tanks hold up to 5000psi of air. Thats a LOT of force. If it were to explode, you and everyone around you would be not doing so well.

They need to be checked every so often to make sure that they are still safe to hold pressure.

[NiteWolf1138]

I don't think it's illegal to SELL an out-of-hydro(OOH) tank, just to fill one. The theory is what if the tank passed a hydro test, then no problem what so ever. Then again, this is the DOT, *shrugs*.

If a tank is OOH and your thinking of buying one then try to get a money back guarantee from the person selling the tank, if they won't give you one then go somewhere else.

If you DO buy a tank that is OOH then I HIGHLY recomend you get it tested before you use it.

Bad tanks are dangerous, I believe I've heard of 120lb tank that launched itself several hundred feet into the air when the neck of the valve seperated(not sure if I remember it right). It is possible that they can act like grenades when they rupture. Not good.

[xen_100]

well unfortunately ( or fortunately, depending on how you look at it) it is not up to what you think. the DOT regulations are there for a reason. will you get caught selling an out of hydro tank??? prolly not, doesn't make it legal. if you are are caught. it is a $10,000 fine and up to 5 years in jail. not worth a $15 hydro test.

[blakdragon21]

but you can still sell the tank if you tell the person the tank is out of hydro, right??? and how long does it take to get it hydroed and how do you do it? thanks

[xen_100]

look up the word "hydrostatic" in your yellow pages. there are ussualy places locally that will do it for about $15-20. there are plenty of place on the internet too (although it will take longer with shipping.) I got mine done in one day at a local tester.

and no, you should not be selling them out of hydro. look at it this way. if you sell it out of hydro and the person fills it anyway and hurts himself. they could come and sue you for selling them something you knew was potentially unsafe. I might also mention. most people wont pay much for a paintball tank that is out of hydro. there is a chance it wont pass and they will have to buy a new tank for the reg. you can subtract $100-150 off the price of a tank that is out of hydro. it is worth the $15 to get it back in hydro for the simple fact that you will get more for it.

[blakdragon21]

oh ok, thanks guys found a place that hydros for 18 bucks and takes only 3 days, thanks for the info

[Kevmaster]

Originally posted by blakdragon21
but you can still sell the tank if you tell the person the tank is out of hydro, right???

NO!

[hAppy]

crap i just sold a OOH tank
and i was going to ship it today...
i guess i will hydro it, than ship it out

what a pain...

i dont see where its dangerous to sell an empty tank

[xen_100]

it is a matter of liability.

if you went to major used car lot an bought a used car and the brakes were bad. even if they tell you "these brakes are bad, dont drive this car" if you drive it and have accident. they are liable for selling an unsafe car.

[logamus]

Originally posted by Mindflux



Because you are holding a HIGH PRESSURE tank in your hands, if it split or blew up.... you'd be in a WORLD of hurt.

you would only be in that world for a very short amount of time though. :)