Nitrogen tank disposal

[Nexus]

I have an old carbon fiber nitro tank that is past hydro with a valve that has issues, so I want to get rid of it. I let out the nitro and removed the on/off valve, so it's guaranteed that there's no pressure. My question is this: do I just throw it in the trash or do I have to do something in particular to dispose of it properly? Thanks.

[kruger]

You know that you can get it re-hydro'd and it will be usable dont you. Only cost about 20 to 30 bucks. Thats a lot cheaper than getting a new tank. Other than that, you can just throw it away, there is nothing special about the tank enviromentally speaking.

[blizpaintball42]

I don't think throwing it away is an issue. Not sure if they take them at the scrap yard, but it's worth a shot. If you really don't want it you can send it to me :)

[Russ]

can I have it?

I'll pay shipping :)

[neppo1345]

I'd be willing to take it off oyur hands too.

I've been wanting one to cut in half and use as a cigar ashtray.

[craltal]

While they can be re-hydroed, there is still a finite life span for fiber tanks (10 years, I think.)

Hey neppo, if you do cut up a tank, I wouldn't mind the other half as a cigar ashtray, myself (makes me want to check the date on my 114ci as I think it's getting near it's end...)

[Ken Majors]

It's actually 15 years for carbon fiber tanks.

Steel and aluminum tanks can be re-hydro'd forever (as long as they pass visual).

[Nexus]

Hehe . . . I'm not that dumb . . . close, but not quite. Yes, I know they can be rehyrdroed. When I said the valve had "issues" I really meant "totally non-functioning."

[StygShore]

valve has nothing to do with tank for reydro, valve can be crap, they just want to make sure the tank will hold air is overpressurized.


Unless your fibre tank is over 15 years old, it is still useable, and i would not dispose of it.


If you watch around, youc an find liek a I-reg Nitroduck valve, or a scrw in Nitroduck valve for about 20-30 bucks on Ebay.

Hydro it and put a new valve on it, and you are golden.


Styg

http://www.crossfireinc.com/

http://www.crossfireinc.com/cf1500hydro.pdf

They can rehydro, and will swap your crap reg that doesnt work for a brand spankin shiny new one for 55 or 70 bucks depending on what pressure tank.

[Dryden]

As stated, your best option is to take the cylinder to a fire safety equipment specialist that can perform hydrostatic testing. If the cylinder needs to be condemned, they can dispose of it properly for you.

Normally, disposal of a cylinder would include drilling a hole through the wall of the tank so that it cannot hold air any longer even if another reg were attached.

If you know the tank is structurally unsafe for use you should ensure that it cannot be used by anyone else who might steal/scavenge it from a trash or recycle pickup.

[craltal]

It's actually 15 years for carbon fiber tanks.

Steel and aluminum tanks can be re-hydro'd forever (as long as they pass visual).


cool. thanks for the clarification.

[ta2maki]

It's actually 15 years for carbon fiber tanks.

Steel and aluminum tanks can be re-hydro'd forever (as long as they pass visual).

Not all, 3HT steel tanks have a 24 year service life.

[Nexus]

I'd appreciate it if people stop assuming that I'm dumb. I know that the reg has nothing to do with hydro. No kidding. I was simply weighing to cost of a rehydro and new valve along with the consideration that the tank is old enough that it's going to have a pretty limited lifespan even with the valve replacement.

Thanks for the info guys. My question had been more than covered and I have a few options to consider.

[Pneumagger]

1) Install co2 pin valve.
2) Fill with propane.
3) Shoot with incendiary bullet.
4)
5) Profit.

[Nexus]

Finally, an idea that appeals to me! :D

[StygShore]

I'd appreciate it if people stop assuming that I'm dumb. I know that the reg has nothing to do with hydro. No kidding. I was simply weighing to cost of a rehydro and new valve along with the consideration that the tank is old enough that it's going to have a pretty limited lifespan even with the valve replacement.

Thanks for the info guys. My question had been more than covered and I have a few options to consider.


Not assuming you are dumb, just fully explaining your options. Now if you were forthcoming in telling us what you just said above we could have said, "nope, no problem, throw it in the trash" and be done with this thread. Chances are you could sell the out of hydro tank for 10-20 bucks though.


Styg


Explosives FTW

[CoolHand]

If you're going to throw it away anyway, why not give it to one of the tinkerphiles who've already posted?

Same outcome for you, in that you're rid of it, but you'll have made someone else's day a little brighter. No loss possibe to you, and a net karmic gain for everyone.

:headbang:

[Ken Majors]

Not all, 3HT steel tanks have a 24 year service life.

You really shouldn't be using a 3HT certified tank for paintball. They were approved by the DOT for aviation use only.
Somewhere out there, and I'm sure someone knows where, there is a document that specifically states the "3HT tanks are not to be used for paintball applications"...

I don't have the specific regulation in front of me....there is a sign next to the hydro tank at work that says something to the effect of the above...with a picture, and a bunch of DOT reg numbers. Just thought I would share.

[gruntbull]

I am thinking pyrodex with cannon fuse madness... that is like totally dishwasher over apple tree material there!

PLEASE let us Blow it up! I also am thinking 100 meter RCO scoped m16 shot with full fill...

you can just throw it away though :cry: