who do you guys use for hydro testing

[keiko_819]

need to hydro one of my tanks, who is easiest to deal with? The nearest to me is an hour away and cost $50, I know it can be sent out somewhere for cheaper. Thanks:cheers:

[BLachance75]

Look for a local fire extinguisher service place or ask your local fire department where they get their stuff done. $50 is crazy, I was paying $12 and could get the tank back the next day.

[dodge3500]

Tank Worx in TN.Ive had them done for 20$ to 25$ earlier last year.

[Nobody]

Check with the local fire departments and local dive shops. You might even talk to the manufacturer of your tank and see if they can do it. I do know there is a paintball specific hydrotester but the name eludes me, ATM.

[Skorpion]

I believe this may be what you're referring to http://www.crossfireinc.com. My local place sends their thanks there. I've actually seriously contemplated a custom tank to go with my mag if I get it finished.

[JKR]

Some other options available through Ninja...

http://www.ninjapaintball.com/hydrotest2014.html

[Stayhuge]

Got mine done last month at a place that does Fire station equipment. Had it back the same day cost $25. My local shop wanted $35 I think and it takes 2 weeks.

[ninjapaintball]

Some other options available through Ninja...

http://www.ninjapaintball.com/hydrotest2014.html

i agree with this post;)

[Dayspring]

Some other options available through Ninja...

http://www.ninjapaintball.com/hydrotest2014.html


I did mine through Ninja as well - had them do some reg swaps at the same time.

[skipdogg]

If your already concerned about the $50 cost I would not suggest Ninja. You'll spend more than half that on shipping...

[ninjapaintball]

If your already concerned about the $50 cost I would not suggest Ninja. You'll spend more than half that on shipping...

you are correct as the ups ground signature required is 15-22 for most houses.

[C_losjoker]

Crossfire charges 25 flat. Ninja charges 24 for just test, extra to remove reg and extra to install reg.

[ninjapaintball]

Crossfire charges 25 flat. Ninja charges 24 for just test, extra to remove reg and extra to install reg.

we do but we also get your tank done in 3-5 days

no matter who you chose you should get a reg - regs will wear out and need to be replaced or rebuilt every 5 years.

[SummaryJudgement]

Crossfire is good, but I used my local dive shop last time and they sent them to a manufacturers service.

EDIT: Ninja is right about the reg rebuild, many people don't consider that.

[C_losjoker]

we do but we also get your tank done in 3-5 days

no matter who you chose you should get a reg - regs will wear out and need to be replaced or rebuilt every 5 years.

If a person pays for removal and install of reg, do you gguys put air in the tank to see if it needs to be rebuild or not?

[ninjapaintball]

If a person pays for removal and install of reg, do you gguys put air in the tank to see if it needs to be rebuild or not?

sorry but we do not. we can test the reg but there is a cost with this and if it is not a ninja we do nto have the parts to fix it.

[zondo]

we do but we also get your tank done in 3-5 days

no matter who you chose you should get a reg - regs will wear out and need to be replaced or rebuilt every 5 years.

Is this based simply on age or average use?

[ninjapaintball]

Is this based simply on age or average use?

Both

Even storage and never using it will break the orings down and may cause issues

[cougar20th]

I use my local shop to deal with hydro. They gather up tanks and send bulk shipments to Ninja for hydro. Fast and more importantly really easy for me.


Ninjapaintball: Is there a lost of exempt from hydro air tanks, small 2" or under. Need to show the shops something to prove it if my small air tank is truely exempt. I havent checked the numbers on it yet.

[yellowmitten]

I using the Local Chubb Edwards Fire/Alarm, Some Fire/Alarm shops have testing equipment for extinguisher testing and can certify. I was getting my tanks for $5-$7 per tank with a Max of 5 day turn around (all depending oh how many extinguishers had to be done.

[ninjapaintball]

I use my local shop to deal with hydro. They gather up tanks and send bulk shipments to Ninja for hydro. Fast and more importantly really easy for me.


Ninjapaintball: Is there a lost of exempt from hydro air tanks, small 2" or under. Need to show the shops something to prove it if my small air tank is truely exempt. I havent checked the numbers on it yet.

Sorry s there is not a list and it is up to the filler or hydro tester to determine if it is 2" or less and does not need to be hydro tested.

[JKR]

There is alot of piece of mind in letting a paintball specialty shop like Ninja Paintball take care of your hydros and valve rebuilds. I doubt the $7 special comes without any type of special care...properly cleaning the reg and tank threads and certainly no replacement of worn out orings. I have a Ninja 68/4500 that is up in 12/15 it is going to Ninja for sure to be tested and get a new valve.