Somone tell me why co2 sucks in mags so bad and why i need a compressed air tank?

[HoppysMag]

Check these out good for first N2 tank
http://www.actionvillage.com/031-7111.html
http://www.actionvillage.com/031-7110.html
http://www.actionvillage.com/031-3003.html
http://www.actionvillage.com/031-7130.html

i personaly perfer carbon fiber tanks but its all about price

[[NA]WARLORD]

As one of the oldest teams in MD, we as referees, tourney players and old fart rec players, do keep up with general info especially when it comes to the maintence of our equipment. I know for a fact that its 2 years on Fiber wrapped tanks becuase, if you read the supplied info that comes with your tank, it will tell you right there in fine print, instead of listening to the lil kid down the street that just bought a model 98 as his first gun. Also the steel tanks arent as likley to get scratches or gouges in them like the fiber wrapped ones that could weaken their outer shell to the point of it being declared a useless tank, and pitched in trash. You can get your tank checked every 3 years if you want, but Fiber wrapped is every two, so if you are at a tourney, and they wont let you play because your tank hasnt been updated then dont cry, cuz i told ya soo! Also any p[lace that does industrial filling of tanks (not just c02 or H.P.A.) but like a gas supply should be able to have it done for you, but it usually aint cheap, we got lucky since its a friend of a friend.

[[NA]WARLORD]

OK, i admit it, I was wrong, I apologize to DYE, its every 3 on fiber wrapped tanks, but every 5 on steel tanks, so i was half right, tehe...

[Dealaman]

Wait

I thought you had to get steel tanks hydroed every year because metal is easier to corrode.

[Thordic]

3 years for Fiber tanks with DOT Exemption E11005

5 years for Carleton and Luxfer tanks with DOT Exemption E11194 / E10915(http://www.carltech.com/new-composite/extension.html ; http://www.luxfercylinders.com/news_010521.html)

I can't find the exemption number for steel tanks right now, or I'd put that for sure too, but I'm pretty sure its 5 years.

http://hazmat.dot.gov/exemptions_index.htm

You can look up your tank there.

[HoppysMag]

ok iv got a 68ci 3000psi Nitro Duck. i dont think its a "Tuff Skin" . Someone said Luxfer need to be tested less often. My nitro duck says Luxfer on it. Its below the DOT number and next to some other numbers. Is this a Luxfer? If this isnt what is?

[Thordic]

Hoppys -

http://hazmat.dot.gov/exemptions_index.htm


Go there, and look up your exemption number. It'll tell you there how often it needs to be tested.

[HoppysMag]

i dont gotta test it till 2003 but its a tank from 2000 so its only a 3 year tank

[HoppysMag]

asking a question like that and seing the words "Senior Member" under my user name makes me feel stupid

o thanx Thordic

[Jonny05]

advantages to carbon fiber...

Since hoydro test dates are out of the way here is some more info.

Steel tanks will hold less air when being filled the carbon fiber. When the tank is being filled the Steel expands more and contracts on the gas to make for a higher pressure. So you think you are putting in 3K (3000 psi). Well look back in 15-20mins when the tank has cooled and it will read between 2500 and 2600. Not a problem for most people though.

As for fiber wrapped it will do the same but only drop to 2800 or 2900.

This is what I have come across in my expirence.

[SoloMag]

Co2

pleaze only answer my question if you really know. Is the only thing that happens when you get Co2 in your valve is the o rings pop or dose it cause damage to other more exspensive parts. like the piston