5000 psi in 4500psi?

[FESTUS33]

Not a good idea to do this on a regular basis,
but we all know it does happen.
At IAO this year the Inspection an Hydro people
had a tank on display, that they intentionally
overfilled until it blew. The final pressure when
it did blow was between 27,000-28,000lbs.
This was a 68c.i.-4500 tank.
I don't condone overfilling at any time, but this
should give you a little better feeling when it
does happen. You're going to blow rupture disc's
and O-ring's long before you're tank blow's.
Just my .02
Rick

[TippmannMan]

hmm

is pevs (my nearest and most prefered dealer ) the only place that fills the tank to its rating then after the gas is settled tops it off? cause after reading this im really glad and feel fortunate they do regardless of what a tank could hold.

[Kevmaster]

Tippmann..thts how fields SHOULD be and GOOD fields ARE that way....they dont overfill

[FESTUS33]

You found a good place to fill,REJOICE!!
Like I said I never condone overfill's
but it does happen. I'm glad to know
that the safety margin is that high.
Rick

[SirOssis]

Originally posted by blnk162


dont listen to this kid, he is a post whore and doesnt play paintball

pipe down Chester

[PezKing]

my 3000psi Flatline was filled to 4500psi once...it seems to be fine. *sweats*