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  • bnanners
    Registered User
    • Dec 2002
    • 47

    #1

    New to HPA...

    How often do Tanks need to be Hydro'd?

    I'm looking at buying a new tank with a '00 Hydro Date on it.. How long will it last me before I have to get it tested?

    Thanks!
  • Dern
    QQ
    • Jul 2002
    • 329

    #2
    You will either need to get it hydro'd in 2003 (if the tank is a 3 year hydro) or in 2005 (if it has a 5 year hydro) depending on the tank pressure/capacity it will be either the 3 or 5 year.


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    • bnanners
      Registered User
      • Dec 2002
      • 47

      #3
      I just bought an AGD Flatline 68/3000...

      I'm assuming 3 year? In which case it has a Hydro date of 9/00.. so that gives me 9 months to play with it until testing? hehe

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      • fire1811
        Firefighter
        • Nov 2002
        • 4930

        #4
        im not sure but i think it needs to be hydrod by
        september 1st not the end of the month. maybe i have mixed up but think im right either way its good to get it in earlier then that
        "The Few Who Do Are The Envy Of The Many Who Only Stand And Watch"

        Alway Remember *343*

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        • kevmaster
          Owners Group Div: Director
          • Oct 2001
          • 5475

          #5
          yes, the 9/00 date is the date it becomes void...so 9/1/03 it becomes illegal to fill the tank...punishable by a $25,000 fine

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          • bnanners
            Registered User
            • Dec 2002
            • 47

            #6
            OKay... Will it say anywhere on the tank if it is a 3 or 5 year Hydro? I am already assuming it is a 3 year, so thats no biggie...

            And where would I go to Get it Hydro'd?

            Send it back to the manufacturer? or any local places that may or may not be able to do it?

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            • fire1811
              Firefighter
              • Nov 2002
              • 4930

              #7
              no i dont believe it says but givin that its a 00 it would be safe to assume that its probably a 3 yr
              i think Luxfer and maybe one other tank manufacture is the only ppl who got the five yr.

              centerflag tanks are made by carleton technologies i know there 3 yr

              pmi pure energy are made by luxfer and there 5 yr

              not really sure who makes the flatline bottle?
              "The Few Who Do Are The Envy Of The Many Who Only Stand And Watch"

              Alway Remember *343*

              Si vis pacem, para bellum

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              • bnanners
                Registered User
                • Dec 2002
                • 47

                #8
                OKay... SO here's a question...

                I'm trying to upgrade my Automag Classic to HPA... I just bought an ADG flatline tank, and Im assuming I can just remove my Expansion Chamber...

                But what do I replace the Expansion Chamber with? Do I need anything? the tank has a Built in Regulator.. I think... here's a pic...


                What all will I need?

                Any help is GREATLY appreciated.. and be patient with the N00bs please..

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                • fire1811
                  Firefighter
                  • Nov 2002
                  • 4930

                  #9
                  well if you want a front grip on ur gun just leave it on
                  shouldnt hurt anything of ya dont one one just take it off
                  just set ur flat line to input like 800-850psi and u should be good to go
                  "The Few Who Do Are The Envy Of The Many Who Only Stand And Watch"

                  Alway Remember *343*

                  Si vis pacem, para bellum

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                  • Dern
                    QQ
                    • Jul 2002
                    • 329

                    #10
                    The expansion chamber you can keep on if you want since it can be used as a foregrip. Your Flatline tank can be directly connected to your automag valve using any form of tubing that you wish (steel braid, hardline, or macroline).


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                    Polished Minimag Body
                    Retro Valve
                    Intelliframe
                    Level 10
                    AGD clear Warp feed
                    12v Revvy

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                    • DyNasTy
                      Tourny Player Extrodinare
                      • Jul 2002
                      • 224

                      #11
                      hmm for me

                      The things I only want to remmember with my tank is

                      when is its hydro?
                      too put the cover on when playing
                      make sure its attached to fill station right

                      other than that. im good
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