New to HPA...

[bnanners]

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]

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.

[bnanners]

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

[fire1811]

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

[Kevmaster]

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

[bnanners]

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?

[fire1811]

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?

[bnanners]

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..

[fire1811]

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

[Dern]

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).

[DyNasTy]

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