Do you have to have a special permit to fill nitro tanks from SCUBA's or what? Where do you get them filled if you don't?
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I don't think you have to have one to fill from scuba tanks, we do it all the time. But I think you might have to have one to fill up the scuba tanks.Why go to the light, when darkness has its warmth too....
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Nope, no special permits needed to fill your tanks. Most SCUBA shops that sell/fill diving cylinders know about paintball and the most they do is have you sign a waiver stating that you'll only use said cylinders for paintball use and won't go diving with it.
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the local scuba shop here rents filled tanks for $7.50...so we dont have to buy a tank, and futz with getting it hydro-ed in a few years...MUCH cheaper...just a hassle to take it back on mondays
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Hey cool question. I was doing my SCUBA research over the weekend. First off there are some long threads on the issue.
Then I found a SCUBA shop (I have no idea why there would be a SCUBA shop in Aurora Illinois - but there is).
The shop has no problem selling, filling and servicing a SCUBA cylinder without a license provided you let them know you use it for paintball. This particular shop even said that they would tag the cylinder that it's for paintball so as that I would not need the annual visual inspection on the tank.
Do that search on SCUBA. Good info on tank sizes, whether or not to use two tanks etc.
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A reputable SCUBA shop will not fill a SCUBA tank that does not have a valid visual inspection sticker. This is good as it is important to have the tank inspected once a year regardless of wether or not it's been used for diving."Relax. Don't worry. Have a Home Brew."
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this is how it is with my local scuba shop...since i dont have a valid scuba license, they would only fill my tank if i had "NOT FOR BREATHING AIR" painted on the side (in neat stencil of course) that way if i were to go diving, anyone with sense would see that and say, "sorry bud, no can dive with that tank!"...so i did that!
but by now, they know me over there and it just get filled no questions asked anymore..Where'd he go?
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I have a feeling why you wrote this, but I can only speculate as to why.Originally posted by TheTramp
A reputable SCUBA shop will not fill a SCUBA tank that does not have a valid visual inspection sticker. This is good as it is important to have the tank inspected once a year regardless of wether or not it's been used for diving.Last edited by Shaft; 11-12-2001, 02:39 PM.Comment
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Have a question for shaft
Hey I am moving to aurora over christmas break and I saw that scuba shop a few weeks ago if we are talking about the same one right by wendys and all those hotels and has a big blue sign that says SCUBA. Anyways how much does it cost to buy a tank from them or to rent one for a weekend of something? any information would be appreciated or just pm, or we can talk on aim my sign in is hubadlatimmyGood Traders
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its not cheaper in the long run. i own my own tank and fill station. i get it filled and use it at least once every week and if im lucky more. for the tank and fill station it was only 125. and i only pay 3 bucks to get the thing filled which i make my teammember pay for lol im a cheap bastard. and vip and hydro came out for only 30 bucks. i guess if you play all the time its worth it to own your own scuba and fill.Originally posted by alf
the local scuba shop here rents filled tanks for $7.50...so we dont have to buy a tank, and futz with getting it hydro-ed in a few years...MUCH cheaper...just a hassle to take it back on mondays
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While your on the subject, just wondering about how much would it cost to get the tank and fill station and anything else I'd need to fill my own nitro tank? Also, would it be pretty easy for the Scuba/Dive shop to allow me to get the tank filled? Thanks for help.Comment
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lentz....yes, you are right...
i did a lil math for my situation (playing every other weekend, at $5/fill), and it would take me 2 years to recoup the cost of the tank...but if i play twice a week...it would only take me 6 months to make up the cost of a scuba (assuming a new fill twice a week)...but your fills are cheaper too...do you have a shed i can live in?
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Timmy,
I don't remember Wendy's or hotels. It's on 59 just south of the tollway.
An 80cf tank with valve is $139 over there. Fills are $4.
100cf tanks would be $200. The guy I spoke with didn't seem to care for 120cf tanks but they'd be $300.Comment
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SCUBA Tanks
Hey guy be carefull out there.
The are high pressure steel tanks on the market that have a fill psi rateing around 3500 psi.....
There are all some high volume tanks from OMS
that can last a few more fills for you.
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Re: SCUBA Tanks
Originally posted by nelf
Hey guy be carefull out there.
The are high pressure steel tanks on the market that have a fill psi rateing around 3500 psi.....
There are all some high volume tanks from OMS
that can last a few more fills for you.
What? Are you suggesting to avoid the OMS 3500psi tanks? Or get one because you can get more fills? Your meaning is not clear to me.
The one I was looking at was an aluminum tank.Comment
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