Feeling ever so slightly jipped.. but no biggie

[damageinc54]

Mine was the same. I got a Flatline with my EMag that I bought in November. It already had a year off of the Hydro date. Not much you can do about it.

[thecompany]

AGD comes through again! They've rectified the situation for me. HORRAY for customer service! Maybe I'll chunk my 'Cocker and get a 'Mag now... well, I'll sit and think about it at least.

[cphilip]

And so why am I not surprised?

[damageinc54]

What did they do for you?

[thecompany]

I should just say they took care of me and leave it at that. But less should never be expected from such a fine company.

[cphilip]

Well put! Nuff said.

[Russ]

FYI...

This is from Carleton's web page. Tanks made AFTER July 2001 have a 5 year hydro.

http://www.carltech.com/new-composite/safety_hot_topics.html

[Potatoboy]

[ArthurDent]

how much does it cost to get flatline tested and a new date....the flat i just got yesterday was 05-01....

[Russ]

PotatoBoy,

That's precisely what the Carleton link explains.

[BlackVCG]

Russ,

Were you thinking that ALL tanks manufactured after 07-01 need to be Hydro tested every 5 years? That's what I figured you were saying with your first post, then PotatoBoy stated it's only for the DOT E-11194 tanks. I'm not sure if in your last post you were agreeing with what PotatoBoy said, or if you think that the link says ALL tanks manufactured after 07-01 get 5 year hydros.

I'm missing something here...

I do know from what I've read it only applies to the E-11194. Maybe I missed something.

[Russ]

Guys,

I think we're all in agreement here. Sorry for the confusion. Carleton, DOT E-11194 labeled, manufactured after 7-01, carry the 5 year hydro.

My MacDev Conquest was made 3-01. Just missed!

[thecompany]

Arthur:
Hydro testing is around $30.

[AGDmagman2001]

Check this link for more info, tanks also (luxfer that is) have been manufactured after or on 7/01, and the DOT no, has to match, mine is 7/01 and the DOT matches, whoopee

http://www.hydrotesters.com/luxfer.pdf

[rabidchihauhau]

EXEMPTION CODES - NOT MFG

Guys,

one thing to keep clear and that might help end the confusion over this bottle/re-test/new standard/exemption issue is the following:

Re-testing requirements are determined by the DOT (Federal Department of Transportation) "EXEMPTION CODE" the product is manufactured under.

The manufacturer of the product has little to nothing to do with what the hydro/testing requirements are: Carleton,Luxfor and others could all be manufacturing tanks under the same exemption codes. So don't worry about who makes it when looking for hydro info - simple concern yourself with the regulations for that particular exemption code.

All of the detail for DOT exemptions - material requirements, testing requirements, inspections, uses, etc., are available in CFR 49 (Federal regs, part 49): Much information on specific exemption codes is available at the DOT's website www.dot.gov.

Steve