How many times can you Hydrotest a paintball tank?

Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations require pressurized air tanks to be retested every 5 years. Having you Paintball air tank hydrotested also ensures that your tank is safe to fill to the pressures that it was originally certified for.

How much does it cost to Rehydro a paintball tank?

It can cost about $25 to $40 to hydrotest a paintball tank. You might have to include shipping costs, which could be $10 to $30 if you’re using an online service. If you opt to change your regulator, you could pay up to $70 to $90.

How often do co2 tanks need to be hydro tested?

every five years
All DOT-3AL marked CO2 cylinders are to be inspected and hydrostatically re-tested every five years as required in CFR Title 49 Part 180

Is it OK to leave air in paintball tank?

Can you leave your Compressed air tank on your marker or should you take it off? if you dont have this -> no. dont leave your gun under pressure all the time. they arent made to hold the pressure 24/7 and that for month or even years…

How long does a paintball tank last?

If your tank is able to withstand the pressure without failing, it will pass the test and be valid for another 3 to 5 years. If it fails, you will need to purchase a new tank.

How long does it take to Hydro a paintball tank?

How long does it take to get a tank hydrotested? Everything with the actual hydrotest and inspection only takes about an hour. However, don’t expect the turnaround to be that quick for your tank. If you mail a tank in to get hydrotested, you should hopefully get it back within 1 to 2 weeks.

How long is a paintball tank Hydro good for?

Department of Transportation (DOT) requires cylinders (bottles) to be tested regularly. The Hydro Date is the month and year the bottle was safety tested. Paintball cylinders need to be retested for its serviceability every three to five years. They also only have a lifespan of 15 years.

How much does it cost to certify a CO2 tank?

It used to be $25 to exchange 5# tanks. 2) take it to the local fire extinguisher company. They can recertify it and also fill it. Last year it cost me $27 to re-certify a 15# tank.

How long does a paintball air tank last?

Paintball cylinders need to be retested for its serviceability every three to five years. They also only have a lifespan of 15 years. HYDROSTATIC TEST or HYDROTEST – The tank is visually inspected for cracks then is pressurized with water to look for a drop in pressure or to see if there are any leaks.

What’s better for paintball CO2 or air?

Compressed air’s main advantage is consistency. The more consistent pressure results in much more consistent performance. Compressed air is marginally affected by temperature, unlike CO2, making it great for cold weather and electronic guns. Most paintball fields charge for all-day compressed air fills.

Is there a hydro test for Ninja paintball?

Ninja Paintball is a certified DOT Hydrotesting facility (DOT ID #G777). We have over 10 years of experiance in hydrostatic testing paintball tanks and cylinders for other industries. We are knowledgeable and skilled in the removal of paintball regulators and offer hydro and new regulator packages to allow you to get the most out of your hydrotest.

What’s the best psi for a paintball tank?

We specialize in hydrotesting HPair (hpa) or CO2 paintball tanks from 1800, 3000 to 5000 psi. If you have a aluminum, steel (3ht) or fiberwrapped cylinder that is “out of Hydro,” send that baby on in,we are the best in the US for a hydrotest. Need your bottle hydro tested? Simply follow these 5 easy steps and you are on your way.

How often do you need to hydrotest paintball?

We are knowledgeable and skilled in the removal of paintball regulators and offer hydro and new regulator packages to allow you to get the most out of your hydrotest. We try to hydrotest every weekday and our usual hydrotest turn around is 2-3 WEEKS depending on if we are attending events during that period.

How much does it cost to return a ninja paintball tank?

If you need your tank back before a certain date always call before you send it in and we will be happy to give you the most current turn around time. Return shipping is always FED EX ground signature required and for 1 bottle this can be $18-28 for the shipping.