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    Posted: 27 May 2005 at 11:09pm
My CO2 tank has a dent on the top of the tank and its about centmeter in length. Is that going to affect my gun performance, leaking, or any other problems?
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take it to your local paint ball shop ask them
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...ya i would have someone look on it a meesed up c02 tank is definatly not a good think... chances are it is fine but why risk it
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it says on my tanks if it is punctured do not use it, so i would take it to a pro and ask them
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and it they tell ya to get it hydro tested, its as cheap to buy another tank
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IF IT HAS A DENT IN IT THEY MIGHT NOT BEABLE TO FILL IT, BECAUSE IT WILL LEAK AIR AND OTHER STUFF!! I WOULD SHOOT ALL THE AIR OUT AND THEN TAKE IT IN AND LET THEM DISCARD IT!!
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Turn the capslock off champ.

I wouldnt screw around with a damaged tank. Just trash it and get a new one, theyre cheap enough.
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Originally posted by cmlhockey6 cmlhockey6 wrote:

My CO2 tank has a dent on the top of the tank and its about centimeter in length. Is that going to affect my gun performance, leaking, or any other problems?

A significant part of a cylinder's strength comes from its smooth round shape. Dents and deep scratches weaken the tank such that it may no longer take a full charge without rupturing. It is not likely that you'll punch a hole in the tank that will leak, but it is possible to damage the tank so that it explodes when next filled. The safety rupture disk is intended to blow when a mechanically sound tank is over-pressurized (sitting in the car in the sun). A damaged tank may not be able to survive to reach the safety disk rupture pressure. Take it to a paintball pro shop, a scuba shop or a welding supply shop and ask them their opinion of its safety.

You can buy a new CO2 cylinder for less than a hydro test will cost.

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if you do decide to throw out your tank. Remove the valve first. Salvage the anti-syphon if you have it. It always helps to have spare parts sitting around.
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