Hot Fill??
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Topic: Hot Fill??
Posted By: Watari
Subject: Hot Fill??
Date Posted: 20 April 2005 at 3:13pm
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Whats a hot fill?
I ask cause when I got my tank filled for the first time it was pretty warm, is that normal? I'm a total noob to comp air. ------------- 
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Posted By: Savior_six
Date Posted: 20 April 2005 at 3:42pm
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Happens all the time to me, similar to Co2 bottles that get cold when you fill them. ------------- Team Salem, Kuwait 08 |
Posted By: FyreFly
Date Posted: 20 April 2005 at 4:09pm
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Yup, its completely normal for HPA tanks to get warm when filled. If you
have a fiberglass wrapped tank, you can feel the tank swell when its filled too!!  ------------- 
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Posted By: pbdude985
Date Posted: 20 April 2005 at 6:58pm
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ya its not bad for the tank to be hot it feels kewl when you are playing out side in the cold. ------------- 
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Posted By: Liquid3
Date Posted: 20 April 2005 at 7:38pm
| All Fiber wrapped tanks have warnings to not hot fill the tank. If you fill your tank too quickly it produces enough heat to damage the tank fiberwrap over time, that is a hot fill. You should always be able to hold the tank neck without it feeling very warm. If you do get a hot fill you will notice that if left alone the tank pressure will drop as it cools anywhere from 1/3 to 1/2 of what it was. http://www.cylindersafety.com - www.cylindersafety.com has the details. |
Posted By: Watari
Date Posted: 20 April 2005 at 7:50pm
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Well I have a steel so I don't think that should be a problem for me.
Thanks for the info guys. -------------
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Posted By: FyreFly
Date Posted: 20 April 2005 at 8:23pm
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Taken from cylindersafety.com:
Rapidly filling a paintball cylinder results in heating of the gas (air/ nitrogen) and the cylinder. If filled too fast, this heat can become excessive resulting in damage to the cylinder. Such damage can lead to failure of the cylinder, potential property damage and personal injury or death. Care must be taken to fill the cylinder at a rate so the cylinder temperature does not become too hot to hold in your bare hand (140°F or above). Prior to each filling, the cylinder should be examined for signs of damage, including heat/flame exposure. Also check to insure the cylinder is within its hydrostatic test service life (3 years for fiberglass cylinders, 5 years for DOT carbon cylinders, and 3 years for TC carbon cylinders). If the cylinder is beyond its test service life or any damage is observed, do not fill the cylinder. Take the suspect cylinder to a DOT or TC authorized hydrostatic tester for inspection and pressure testing. Locate the retester facility nearest you. Never fill a cylinder beyond its rated service pressure. Any questions concerning the safe filling or use of these composite cylinders should be directed to Carleton Technologies Inc, Pressure Technology Division. Phone 410-760-9856. Definitions: DOT: US Department of Transportation, regulatory agency for US users. TC: Transport Canada, regulatory agency for Canadian users. -------------
System X NME LE WGP Orracle Cocker Tippmann A-5 E-Grip & LPK Tippmann 98C Flatline & LPK |
Posted By: Watari
Date Posted: 20 April 2005 at 8:31pm
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Well it wasn't even close to that hot, it was just getting a little warm, I had my hand around the tank the whole time it was being filled. -------------
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Posted By: Bugg
Date Posted: 21 April 2005 at 8:00am
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Yes, heating up is normal becasue of all the friciton caused by allt he air inside.
Best thing to do is fill, thenlet it cool down then fill again because some pressure will be lost after the initial cooling ------------- 
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Posted By: Liquid3
Date Posted: 21 April 2005 at 8:06am
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You're good. I just wanted to make you aware of that if you had a fiber tank. |
Posted By: The Guy
Date Posted: 21 April 2005 at 2:10pm
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hehe, you should feel bulk cylinder when they are filled. We melted the carpet with one last summer. And by the way...... Yes, bulk cylinder WILL TAKE OFF LIKE ROCKETS IF THEY ARE SUDDENLY VENTED. ------------- http://www.anomationanodizing.com - My Site 
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Posted By: You Wont See Me
Date Posted: 21 April 2005 at 3:29pm
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The Guy wrote:Posted By: Mr. Heckler
Date Posted: 21 April 2005 at 7:34pm
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Hey The Guy, what the hell is with the trout slap thing lol? that was awesome. |
Posted By: Layman
Date Posted: 21 April 2005 at 9:11pm
Hee hee... yeah they will. Learned that the hard way at the field I worked at. ------------- Name your poison... |