CO2 Tank
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Topic: CO2 Tank
Posted By: cmlhockey6
Subject: CO2 Tank
Date 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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Posted By: tigman250
Date Posted: 28 May 2005 at 12:14am
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take it to your local paint ball shop ask them ------------- http://img76.imageshack.us/my.php?image=stickemup6of.jpg"> 
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Posted By: Strife_17
Date Posted: 28 May 2005 at 12:29am
| ...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 |
Posted By: Sopha530
Date Posted: 17 June 2005 at 10:27am
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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 ------------- ***SoPhIe ChRiStInE*** |
Posted By: twistedkev1990
Date Posted: 25 June 2005 at 1:20pm
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and it they tell ya to get it hydro tested, its as cheap to buy another tank -------------  http://img145.imageshack.us/my.php?image=98c23es.jpg">
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Posted By: sscocker
Date Posted: 07 July 2005 at 3:54am
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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!! ------------- 2005 Super Stock Autococker Dye Invision Freak Barrel Kit Egg 2 68/3000 HP |
Posted By: Enos Shenk
Date Posted: 07 July 2005 at 4:10am
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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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Posted By: redneckdeerhunt
Date Posted: 07 July 2005 at 9:06am
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yeah just get a new one ------------- i love to hunt and lite things on fire 98 custom smartparts progressive double trigger lapco bishot pen spring mod 20 oz rocket cock dye invision mask |
Posted By: Bruce A. Frank
Date Posted: 08 July 2005 at 12:52am
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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. |
cmlhockey6 wrote:Posted By: The Guy
Date Posted: 08 July 2005 at 4:53am
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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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