I haven't seen a thread that contains the necessary information on selecting and maintaining SCBA tanks for airguning. I think it's about time for one. I aim to add to this thread over time. I'd like for us to have a valuable resource that we can reference and refer new air gunners who are considering purchasing SCUBA tanks, specifically used SCBA tanks. If you have pertinent information regrading used SCBA tanks for air gunning please contribute.
Caveat ** Readers, please keep in mind that many of us have differing opinions when it comes to our air gun hobbies. Some people take more precautions than others when it comes to safety. Be mindful in separating opinion from fact in the responses to threads like this one. Take what you can from this thread to make the most informed decision that you can for yourself. **
When purchasing a PCP airgun and/or SCBA tank. Owners should also purchase shatter resistant glasses or goggles to help protect their eyes from a failed fill whip fitting, ruptured fill hose, or other hazards involving uncontrolled high pressure air (HPA).
Let us start the thread with this very informative link composed by the folks at Air Tanks Plus
What is a Hydrotest? Learn about hydrotesting from this Florida-based SCUBA dive shop owner.
What Happens When Your SCBA Tank Fails a Hydrotest? This SCBA tank owner explains what was done to his SCBA and his experience after his tank failed a hydrotest.
"Failed hydro test"
How are Carbon Fiber SCBA Tanks Made?
The following video was uploaded by the SCBA tank manufacturer Luxfer. I included the video in this thread to show that new CF SCBA tanks (Carbon Fiber SCBA tanks) undergo hydrostatic testing (hydro testing) by the manufacturer before being shipped to distributors. You must use the link below to watch this one on YouTube.
"Manufacturing of carbon composite cylinders"
For members considering buying used SCBA tanks, below is an AGN thread containing questions that you may be asking or thinking about. Please read through the questions and answers contained within to get somewhat of a better understanding of what you're potentially getting yourself into. Mainly, if the tank is beyond 15 years of the date of manufacture (when it was made) then you should expect to fill an old tank yourself using a suitable high pressure air compressor. It is highly unlikely that dive shops, fire stations, and paintball shops will fill these old tanks.
Additional Info on SCBA Tanks and Fill Fittings:
Caveat ** Readers, please keep in mind that many of us have differing opinions when it comes to our air gun hobbies. Some people take more precautions than others when it comes to safety. Be mindful in separating opinion from fact in the responses to threads like this one. Take what you can from this thread to make the most informed decision that you can for yourself. **
When purchasing a PCP airgun and/or SCBA tank. Owners should also purchase shatter resistant glasses or goggles to help protect their eyes from a failed fill whip fitting, ruptured fill hose, or other hazards involving uncontrolled high pressure air (HPA).
Let us start the thread with this very informative link composed by the folks at Air Tanks Plus
What is a Hydrotest? Learn about hydrotesting from this Florida-based SCUBA dive shop owner.
What Happens When Your SCBA Tank Fails a Hydrotest? This SCBA tank owner explains what was done to his SCBA and his experience after his tank failed a hydrotest.
"Failed hydro test"
How are Carbon Fiber SCBA Tanks Made?
The following video was uploaded by the SCBA tank manufacturer Luxfer. I included the video in this thread to show that new CF SCBA tanks (Carbon Fiber SCBA tanks) undergo hydrostatic testing (hydro testing) by the manufacturer before being shipped to distributors. You must use the link below to watch this one on YouTube.
"Manufacturing of carbon composite cylinders"
For members considering buying used SCBA tanks, below is an AGN thread containing questions that you may be asking or thinking about. Please read through the questions and answers contained within to get somewhat of a better understanding of what you're potentially getting yourself into. Mainly, if the tank is beyond 15 years of the date of manufacture (when it was made) then you should expect to fill an old tank yourself using a suitable high pressure air compressor. It is highly unlikely that dive shops, fire stations, and paintball shops will fill these old tanks.
SCBA Tank Questions
Im considering a used SCBA (not SCUBA) tank to fill my 250bar 3625PSI PCP Tank For an FX impact PCP rifle. The gun uses a foster style connector. Any recomendations are gotchas to look out for when buying a used scba tank I found this used just curious if this is using a fosters connector...
www.airgunnation.com
Additional Info on SCBA Tanks and Fill Fittings:
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