please share what you do with your bottles/ tanks that have the expiration date on them... do you get them checked out/ re-certified, if so where and how much?
expiration dates on bottles
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I bought mine 8 years ago already expired and use it constantly. I have 5 friends that shoot PCP and not a single one of us has a tank that isn't expired. Most would say this is a bad idea but you asked so I answered honestly. If we didn't have the ability to fill our own tanks then of course we would get tanks recertified. Luck!
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Mines 7 years old, had it inspected at a place that does fire equipment/extinguishers in Lima Ohio. it cost $30 and expect it to take a couple days.
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SCBA carbon fiber tanks have a manufacture date extending to 15 years of use and needing to be hydro tested every 5 years. Expired tanks beyond 15 years are commonly used by owners having their own means of refilling.... at their own risk of tank failure.
As previously mentioned, fire equipment/extinguisher retail sales/repair are one of the most trusted places for 5 year hydro re-certification testing.
I've also noticed threads mentioning the possibility of extented life of tanks being approved by DOT,, but to my knowledge that hasn't legally been enacted as yet, or if it ever will.
As previously mentioned, fire equipment/extinguisher retail sales/repair are one of the most trusted places for 5 year hydro re-certification testing.
I've also noticed threads mentioning the possibility of extented life of tanks being approved by DOT,, but to my knowledge that hasn't legally been enacted as yet, or if it ever will.
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no, it means nothing if you fill your own tanks .. if it looks like the mesh is splitting and its got a big bulge in it then its only good for a few more fills lol ..
dizzums...once I see mesh splitting and/or a big bulge on my tank I will immediately discard it and buy another expired tank in good shape. lol
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US DOT Issues Special Permit for SCBA Composite Cylinder Life Extension Past 15 Years
US DOT Issues Special Permit for SCBA Composite Cylinder Life Extension Past 15 Years - Digital Wave Corp.
Centennial, CO, USA – DIGITAL WAVE CORPORATION ANNOUNCES THAT THE US DOT ISSUES SCBA COMPOSITE CYLINDER LIFE EXTENSION PAST 15 YEARS
Every year tens of thousands of composite SCBA cylinders get destroyed due to reaching their arbitrary 15 year life. This forces cash strapped fire departments to purchase new SCBA cylinders. Digital Wave Corporation performed testing via a study initiated by the US Navy to determine the validity of the 15 year SCBA life. The results of this testing program showed that SCBA cylinder life can be extended and may even be infinite with tests every 5 years. After a lengthy review of this test study the US DOT issued Digital Wave Corporation Special Permit 15720. SP 15720 allows SCBA life extension past 15 years on US Navy SCBA cylinders.
Below is a link to this SP on the DOT web site:
http://phmsa.dot.gov/staticfiles/PHMSA/SPA_App/OfferDocuments/SP15720_2012091418.pdf
$200 Savings: Life Extended SCBA Tanks For Airgunners From Pyramyd Air and Digital Wave
Pyramyd Air and Digital Wave Corporation have released their new line of Life Extended SCBA tanks for use with precharged pneumatic airguns. This new
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What options are there to fill an expired tank. Are there compressors available that can fill a SCBA tank to 310 Bars?
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Has anyone purchased one of the life extended tanks? I've never been able to find any in stock.
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I have checked extensively into the extra 15 year life extension and it is not economically viable to do with a tank or even two that us air gunners might have. Do not buy a beyond 15 year tank unless you can fill it yourself.
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I bought four 140c tanks on auction sale from a fire department I think it was maybe five years ago, the dates stamped are between '04-07.
I replaced two valves to DIN (turns out that "for fun" was just a waste of money) and two still the originals.
I tried ones to fill to 300b, waste of time with cool downs both the YH and the bottles, I am OK with 280-290 bars and much less effort. I keep two bottles fully charged all the time in reserve.
I replaced two valves to DIN (turns out that "for fun" was just a waste of money) and two still the originals.
I tried ones to fill to 300b, waste of time with cool downs both the YH and the bottles, I am OK with 280-290 bars and much less effort. I keep two bottles fully charged all the time in reserve.
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Do not purchase one of these tanks. I talked with a local dive shop and another company other than digital wave that does this life extension test. After the life extended test is done a regular 5 year hydro test isn’t sufficient anymore. It has to be sent to the same company for the same 200 dollar test every five years. Plus you will have shipping both ways. This is what my local dive shop told me and it was confirmed by the life extending company. That whole process is a waste of time for people like us airgunners that might have a cpl tanks. I think this is why you never see them at PA anymore. They just aren’t cost effective. You might as well buy a new one unless you plan to fill it yourself.
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Unless the tank has been hit, hard or has water in it, the standard inspections should, IMHO, be sufficient. With a bomb like these high pressure tanks are, I'll pay the $30 or whatever every 5 years for an inspection. Far cheaper than a trip to the ER.
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I have one of the PHX FD turn tanks that expires 11/23.
I guess I had best be looking for a new tank if I paan to get back to shooting!
Will try my best to buy from someone here on AGN.
I guess I had best be looking for a new tank if I paan to get back to shooting!
Will try my best to buy from someone here on AGN.
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