This question arose as I was showing off my new FX Royale. Is there any requirement to test cylinders or bottles as you would SCBA or BBQ propane cylinders.Do they have a use by date?
Do PCP bottles/cylinders need periodic testing
- Thread starter Paulcat
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Are you in the U.S. ?. Is so and if the "bottle" is over 2" outer dia., yes it (by law) requires testing. I don't know what FX is using but it better have the "DOT" makings or you'll not be able to get it tested ( thinking some evanix rig's do NOT have such making so can NOT be tested).
Now maybe the TSA stop's you on the Highway, see's said HPA bottle, notices it is out of date, and ?????????????????????????
But, real world, safety is up to you. Hopefully people will do the right thing and observe proper testing.
Under 2" outer dia. and it's up to you to decide what is safe.
John
Now maybe the TSA stop's you on the Highway, see's said HPA bottle, notices it is out of date, and ?????????????????????????
But, real world, safety is up to you. Hopefully people will do the right thing and observe proper testing.
Under 2" outer dia. and it's up to you to decide what is safe.
John
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I'm in Australia John.The question sparked my curiosity.the FX bottle does have some numbers on it which I will check later.Might investigate our laws when time permits.
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I know that manufacturers of "olympic" air rifles will usually say something about a 10 years life span for air cyliner...
Something to do with the following ISSF equipment rule:
6.7.7.1.g (Equipment Control Procedures) It is the athlete’s responsibility that any air or CO2 cylinder is within manufacturer’s validity date (maximum of ten (10) years); this may be checked by Equipment Control and advisory recommendations may be given;-
if I remember correctly, this was initiated following an incident with a deffective Anchutz cylinder...
I think it would be good practice to have your cylinders inspected for corrosion.
Something to do with the following ISSF equipment rule:
6.7.7.1.g (Equipment Control Procedures) It is the athlete’s responsibility that any air or CO2 cylinder is within manufacturer’s validity date (maximum of ten (10) years); this may be checked by Equipment Control and advisory recommendations may be given;-
if I remember correctly, this was initiated following an incident with a deffective Anchutz cylinder...
I think it would be good practice to have your cylinders inspected for corrosion.
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Thanks for the info.
Quick survey for anyone who wants to participate. How old is your PCP or bottle or cylinder?
Quick survey for anyone who wants to participate. How old is your PCP or bottle or cylinder?
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