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05-06-2009, 10:40 AM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: lockport
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Filling a 3000psi tank
I have a 3000 psi tank and was wonder if I could fill it at my local field they only have a 4500psi fill tank. Would it just fill to 3000 or is it unsafe?
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05-06-2009, 10:57 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bedient88
I have a 3000 psi tank and was wonder if I could fill it at my local field they only have a 4500psi fill tank. Would it just fill to 3000 or is it unsafe?
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it's unsafe. If they don't have an option to fill it to 3000 then I suggest buying a 4500. It's always better to be safe. Don't be afraid to ask your local field if there's a way. |
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05-07-2009, 06:30 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Illinois
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If you really pay attention to the gauge and dont let it go above 3000 then you should be fine, if it does go a little above 3000 dont worry, when they hydro tanks they fill them 5 times higher than what they are set for. If it does go over, I would advise that you go and dry fire your gun on the field, or shoot a pod or two
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05-07-2009, 09:54 AM
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AirSystems HazMonkey
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hydrotest pressure is 1.6 times, not 5 but other than that, you can fill a 3000psi tank from a 4500psi source, watch the gauge on the FILL STATION, not the bottle.
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05-07-2009, 10:49 AM
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boB one of many!
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sartek
hydrotest pressure is 1.6 times, not 5 but other than that, you can fill a 3000psi tank from a 4500psi source, watch the gauge on the FILL STATION, not the bottle.
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Exactly. The only stations that you would have to watch out for are the auto fill ones that just dump in 4500 psi.
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05-07-2009, 12:54 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: lockport
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Alright guys thanks for the advice. I think im going to keep my tank till the end of the season and look for a 45 during the winter.
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70/45 Crossfire peanut tank, Carbon Fiber E-Vents
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