I'm just getting into pcp guns and wondering which way to go so I can start off right. I have a fill station nearby and don't plan on doing a great deal of shooting, mostly just targets in the backyard. So many options. Is the JB Great White a good way to start? Would a smaller tank and compressor(not hand pump) be better? At 68yrs old a new CF tank will probably outlive me.
Figure out how many shots you need/want between tank fills. Also consider how much heavier the SCUBA tank is versus the CF SCBA. If a fill shop is nearby I wouldn't even bother with a shoebox...
Dennisthings all depend on what you have available locally for filling your tank.A carbon fiber 4500 PSI tank s the way to go if there is anyone close by to fill it.EBay can be a good source for used CF tanks but look at the dates closely as CF tanks will only be able to be filled for 15 years from date on manufacture. Also look at the date of the last hydro as the are good for 5 years. Here is one that sounds pretty good http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carleton-4500-psi-CARBON-FIBER-AIR-CYLINDER-SCBA-Paintball-TANK-/291827315005?hash=item43f243713d:g:8ukAAOSw0RpXlT1HIt was manufactured on 08 / 06 tank will be good (tank will be able to be filled) till 08 / 21It says new and never had a hydro which means it will need one before it can be filledI've purchased several from E Bay and have made out good every time but I am sure that is not always the case!Norm
Quote from: Norm_m on July 31, 2016, 12:11:27 PMCarbon fiber tanks will now have a 30 year life. After 15 years it will cost you $49 to get another 15 year extension. You will still have to get a hydro every 5 yearsRico, can you provide a link where this has become official ?This is great news.
Carbon fiber tanks will now have a 30 year life. After 15 years it will cost you $49 to get another 15 year extension. You will still have to get a hydro every 5 years
Quote from: Rico14 on August 01, 2016, 10:09:01 PMQuote from: Norm_m on July 31, 2016, 12:11:27 PMCarbon fiber tanks will now have a 30 year life. After 15 years it will cost you $49 to get another 15 year extension. You will still have to get a hydro every 5 yearsRico, can you provide a link where this has become official ?This is great news.http://www.firehouse.com/forums/t128696/
Quote from: tri-5-ron on August 01, 2016, 10:43:20 PMQuote from: Rico14 on August 01, 2016, 10:09:01 PMQuote from: Norm_m on July 31, 2016, 12:11:27 PMCarbon fiber tanks will now have a 30 year life. After 15 years it will cost you $49 to get another 15 year extension. You will still have to get a hydro every 5 yearsRico, can you provide a link where this has become official ?This is great news.http://www.firehouse.com/forums/t128696/Hi I'm confused, do we have to send our tanks in to have them recertified? Or is Pay the $49 and get asticker?Thanks!Michael :- )
I just got off the phone with Mark Anderson from Digital Wave Corporation. The 30 year extension is only good for US Navy SCBAs. They expect to get approval for civilian (fire department) tanks later this fall. Even then he is not sure how the process will work. They do not have the capacity to do the number of tanks expected so are looking into how to make the process available. As of now, he has no idea about this $49 re-certification that is mentioned above.