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Title: Aluminum Bottle at 3 yr. Point.....Test or just replace?
Post by: G-man on May 24, 2025, 09:10:29 PM

Hi Gang,
I have a small aluminum bottle rated at 4500psi but never filled above 3000psi. (marauder pistol). I have a dive shop near me that tests for $45, though I'm not sure how high a psi they will test, and if price is tank size dependent.  Should I just replace it since a new bottle is roughly the same cost or can I inspect it for corrosion myself and feel safe if it looks good since I onlytfill it to 67% of its rated max. pressure?

Title: Re: Aluminum Bottle at 3 yr. Point.....Test or just replace?
Post by: Motorhead on May 24, 2025, 10:00:58 PM

Inspect, no interior discoloration, no scale but clean & shiny ... use it IMO.

Title: Re: Aluminum Bottle at 3 yr. Point.....Test or just replace?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 25, 2025, 09:41:57 AM

 X2 Inspection at home is fine with the small bottles and air tubes.