Hydrotesting, What it is, how to, cost, and epic tank failure

[Joe Brancato]

1st, an apology.   I know, I've not been on any forums lately (and GTA is where I hang out the most). So if you don't see me here, you won't see me anywhere.  I've just been so busy lately, that I really am buried. I actually (seriously) need to hire someone just to read the forums and post stuff for me. LOL, if you'd have told me that such a job existed 20 years ago, I'd have volunteered to do it myself for FREE!!!

So, for my first post, I want something that contributes to the forum. Thought I'd show our latest video on hydrotesting. 
I'll be uploading a video shortly on mounting a scope as well.

Our latest Airgun Scientist video topic is: "Hydrotesting, What it is, how to, cost of, and epic tank failure".



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[keithd]

Thanks Joe

And thanks for the great service getting my Nitrogen system sent out to me today. I look forward to it arriving.

Keith

[TheLakeRat]

where could one get a homemade PCP reservoir tested?

[FuzzyGrub]

While I do not have a tank that is near need for the hydro test, your post prompted me to follow-up to find a local shop that does the test.   Found one only 15 miles away and charges only $18.  He indicated that for small tanks like I have (Guppy and 90ci) the water displacement measurement is more critical, which makes sense.   He also wanted to make sure I removed the valve, which won't be an issue for me.  ie sounds like he had received some paintball tanks with locktited in regulators.  Thanks for the reminder.

PS: Also thanks to Tom's Hydrotest Locator sticky above