I've got a small compressor to fill my guns. Looking for something to take to range. Realize I would have to have this filled at a dive shop. Would this be a decent tank for my needs? Thanks!
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If you are looking to have any cylinder filled at any commercial place you will need to have a DOT certified tank that has a current and valid hydro test on it. You will need something like this.
You can also look up used SCBA tanks on ebay and look for ones that are still within the 15 year service life with current hydro or have it tested if still within that "15 year life". Then there is also 30 year life scba tanks such as
You can also look up used SCBA tanks on ebay and look for ones that are still within the 15 year service life with current hydro or have it tested if still within that "15 year life". Then there is also 30 year life scba tanks such as
“30 Year SEL” Scott 4500PSI 45MIN Firefighter SCBA Bottle Tank Cylinder Mfr 2014 | eBay
Firefighter Air Tank with CGA 347 Valve. SEL = “Scott Extended Life” 30yr Cylinders. Bottle Manufacture Date 2014. Manufactured 2014 so these still have over 19 year’s service life.
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So basically the new one on ebay has not had a hydro test?If you are looking to have any cylinder filled at any commercial place you will need to have a DOT certified tank that has a current and valid hydro test on it. You will need something like this.
You can also look up used SCBA tanks on ebay and look for ones that are still within the 15 year service life with current hydro or have it tested if still within that "15 year life". Then there is also 30 year life scba tanks such as
“30 Year SEL” Scott 4500PSI 45MIN Firefighter SCBA Bottle Tank Cylinder Mfr 2014 | eBay
Firefighter Air Tank with CGA 347 Valve. SEL = “Scott Extended Life” 30yr Cylinders. Bottle Manufacture Date 2014. Manufactured 2014 so these still have over 19 year’s service life.www.ebay.com
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The one i linked from ebay (the 30 year life) according top the description last hydro test was done in 2023, meaning it will be up to date until 2028 at which point it will need another test to be current. If you purchase a new tank it has been tested from the manufacturer. Basically you need to be within 5 years of the manufactured date or last hydro test whichever is more current.
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I was lucky and patient browsing for a while and was able to find this last month
It is a 30 year tank made in 2019 and had the last hydro this year. So with that tank I'm good for another 4 years on its current hydro, best part it was only $362.95 shipped to my door. Deals can be found if you're patient.
Scott SCBA 30 Year 4500 PSI Firefighter 45 Minute Carbon Fiber Bottle | eBay
<p>Used but in great condition, 2019 manufacturers date 45 minute cylinder that has a 30 year shelf life. Manufactured date and latest Hydro date with corresponding serial number listed below, any questions, please feel free to contact us. </p>
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Ive been watching market place on fb for scuba tanks. Most are out of date, found a couple that are good for 2 more years. I might pick on of them up.I was lucky and patient browsing for a while and was able to find this last month
It is a 30 year tank made in 2019 and had the last hydro this year. So with that tank I'm good for another 4 years on its current hydro, best part it was only $362.95 shipped to my door. Deals can be found if you're patient.Scott SCBA 30 Year 4500 PSI Firefighter 45 Minute Carbon Fiber Bottle | eBay
<p>Used but in great condition, 2019 manufacturers date 45 minute cylinder that has a 30 year shelf life. Manufactured date and latest Hydro date with corresponding serial number listed below, any questions, please feel free to contact us. </p>www.ebay.com
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That's an SCBA, not really a SCUBA. That tank is pretty darn small to give you much more than a couple fills on your gun. Good for a backpack maybe but not a day at the range. A 30, 45, or 60 minute SCBA tank (44, 66, 88 cu. ft.) is what most use.
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