need to hydro one of my tanks, who is easiest to deal with? The nearest to me is an hour away and cost $50, I know it can be sent out somewhere for cheaper. Thanks
need to hydro one of my tanks, who is easiest to deal with? The nearest to me is an hour away and cost $50, I know it can be sent out somewhere for cheaper. Thanks
Look for a local fire extinguisher service place or ask your local fire department where they get their stuff done. $50 is crazy, I was paying $12 and could get the tank back the next day.
Tank Worx in TN.Ive had them done for 20$ to 25$ earlier last year.
Check with the local fire departments and local dive shops. You might even talk to the manufacturer of your tank and see if they can do it. I do know there is a paintball specific hydrotester but the name eludes me, ATM.
I believe this may be what you're referring to http://www.crossfireinc.com. My local place sends their thanks there. I've actually seriously contemplated a custom tank to go with my mag if I get it finished.
Some other options available through Ninja...
http://www.ninjapaintball.com/hydrotest2014.html
Got mine done last month at a place that does Fire station equipment. Had it back the same day cost $25. My local shop wanted $35 I think and it takes 2 weeks.
If your already concerned about the $50 cost I would not suggest Ninja. You'll spend more than half that on shipping...
Crossfire charges 25 flat. Ninja charges 24 for just test, extra to remove reg and extra to install reg.
Crossfire is good, but I used my local dive shop last time and they sent them to a manufacturers service.
EDIT: Ninja is right about the reg rebuild, many people don't consider that.
I use my local shop to deal with hydro. They gather up tanks and send bulk shipments to Ninja for hydro. Fast and more importantly really easy for me.
Ninjapaintball: Is there a lost of exempt from hydro air tanks, small 2" or under. Need to show the shops something to prove it if my small air tank is truely exempt. I havent checked the numbers on it yet.
Last edited by cougar20th; 12-11-2014 at 10:41 AM.
I using the Local Chubb Edwards Fire/Alarm, Some Fire/Alarm shops have testing equipment for extinguisher testing and can certify. I was getting my tanks for $5-$7 per tank with a Max of 5 day turn around (all depending oh how many extinguishers had to be done.
There is alot of piece of mind in letting a paintball specialty shop like Ninja Paintball take care of your hydros and valve rebuilds. I doubt the $7 special comes without any type of special care...properly cleaning the reg and tank threads and certainly no replacement of worn out orings. I have a Ninja 68/4500 that is up in 12/15 it is going to Ninja for sure to be tested and get a new valve.