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Re: What tanks are 5-year tanks?

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Posted by Lance Sherst on May 25, 2002 at 00:17:21:

In Reply to: What tanks are 5-year tanks? posted by Fritz1970 on May 24, 2002 at 15:41:57:

: I've heard a good bit about new tanks on the market that don't have to be tested for five years. What brands of N2 bottles use these tanks? How can you tell if you're getting one of these tanks?

: Fritz

The tanks you are referring to are Carbon Fiber Tanks made by Luxfer Cylinders with a designation of DOT-E 10915-3000,the last 4 digits refer to the tank pressure(3000,4500psi etc.)Luxfer makes most of the Carbon Fiber tanks used in paintball as well as SCBA Tanks for Fire Departments etc.There was an article in APG a bunch of months ago about Luxfer getting the 5 year hydrotest date instead of 3 years.Any tank made by them will have their name on the tank below the sellers name(Pure Energy,etc.)and will have the Dot number designation as well.Hope this helps

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: : I've heard a good bit about new tanks on the market that don't have to be tested for five years. What brands of N2 bottles use these tanks? How can you tell if you're getting one of these tanks? : : Fritz : The tanks you are referring to are Carbon Fiber Tanks made by Luxfer Cylinders with a designation of DOT-E 10915-3000,the last 4 digits refer to the tank pressure(3000,4500psi etc.)Luxfer makes most of the Carbon Fiber tanks used in paintball as well as SCBA Tanks for Fire Departments etc.There was an article in APG a bunch of months ago about Luxfer getting the 5 year hydrotest date instead of 3 years.Any tank made by them will have their name on the tank below the sellers name(Pure Energy,etc.)and will have the Dot number designation as well.Hope this helps

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