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Getting a tank Hydroed????

2/12/2008 7:05:22 PM

Ghost83

9 posts

Getting a tank Hydroed????

Ok, So here is the deal, i'm in desperat need of finding a place locally to get my tank hyrdo tested.

Does anyone know if there are any places around that do the testing that are reliable???

Thanks much.

-Nate

"Catch me if you Can!!"

2/13/2008 10:30:54 AM

Looper

30 posts

Re: Getting a tank Hydroed????

The GOOD
Let me just start by saying I have gotten GREAT SERVICE from a company in Portland called "Maine Divers Scuba Center". Their number is 207-775-3467, it cost $20 to have a tank hydro'd and they are very paintball friendly. Turn around time depends on when they are doing a batch to hydro but it shouldn't be any longer than a week wait at most but call to verify. They also require the regulator to be removed for them to test the tank. I am now getting my SCUBA tanks filled there to fill my Paintball HPA tanks. (with a 10 fill card it's $3.50 to fill a SCUBA tank.)

The BAD
Do not, I repeat DO NOT do business with Johnson's Dive Shop, or if you do you do so at your own risk. I have warned you.

The UGLY
Johnson's Dive Shop had a 68/4500 HPA tank of mine that needed Hydro for over 6 Months and after much pleading and begging they finally gave it back to me. When I got the tank back it was not tested and the Regulator treads where snapped off in the bottle. They offered no restitution or explanation, just gave me my tank back. I was never angry towards them and was extremely patient and this is how they treat customers.

Regulator Removal
If you need help removing your tanks regulator I have a tool I can sell you that will make quick work of it. Just let me know.

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2/13/2008 10:50:57 AM

nkr

53 posts

Re: Getting a tank Hydroed????

Thanks for the info as always - Looper.

You can find more helpful tips from Looper on NNESW (Northern New England Scenario Woodsball) podcasts starting this month.

www.nnesw.org and you'll find the postcasts on iTunes.

2/23/2008 1:46:16 PM

Ghost83

9 posts

Re: Getting a tank Hydroed????

Thanks for the info guys, Hoping to get over there get my tank tested here shortly... what are you looking at for a price on that tool Looper??

Interested in buying it, and on that note, anyone want to get rid of a Tiberus, i'm in the market for on in the next month.... ???

Again Thanks

"Catch me if you Can!!"

2/23/2008 8:56:11 PM

GOLDENTHRONE

10 posts

Re: Getting a tank Hydroed????

Hey nate, this is erik. I didn't have your email so i couldn't contact you. I contacted Tiberius Arms, and they're sending me some new o-rings. Apparently all you have to do is oil the clips after every day of use or so and the o-rings will last for a while, they said that most people change them every year. Give me a mail, my email is vergotterung@gmail.com.

3/7/2008 3:38:14 PM

Looper

30 posts

Re: Getting a tank Hydroed????

Ghost83 wrote
Thanks for the info guys, Hoping to get over there get my tank tested here shortly... what are you looking at for a price on that tool Looper??

$5 should cover my time and materials, I'll bring one with me to Fox4 this Saturday.

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