Safety Tips
*Protect your tanks from the heat!
If your tanks is allowed to get too warm, the pressure inside the tank will increase and eventually the burst disc on the side of the valve will rupture. This can be an alarming situation as Co2 will be expelled from your tank in a matter of seconds. DO NOT touch or grab a tank that has just blown it's burst disc. DO NOT breathe in the expelled Co2.
*Only allow trained personnel to work on your tanks.
These tanks hold 800 psi to 5000 psi. Parts that are under or overtightened can case serious injury or even death.
*Do not put stickers on your tanks.
Properly trained fill technicians must be able to inspect your tank before they are allowed to fill them. The Department of Transportation can impose serious fines for improper fill procedures.
*Only have trained personnel fill your tanks.
Trained personnel know how2 to inspect a tank and make sure it's safe. They also now how to read the codes imprinted or stamped on the tanks. Professional paintball stores and paintball fields have the proper CGA Pamphlets on hand as well as DOT exemption information.
*Protect your tank.
There are various products on the market to prolong the life of paintball tanks. Thread protectors ($2.99 ea) will protect the threads and valves. Most valves are made of brass which is a soft metal and is easily damaged. All compressed air tanks should have a cover. We recommend one that is heavy duty and has a zipper (about $30.00) as it will be removed each time the tanks is filled. If you put any type of grip tape or medical tape on the butt of your tank, it will be removed before filling.