Fixing HPA tanks

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  • COMMANDERBOND
    Bunker Buster
    • Jul 2020
    • 160
    • NS Canada

    #1

    Fixing HPA tanks

    Fixing HPA tanks: I was told there is no requirement to test hpa alluminum tanks. I have 3 that leak (probably burst disk or fill nipples)
    I would like to fix and sell these tanks assuming they have value.
  • Toestr
    Certified Post Whore
    • Jul 2020
    • 2877
    • Poland, Onterrible

    #2
    Working aluminum HPA tanks that are used have probably $50 CAD value max. If it only has 5 or fewer years till end of life, more like $20-25 CAD.


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    • Rusty Brass
      Mostly harmless
      • Jul 2020
      • 415
      • Portland, Oregon

      #3
      If they're 2" diameter then the tanks should be fine. Rebuild the regs and you're good to go. Anything bigger than that requires a hydro test though.
      *Edit: Canuckistan has its own rules and I don't know them. If you're up North ignore my post.

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      • Jordan
        I. Am. Canadian. 🇨🇦
        • Jul 2020
        • 3508
        • Southern Ontario, Canada

        #4
        Originally posted by COMMANDERBOND
        Fixing HPA tanks: I was told there is no requirement to test hpa alluminum tanks. I have 3 that leak (probably burst disk or fill nipples)
        I would like to fix and sell these tanks assuming they have value.
        Regardless of what Transport Canada says, it's still up to the individual field as to what their fill policy is. I would assume they have little value untested and proceed accordingly.

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        • Jordan
          I. Am. Canadian. 🇨🇦
          • Jul 2020
          • 3508
          • Southern Ontario, Canada

          #5
          Originally posted by Rusty Brass
          If they're 2" diameter then the tanks should be fine. Rebuild the regs and you're good to go. Anything bigger than that requires a hydro test though.
          *Edit: Canuckistan has its own rules and I don't know them. If you're up North ignore my post.
          Transport Canada (our version of the DOT) has ruled that any tank under 1L/61cu.in. does not require periodic hydrotesting during its lifespan.

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          • Rusty Brass
            Rusty Brass commented
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            Yup, I realized I might be talking to foreigners the instant I hit "post".

          • Jordan
            Jordan commented
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            That's ok, I'm having that exact problem right now.
        • COMMANDERBOND
          Bunker Buster
          • Jul 2020
          • 160
          • NS Canada

          #6
          Anybody want these $60 + shipping

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