Worrgames Stratos 68ci 4500psi

[Modded-Like-Hell]

Originally Posted by Celtic

im not sure how to tell the hydro date,


btw i played pb this weekend with this tank and it worked perfectly not a single complaint or problem, i highly recommend this.

look for a date on it or post a pic of all the numbers on its label

[Celtic]

srry it took so long to post ive been really busy lately with regents exams




dont know how well you can see

[Modded-Like-Hell]

Originally Posted by Celtic

srry it took so long to post ive been really busy lately with regents exams




dont know how well you can see

born on 01/08... jan 2008

[Celtic]

ok so in like 3 and a half years it needs a check up?

[Modded-Like-Hell]

yup

i dont see any "3 year hydro" label anywhere on that tank

[bigred76]

"b. TESTING - Cylinders must be reinspected and
hydrostatically retested at least once every five years.
Testing must be performed in accordance with ' 180.205, DOT-
CFFC-13 and the latest edition of CGA pamphlet C-6.2"

Searching Google for the DOT-SP code (DOT-SP14387) turned that up from the hydrostatic testing renewal notice from PHMSA as the first link in PDF format.

That 5yrs starts from the last hydrostatic test date or from the "birth date," whichever is newer. In your case it's the "birth date," which was in January of 2k8. This means that in January of 2013, you need to have the tank rehydrostatically tested. You can do it before that date if you wish, but I'd wait until the last possible moment to increase your time with the tank as much as possible.

[Celtic]

ok good to know, one more thing. After i get it tested again how long do i have with it it ,and can i just keep using it and getting it re tested, or does it break after a while?

[Modded-Like-Hell]

you get 5 more years... 2 rehydro times and thats it... retired after that

[bigred76]

It won't break, but most tanks have a 15yr service life. Basically two rehydro tests after the initial "birth date."