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How to Ship an HPA Tank Without Breaking Rules
You sold your old bottle online and now you have to get it to the buyer. An r/paintball player asked how to pack and ship it after doing the same. Short answer: you can't just drop a charged bottle in a box, and before you ship an HPA tank you need to empty it and check the carrier's rules first. Can you ship an HPA tank by mail? Not charged, and the empty case is murky. Compressed air fits USPS Publication 52's Division 2.2 definition for nonflammable gases. It bars any container whose internal pressure tops 180 psig at 130°F,...
HPA Tank in a Hot Car: Safe or Asking for Trouble?
Your gear lives in the trunk between games. An r/airsoft player in a dorm asked "Is it ok for the tank to sit in a car where it may get pretty hot?" Leaving an HPA tank in a hot car is unlikely to end in disaster, but players say bring it inside anyway. Can you leave an HPA tank in a hot car? Players say don't make a habit of it. Player report: one reply said "There's practically zero chance anything dangerous happens, but compressed air tanks should be sheltered from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight, particularly composite tanks." Another...
Is a Used HPA Tank Safe to Buy? What to Check
Somebody's selling a tank and reg for half of new. An r/airsoft player bought one with a 2016 date, some dings, and 1000 psi still in it, then asked r/airsoft if it was generally safe. The short version: a used HPA tank is fine if its test date is current and the shell isn't damaged. Is a used HPA tank safe? Usually, if it passes inspection and is in date. The tank's dates and condition matter far more than who owned it. Player report: the top reply, from a self-described engineer, said a damaged tank should be checked before use...
HPA Hand Pump: Can It Fill Your Pistol Tank?
No fill station at your field, and the paintball place is a drive away. An r/airsoft player asked whether hand pumps work before buying a 48ci kit for a Hi-Capa. Short answer: an HPA hand pump works, but on a big tank it's a long, sweaty afternoon. Do HPA hand pumps actually work? Yes. Airgun hand pumps reach the same pressures your tank is filled to, so they can fill an airsoft HPA tank. The catch is time and effort, because a hand pump moves a tiny bit of air per stroke. Player report: one reply in the thread said...