Years for co2

[jcs401]

I have a co2 tank with 05A15 on it. Does that mean I will need to have it re certified next year May 2020? Or is it expired and won’t fill?

 

[bracconiere]

i always just swap them every time....

 

[jcs401]

i always just swap them every time....

I don’t have a store open to swap on weekends so I found a paintball shop but was wondering if the dates are still good

 

[BrewingAroundtheRrealm]

In most cases yes, you would need to have that recertified next year. It depends on where you get it filled. Some places just don't bother to check the date. Though they should check and refuse to fill the tank after that date.

 

[mongoose33]

You've got one year to go until recertification.

 

[gnef]

Given the safety and build of these tanks, if you still have CO2 in the tank by that date, I would say that you should be fine to use it up, even after that date. I would definitely recommend a visual examination to make sure there isn't corrosion or anything else worrisome. If there is anything you would be worried about though, definitely get it recertified.

To give some context to my belief, I have two 50# tanks. I used to keep one for serving duty, but when only using for serving, the full tank lasted over 9 years, and I never felt it was dangerous during that time. This was a steel tank that had been manufactured in the 40's too, and still looked great.

I have five 20# tanks along with the two 50# tanks, and with that many, some go out of test. I always use up the tank before swapping it.

 

[tellyho]

My co2 guy and I had this discussion. He said that the most likely failure for a tank would be a pinhole leak, not a catastrophic failure.