HPA Tank Safety Rules & Guidelines
✅ Always Do:
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Protect the tank's threads and interior from oil, dirt, or other contaminants.
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Check that your tank hasn’t exceeded its retest date. Hydrostatic tests must be done:
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Aluminum tanks: every 10 years.
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Composite tanks: every 5 years (max lifespan: 15 years from the first test).
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Keep the outside of the tank clean using only mild detergent. Make sure it’s completely dry after cleaning.
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Store the tank in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated place.
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Service the tank only by a qualified professional.
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Inspect all accessories and follow the manufacturer’s maintenance instructions.
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Have the tank checked or hydrotested if you notice signs of corrosion, dents, holes, heat damage, or impact damage.
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Check for leaks before every use. If you detect a leak, do not fill the tank.
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Verify that the working pressure (PW) is marked on the tank and never exceed it during filling.
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Fill the tank at a rate of less than 40 bars (600 psi) per minute up to its working pressure.
❌ Never Do:
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Do not modify or cover the markings on the tank.
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Do not drop, hit, roll, or expose the tank to impacts.
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Do not expose the tank to excessive heat (over 50°C).
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Do not attempt to modify the threads or force a valve inside the tank.
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Do not remove metal from the tank, as it weakens its structure.
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Do not drill holes or modify the tank for extra gauges or fill ports.
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Do not repaint the tank with high-temperature baked paints. Only use air-dry paints. Avoid harsh strippers or corrosive cleaners.
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Do not use the tank for anything other than its intended purpose.
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Do not overfill the tank beyond its rated capacity—this is dangerous.
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Do not use or fill a leaking or damaged tank. Have it inspected by a certified specialist.
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Do not fill a tank that is past its inspection or retest date.
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Do not modify the tank or add unauthorized accessories—this is illegal and dangerous.
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Do not fill the tank with CO₂—this is extremely hazardous.
Legal Information:
You can check the regulations on compressed air tanks on the Fédération Française de Paintball website.⚠️ Note: All tanks are shipped empty, as shipping pressurized containers is not allowed.