We normally receive tanks back within 3 to 4 weeks. 

Hydro Testing, or Hydrostatic testing ensures your air tank can be safely refilled and stored.

Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations require pressurized air tanks to be retested every 5 years. Having you Paintball air tank hydrotested also ensures that your tank is safe to fill to the pressures that it was originally certified for. If your tank shows any damage to the tank itself, it is important to have it tested and verify that it is still safe to use. 

If your paintball air tank is 5 years or older, you more than likely will need to have it retested. Carbon fiber air tanks, or fiber wrapped tanks are required to be rehydro tested every 5 years and have a 15-year life span. Aluminum tank hydrotesting needs to be done every 5 years however these tanks can continue to be retested until they fail. 

Carbon fiber tank hydrotesting is typically worth it if the tank is not at the end of its life, and it is in good visual and working condition. Aluminum tank hydrotesting might be as expensive as purchasing a new air tank, so it is important to evaluate the cost of a new tank vs having an older aluminum or steal tank retested. CO2 tank rehydro is almost never worth it when it comes to paintball Co2 tanks, having the tank tested will cost more than purchasing a new tank and many places do not test Co2 tanks. Sac Paintball Rehydro services can help you figure out what is best for your circumstances. 

Paintball air tanks can be retested as long as they are within their 15 year lifespan for carbon fiber tanks, do not show visible damage to the fiber wrapping of the tank or severe damage to the aluminum (cracked gel coating on paintball tanks are normal and does not disqualify a tank). Airsoft air tank rehydo can also be done. If you have any questions about our Sacramento Rehydro Services or concerns about if your tank can be retested, feel free to call us at 916-431-7763, or stop in and see us at 8345 Folsom Blvd, STE 103 Sacramento CA 95826.

The test fee is not refundable as it is paid to a 3rd party, so regardless of the outcome the $35 fee is paid upfront and cannot be returned.  For any customers with carbon fiber tanks that fail, we will offer a discount off the purchase of a new tank. Please ask Sac Paintball Store staff for more information.