Co2 Tanks, Rust?!

[Sudden Impact]

Can chromolloy co2 tanks rust on the outside? And what can i do about it if they have rusted just a tiny bit? Is it dangerous or what? Thanks...

[Ded]

i couldn't tell you but if i were you i'd be safe and get it hydrotested or write to the company that made it

[dawgs712]

im guessing rust is VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY BAD.

[Sudden Impact]

I'm not sure if its rust or not...when I rub a little oil on the tanks most of it comes off...Im not sure what it is ?!!? It's only little splotches of it on the very surface of the tanks...so who knows?

[dawgs712]

a 20 ox is only 20 bucks,def get a new one. its not worth the risk of it exploding

[Wasimodo]

Err, if anything it's just the outside that's being messed up, and only a little bit at that. I mean, the inside only sees CO2 or air, both of which wouldn't react with a metal (I'm pretty sure). On the outside, however, you've got tons of things being exposed to the tank, and it's probably just a bit of surface erosion. I'm guessing you're fine.

[in trauma]

LISTEN TO ME!!

there is a product called CRC is it a rust inhibitor it will get of the rust already on there then use alchol to clean of the oilyness then touch up the area with alittle paint that will fix it right up

[Guesswho?]

If my rusted then i would get a new one, right away!

[Sudden Impact]

Guesswho...guess how much 30 new rental tanks would cost...that is why I would rather not buy new ones...