Burst Disks

[Hand666]

I have seen on Mayhem they state you must have 2 bust disks on you r tank the questions are
What are they?
How do I check them and how many I have in my HPA cylinder?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Tom]

The burst disc is a safety valve that blows beyond specific pressures
These look like bolts in the sides of the cylinders regulator and will have a high pressure burst disc nearer to the cylinder and a low pressure nearer to the marker

They are 'fuses' for air pressure

Expect an 1800psi disc at the output side
5000psi at the cylinder side of a 3000psi cylinder
7500psi at the cylinder side of a 4500psi or 5000psi cylinder

These exceed the normal operating pressures, but are there to protect from excessive pressures or blockages

See the UKPSF HPA 1 form and other info on air:
http://www.oaklandsfestival.host56.com/web_documents/air information.pdf

See this video for a guide on replacing a burst disk and checking for regulator damage

 

[MorphMann]

Cheers mate, as I didn't really know fully either.

 

[Hand666]

Thanks