Standards For Scuba Tanks

 

  • All Fills
    • No apparent damage that might affect suitablity
    • Current Hydrostatic test
      • Facility information and date of test must legible.
    • Current Visual Inspection
      • Must have facility name and contact information OR
      • Be on a preprinted inspection sticker including the approving training agency and inspectors’ number and must be verifiable
      • “Generic” stickers with no name and “to industry standards” not acceptable.
    • Fill to rated pressure with allowance for cooling after filling.
  • Nitrox Fills
    • As above PLUS
    • Visual Inspection sticker indication suitable for Nitrox.
    • Tank markings indicating that a gas other than air is contained
      • Preferred to be a Nitrox Sticker
      • Minimum size 2” X 4”
    • Markings must follow D.O.T., OSHA, and NIOSH requirements
  • Pre 1990 Tanks
    • Must have VE indication on latest Hydro
    • Visual Eddy and Visual Plus are approved
    • Catalina tanks may be exempt with approval
  • We reserve the right to refuse any fill.

 

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