carleton probably. Hpac will be the way, they'll know for sure.
I've dropped them an email, and checked on the UKPSF site which is confusing because it says "THREE YEARS FOR FULL WRAPPED BOTTLES - HSE-AL-FW2 manufactured before July 2003 then five years after retesting for SCI and Luxfer cylinders"
in one place, then
"All cylinders manufactured and certified to the HSE-AL-FW2 specification prior to July 2003 and retested after July 2003 have their retest period extended from 3 to 5 years at their next retest. "
Under notes an amendments, which appears to suggest that it is all bottles now. Will wait to see what HPAC say, might be in need of a speedy retest if it is out of date
EDIT:
Just found this on the .gov site:
"Within the period of 3 years* from the date of the last hydraulic pressure test
every composite cylinder to this specification shall be examined for defects
externally and internally, and before continuing in service, subjected to a
hydrostatic pressure test in accordance with the British Standard BS 5430 Part 3
1990. Clause 4.7.3. and the manufacturer's recommended procedure, by the
manufacturer or a station authorised to test composite cylinders on behalf of the
manufacturer.
*NB After the first re-test, the re-test performance data will be reviewed by the
manufacturer, or the competent organisation, or the approved Inspection Body where
appropriate. Satisfactory performance will result in the extension of the re-test period
from 3 to 5 years. The Health and Safety Executive will need to be notified of the
change."
So, from that, I think I'm safe, but will wait to see what HPAC say.
