Dive Bottle Test Question

[Impulse raider]

Ok Guys i have just picked up a dive bottle in a package deal , but before i get rid of it i need a few things cleared up.

Question

1, Does a dive bottle test last as long as a normal bottle test ?

2, What Different styles of fittings are there ?

3, Price !! Whats it worth roughly ?

I have taken a few pictures so all information will be usedonce i come to place it in the sales thread.

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Cheers In Advance for any help given

Regards

Carl

 

[WingNut]

1. 2.5 yrs visual test, 5 years hydrolic test

2. DIN fitting or A-Clamp fitting (this is a DIN fitting)

3. Approx £100 inc postage (with test, £70 without)



I think......


Wingy...

 

[Gee Tee]

From the markings looks like a 12L 300bar Faber bottle. Not 100% sure on fitting from picture, but may be a DIN style valve. The 11/04 date stamp means it's out of test, and my last re-test cost me £38. Dive tanks need to be tested every 2 1/2 years, alternating between visual & hydraulic

Edit.. wingnut beat me to it

 

[dicksin200]

scuba tank truths

here you go

as for visual inspections this is done every two and a half years or sooner if there is any cause for concern(ie damage rust ect)as you will be filling them at scuba centres they may insist on the decal (sticker)

the 5 year test is a hydrostatic test

never let the tank go below 20bar 300 psi doing this will run the risk of letting air outside of the tank getting in which will cause moisture to build up in the tank this will cause rust to form and weaken the tank

as for din or yoke if you have an opening which you can see a hole that a allan key fits then its a yoke just threads din

for more info http://www.ukdivers.net/equipment/cylinders.htm

finally ensure it is dry and in a dry storage place as long periods of time in the wet will cause rust to start on the outside

may all sound a bit doom and gloom but trust me you dont want one going off while your around trust me

 

[gazmo 77]

faber

It is a 12l faber steel cylinder , i just bought 1 for £90 tested in november ,which will last 5 years if dry use or 2 years if wet .

 

[arg1271]

I think the 5 year test plan only applies to tanks with a surface valve ( i.e. cannot be used underwater) otherwise how could you prove it's not been for 'wet' use.

test plans are every 2.5 years (it was extended from 2 years a while back)

 

[Leezo]

You would be jeopardising your own and anyone else's safety if you would lie about the use of your tank

 

[Skeet]

I think the 5 year test plan only applies to tanks with a surface valve ( i.e. cannot be used underwater) otherwise how could you prove it's not been for 'wet' use.

test plans are every 2.5 years (it was extended from 2 years a while back)

This^^^

If you have the bottle tested, have the valve serviced at the same time.

300 bar tanks have about the same energy as 3 hand grenades.

 

[Tom Allen]

I think the 5 year test plan only applies to tanks with a surface valve ( i.e. cannot be used underwater) otherwise how could you prove it's not been for 'wet' use.

test plans are every 2.5 years (it was extended from 2 years a while back)

You're right about the 2.5 year exemption for surface use, as it's just a visual test. Most dive shops will take your word for it, especially as you've probably had fills off them and "talked about paintball" while you were there.

 

[dicksin200]

ok guys

for what it costs to keep it serviced its worth it just to know that it wont blow a hole in the side of your house plus if you keep it up to date they sell better trust me ive had loads as im a scuba assistant instructor my last service was about £34 over 2 1/2 years come on if your marker cost you that each service you would be over the moon break it down £1.13 per month to be completly safe and not have to worry if they will or wont fill it