air bottles

[Statch83]

what are the potential dangers of air bottles and filling up from a dive tank?
having a debate with ma dad and he seems to think that filling an air bottle is very very very dangerous.

 

[Hoodless ECI]

Oh dear.

Someone else will explain.
but, Bottle filling if done incorrectly or filling equipment that isn't safe.
is potentially fatal.
Easily take an arm off a torso

(.. If your slow to react )

 

[lemonadeX]

Make sure you haven't used any incorrect lube such as vaseline on any part of the tank - its petroleum based so generally not a good idea

Also, if the dive tank doesnt have an inline regulator or something you have to make sure you don't go past the fill limit. I know at work we have to be careful filling the 3000psi bottles from the dive tank as it will go far beyond the tanks safe limit.

-Will

 

[Hoodless ECI]

Bit of reading for you buddy.

http://www.pilkguns.com/scuba.htm



The pressurized air normally used is at 3000 PSI (pounds per square inch) and has enormous energy potential. The kinetic energy potential contained within an average SCUBA tank is 1.3 MILLION foot-pounds. This is enough energy to lift a 100-ton diesel locomotive off its tracks and into the air. Because of the potential dangers of using these high-pressure vessels, manufacturers and other parties in the dive industry have set specific guidelines and recommendations for safe usage of these tanks.

 

[Dskize]

what are the potential dangers of air bottles and filling up from a dive tank?
having a debate with ma dad and he seems to think that filling an air bottle is very very very dangerous.

it is dangerous ,no more than crossing the road though ,just be aware of whats involved ,thousands of us do it correctly everyday without any problems

 

[ianraw]

jesus im scared to touch my dive tank now you make it sound like there is a bomb in the corner of the room lol

 

[DeepPyro]

Yeah they can be scary, saw a dive tank (from a distance, luckily) roll off a pier onto rocks. One hell of a bang, took a chunk of a pier support with it.

DP

 

[Flint]

It is a bomb if you mess it up. Take it seriously and make sure you know what your doing and you'll be fine.

 

[newboy]

lol,now show this post to your dad to help build his confidence!

 

[Statch83]

lol i'm now even scared to touch my air tank for fear i'll be blown inta a trillions bits nehu geuss he'll have todo with the fact im goner have a dive tank in ma house