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At DIVING FOR FUN, we test DOT 3AA and DOT 3AL Scuba Cylinders,
SCBA Composite Cylinders (Fire Depts. and Military), Paint Ball Cylinders both 3AL and Composite, CO2 Cylinders,
and many others cylinders. Most tank inspections are completed within 1 day. We also offer RUSH Services
for those last minutes dive trips. See our complete price list for tank inspections at bottom of this page.
Other tank services we provide include:
- Tank Valve Service
- Oxygen Cleaning
- Tank Tumbling
At DIVING FOR FUN, we are very concerned about your safety while using dive cylinders.
To maintain a high level of safety we depend upon training, safety check standards, and tools provided by
Advanced Inspection Technology and
Professional Scuba Inspectors, Inc.
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most scuba divers are aware, scuba tanks must be hydrostatically tested every five years. This test
assures that the tank has not lost its elasticity and become brittle through use, abuse or heat damage.
However, simply passing a hydro test does not assure that a tank is safe. Visual inspections are required to be
performed annually to ensure no other defects or dangers exist. Most tank failures and injuries are due to
factors normally found during the visual inspection process. Some of these defects may include:
- Cracks in tank walls or threads
- Corrosion and pitting
- Wrong valve
- Heat damage
- Wrong burst disk
- And much more...
| VISUAL INSPECTION PROCESS |
Because of our concern for your safety as well as ours, we thoroughly inspect each tank in several areas before applying
an Evidence of Inspection Sticker. This sticker is our assurance - and yours - that a professional inspection has been
performed. Our inspection process complies with C.G.A, P.S.I. and O.S.H.A. standards. Below is the strict step-by-step
inspection process we follow on EVERY tank Visual Inspection performed by
DIVING FOR FUN:
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VisualPlus 3 Equipment |
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- SLOWLY Drain Cylinder
- Observe & Record Background Data
- Remove ALL Accessories
- Administer Hammer Test to Steel Cylinders
 Remove Tank Valve- Check For and Remove Any Foreign Objects
- View Interior of Cylinder
- Inspect Interior with Pick/End Probes
- Inspect Cylinder Threads - Visual Plus (Eddy Current) for Aluminum Tanks and
Optical Plus for all other tanks
- Replace the Tank Valve O-Ring
- Inspect the Over-Pressure Frangible Disc Exhaust Ports
- EVALUATE ALL DATA
- MAKE JUDGMENT
- Lubricate Valve Threads, Reinstall Tank Valve, and Torque to Manufacturer Specification
- Apply Evidence of Inspection (EOI) Sticker
- Fill Cylinder and Check for Leaks
- Complete all Forms and Paperwork for each Cylinder
- Return Cylinder
Upon the completion of the visual inspection process, we will apply an Evidence of Inspection (EOI) Sticker and save all inspection
information to our database and print a computer generated report as shown below for your records. To see an example of a visual
inspection report click here
or click on one of the report images below.
| TANKS WE WILL NOT INSPECT |
Because of our concern for your safety as well as ours, we will no longer inspect the following tanks:
- AL tanks manufactured between 1983 and 1989
- AL tanks with round bottoms
- Steel tanks with any significant signs of rust
- Tanks with vinyl or unknown interior coatings
- Any tank with signs of pitting
- Any tank with illegible DOT markings
- Tanks marked condemned
- Any tanks manufactured by Walter Kidde
| TANK VALVE SERVICE DESCRIPTION |
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The tank valve is removed and completely disassembled. All parts are cleaned in a mild acid bath in a
ultra-sonic cleaner, rinsed thoroughly and then rinsed in a hot water bath and dried. The valve is then
lubricated, a new burst disk is installed, new O-rings are installed and reassembled. The service price
does NOT include the cost for non-warranty repair parts or
valve service kit.
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| K-Valve O2 Service |
$25.00 |
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The tank valve is removed and completely disassembled. All parts are cleaned in a mild acid bath in a
ultra-sonic cleaner, rinsed thoroughly and then cleaned with an O2 degreaser, rinsed in a hot water bath
and dried. The valve is then lubricated with crysta-lube, a new burst disk is installed, new Viton 90
durometer O-rings are installed and reassembled. The service price does
NOT include the cost for non-warranty repair parts or valve service kit.
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The tank valve is removed and completely disassembled. All parts are cleaned in a mild acid bath in a
ultra-sonic cleaner, rinsed thoroughly and then rinsed in a hot water bath and dried. The valve is then
lubricated, a new burst disk is installed, new O-rings are installed and reassembled. The service price
does NOT include the cost for non-warranty repair parts or
valve service kit.
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| J-Valve O2 Service |
$35.00 |
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The tank valve is removed and completely disassembled. All parts are cleaned in a mild acid bath in a
ultra-sonic cleaner, rinsed thoroughly and then cleaned with an O2 degreaser, rinsed in a hot water bath
and dried. The valve is then lubricated with crysta-lube, a new burst disk is installed, new Viton 90
durometer O-rings are installed and reassembled. The service price does
NOT include the cost for non-warranty repair parts or valve service kit.
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For any tank valve service that is needed in a turnaround time of less than two weeks.
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and bring it with you when you have DIVING FOR FUN service your tank valve
or visually inspect your tank today.
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| Visual Tank Inspection (Aluminum) |
$20.00 |
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The cylinder is visually inspected inside and out to verify no harmful corrosion exists. Aluminum cylinders are
required to undergo an EDDY Current neck inspection to ensure there
are no hairline fractures in the threaded portion of the tank neck. A new Evidence of Inspection Sticker (EOI)
is placed on the tank containing the inspector's name and license number. The valve is checked for smooth operation,
the threads cleaned, and a new tank O-ring is installed. The service price includes a new tank O-ring, sticker, and air fill.
If a cylinder fails inspection it MUST BE CONDEMNED.
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| Visual Tank Inspection (Steel) |
$20.00 |
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A complete visual inspection inside and out, which includes any necessary brushing to determine the extent
of corrosion. Existing Evidence of Inspection (EOI) stickers will be removed unless otherwise requested.
This ensures no corrosion has begun underneath the old stickers. A new Evidence of Inspection Sticker (EOI)
is placed on the tank containing the inspector's name and license number. The valve is checked for smooth
operation, the threads cleaned, and a new tank O-ring installed. The service price includes a new tank O-ring,
sticker, and air fill. If a cylinder fails inspection it MUST BE CONDEMNED.
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This process involves filling a tank with abrasive tumbling media and then rotating it horizontally on a
machine. This 'sands' the interior to remove rust deposit or pits. Due to the nature of tumbling, this
process takes approximately 24 hours or longer depending on severity of cleaning required.
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| O2 Compatible Tank Cleaning |
$75.00 |
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To convert a scuba tank from air usage to Nitrox or during the annual inspection of a Nitrox tank the
vessel MUST BE O2 cleaned. O2 cleaning removes
all hydro-fluorocarbons from inside the tank and tank valve. We do a light tumble, wash with O2
compatible degreasers, rinse and dry the cylinder. We will also O2 clean the tank valve as described
above. The price of service includes O2 cleaning of the cycliner and tank valve, Evidence of Inspection
(EOI) sticker and 32% Nitrox fill.
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| Hydrostatic Testing |
$35.00 |
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A hydrostatic test is required by the DOT every five years on Scuba cylinders used in the United States.
Testing is done once a week, usually on Thursdays, and a days worth of prep time is necessary. Once the
tank has passed the hydrostatic test it is stamped with the month and year of test as required by law.
If a cylinder fails the hydrostatic test it MUST BE CONDEMNED.
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For any visual inspection, cleaning or hydrostatic testing service that is needed in a turnaround time of
less than two weeks.
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Download our Inspection Release Form
and bring it with you when you have DIVING FOR FUN service your tank valve
or visually inspect your tank today.
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Shipping and handling NOT included in the service price |
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Service requests cannot be accepted over the phone. Send an email to
or fill-out the service request form
online
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| ALL SERVICE |
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A Repair/Maintenance Report will be completed describing the
service performed.
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A copy of the maintenance report will be provided to the
customer upon completion of the service.
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A copy of the maintenance report will be maintained on file at
DIVING FOR FUN.
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| WARRANTY SERVICE |
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Warranty cards MUST BE PRESENTED
at time of service and performed at the manufacturers' scheduled time frame to be kept active.
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All warranted parts will be replaced and returned to the manufacturer at no
cost to the customer.
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A copy of the maintenance report will be sent to the manufacturer as
required.
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For more information, please call us at (972) 467-8314 or
email us at
or click here to request
additional information or to sign-up online
for a class or dive trip.
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