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At DIVING FOR FUN, we can test DOT 3AA
and DOT 3AL Scuba Cylinders, most SCBA Composite Cylinders (Fire Depts. and Military), most 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:
- 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.
As 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 abuse or heat damage, etc.
However, simply passing a hydro test does not assure that a tank is safe. Visual inspections must be
done at least once a year to assure that other defects or dangers do not exist. Most tank failures and
injuries are due to factors normally found during the visual inspection process. Some of these defects
include:
- Cracks in tank walls or threads
- Corrosion and pitting
- Wrong valve
- Heat damage
- Wrong burst disk
- And much more...
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VISUAL INSPECTION PROCESS
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Because of our concern for your safety, 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:
- SLOWLY Drain Cylinder
- Observe & Record Background Data
- Remove ALL Accessories
- Administer Hammer Test to Steel Cylinders
- Remove Valve
- Check For and Remove Foreign Objects
- View Interior of Cylinder
- Inspect Interior with Pick/End Probes
- Inspect Cylinder Threads - Visual Plus (Eddy Current) for Aluminum and Optical Plus for all other tanks
- Replace the O-Ring
- Inspect the Over-Pressure Frangible Disc Exhaust Ports
- EVALUATE ALL DATA
- MAKE JUDGMENT
- Reinstall Valve
- Assembly and Apply Evidence of Inspection (EOI) Sticker
- Fill Cylinder and Check for Leaks
- Complete all Forms and Paperwork for each Cylinder
- Return Cylinder to Owner
Upon the completion of the visual inspection we will apply an Evidence of Inspection Sticker and save all
tank information and measurements to our database and print a computer generated report as shown below
for your records. See example report below or click on the image to download a sample report.
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TANKS WE WILL NOT INSPECT
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- 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
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SERVICES DESCRIPTION
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PRICING
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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 valve service kit.
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K-Valve O2 Service
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$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 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 valve service kit.
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J-Valve O2 Service
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$40.00
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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 valve service kit.
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Visual Tank Inspection (Aluminum)
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$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. Price includes the tank O-ring, sticker,
and air fill. If a cylinder fails it MUST BE CONDEMNED.
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Visual Tank Inspection (Steel)
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$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. Price includes the tank
O-ring, sticker, and air fill. If a cylinder fails 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
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$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. Price includes O2
cleaning of the tank and valve, Evidence of Inspection (EOI) sticker and 32% Nitrox fill.
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Hydrostatic Testing
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$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 it is stamped with the month and year as required by law. If a
cylinder fails it MUST BE CONDEMNED.
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For more information, please call us at
(407) 658-4797 or
email us at
or
click here
to request
additional information or
sign-up online
for a class or dive trip.
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