Tag: Equipment
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Hydrostatic Testing Explained
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We must do a hydrostatic test on a scuba tank every five years, and this is how it’s done. We should all know how to read the markings on our tanks. If your scuba cylinders are due for a visual inspection, be sure to drop them off at your local…
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Scuba Cylinder Markings Explained
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Have you ever wondered how to read all those markings on your scuba cylinder? Here are three popular examples for tanks used in Vancouver, plus a video on how aluminum cylinders are manufactured. Remember to get your scuba tanks visually inspected each year and to have them hydrostatically tested every…
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Scuba Cylinder Valves Types Explained
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Have you ever wondered about the different valves you see on scuba tanks? This video from Scuba Diver Magazine breaks the information down into bite-sized chunks that are easy to understand. For further reading about scuba tank valves and how they work, check out this article published on Scuba.com. Building…