Are Old Tanks Worth Hydroing?

I have a couple old tanks from the 1980s. One is an aluminum 80 and the
other a steel 72. I've just returned to diving from a long absence and
stopped in at a couple shops to look at gear. While there I asked about
hydroing the tanks. One told me $25 each and the other told me $35 for any
tank manufactured after 1991 and $5 for pre-91 tanks. They said this was
because DOT has changed the standards on pre-91 tanks and is likely to
prohibit their use in the near future.

Does this make sense or are they just trying to sell me new tanks?

Thanks.


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"pjbphd" <pjbphdspamsux@cox.net> wrote in message
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> I have a couple old tanks from the 1980s. One is an aluminum 80 and the
> other a steel 72. I've just returned to diving from a long absence and
> stopped in at a couple shops to look at gear. While there I asked about
> hydroing the tanks. One told me $25 each and the other told me $35 for
any
> tank manufactured after 1991 and $5 for pre-91 tanks. They said this was
> because DOT has changed the standards on pre-91 tanks and is likely to
> prohibit their use in the near future.
>
> Does this make sense or are they just trying to sell me new tanks?
>
> Thanks.

They are trying to sell you new tanks (which is not a bad idea) and with the
aluminum tanks, might not be doing you a disservice.

Take them to a local fire supply place, or find out where the hydro's are
done, and take them there yourself.

Depending on whether you do it through the LDS or a reputable hydro
facility, both tanks may either pass or fail

Usually the old 72's pass.

"pjbphd" <pjbphdspamsux@cox.net> wrote in message
news:IOHFi.115335$dI1.98752@newsfe08.phx...
> I have a couple old tanks from the 1980s. One is an aluminum 80 and the
> other a steel 72. I've just returned to diving from a long absence and
> stopped in at a couple shops to look at gear. While there I asked about
> hydroing the tanks. One told me $25 each and the other told me $35 for
any
> tank manufactured after 1991 and $5 for pre-91 tanks. They said this was
> because DOT has changed the standards on pre-91 tanks and is likely to
> prohibit their use in the near future.
>
> Does this make sense or are they just trying to sell me new tanks?
>
> Thanks.

They are trying to sell you new tanks (which is not a bad idea) and with the
aluminum tanks, might not be doing you a disservice.

Take them to a local fire supply place, or find out where the hydro's are
done, and take them there yourself.

Depending on whether you do it through the LDS or a reputable hydro
facility, both tanks may either pass or fail

Usually the old 72's pass.

"pjbphd" <pjbphdspamsux@cox.net> wrote in message
news:IOHFi.115335$dI1.98752@newsfe08.phx...
> I have a couple old tanks from the 1980s. One is an aluminum 80 and the
> other a steel 72. I've just returned to diving from a long absence and
> stopped in at a couple shops to look at gear. While there I asked about
> hydroing the tanks. One told me $25 each and the other told me $35 for
any
> tank manufactured after 1991 and $5 for pre-91 tanks. They said this was
> because DOT has changed the standards on pre-91 tanks and is likely to
> prohibit their use in the near future.
>
> Does this make sense or are they just trying to sell me new tanks?
>
> Thanks.

They are trying to sell you new tanks (which is not a bad idea) and with the
aluminum tanks, might not be doing you a disservice.

Take them to a local fire supply place, or find out where the hydro's are
done, and take them there yourself.

Depending on whether you do it through the LDS or a reputable hydro
facility, both tanks may either pass or fail

Usually the old 72's pass.

"pjbphd" <pjbphdspamsux@cox.net> wrote in message
news:IOHFi.115335$dI1.98752@newsfe08.phx...
> I have a couple old tanks from the 1980s. One is an aluminum 80 and the
> other a steel 72. I've just returned to diving from a long absence and
> stopped in at a couple shops to look at gear. While there I asked about
> hydroing the tanks. One told me $25 each and the other told me $35 for
any
> tank manufactured after 1991 and $5 for pre-91 tanks. They said this was
> because DOT has changed the standards on pre-91 tanks and is likely to
> prohibit their use in the near future.
>
> Does this make sense or are they just trying to sell me new tanks?
>
> Thanks.

They are trying to sell you new tanks (which is not a bad idea) and with the
aluminum tanks, might not be doing you a disservice.

Take them to a local fire supply place, or find out where the hydro's are
done, and take them there yourself.

Depending on whether you do it through the LDS or a reputable hydro
facility, both tanks may either pass or fail

Usually the old 72's pass.

Should have said "One told me $25 each and the other told me $35 for any
tank manufactured after 1991 and $45 for pre-91 tanks..."

"pjbphd" <pjbphdspamsux@cox.net> wrote in message
news:IOHFi.115335$dI1.98752@newsfe08.phx...
>I have a couple old tanks from the 1980s. One is an aluminum 80 and the
>other a steel 72. I've just returned to diving from a long absence and
>stopped in at a couple shops to look at gear. While there I asked about
>hydroing the tanks. One told me $25 each and the other told me $35 for any
>tank manufactured after 1991 and $5 for pre-91 tanks. They said this was
>because DOT has changed the standards on pre-91 tanks and is likely to
>prohibit their use in the near future.
>
> Does this make sense or are they just trying to sell me new tanks?
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> --
> Too many spams have forced me to alter my email. If you wish to email me
> directly please send messages to pjbphd at cox dot net
>

Should have said "One told me $25 each and the other told me $35 for any
tank manufactured after 1991 and $45 for pre-91 tanks..."

"pjbphd" <pjbphdspamsux@cox.net> wrote in message
news:IOHFi.115335$dI1.98752@newsfe08.phx...
>I have a couple old tanks from the 1980s. One is an aluminum 80 and the
>other a steel 72. I've just returned to diving from a long absence and
>stopped in at a couple shops to look at gear. While there I asked about
>hydroing the tanks. One told me $25 each and the other told me $35 for any
>tank manufactured after 1991 and $5 for pre-91 tanks. They said this was
>because DOT has changed the standards on pre-91 tanks and is likely to
>prohibit their use in the near future.
>
> Does this make sense or are they just trying to sell me new tanks?
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> --
> Too many spams have forced me to alter my email. If you wish to email me
> directly please send messages to pjbphd at cox dot net
>

Should have said "One told me $25 each and the other told me $35 for any
tank manufactured after 1991 and $45 for pre-91 tanks..."

"pjbphd" <pjbphdspamsux@cox.net> wrote in message
news:IOHFi.115335$dI1.98752@newsfe08.phx...
>I have a couple old tanks from the 1980s. One is an aluminum 80 and the
>other a steel 72. I've just returned to diving from a long absence and
>stopped in at a couple shops to look at gear. While there I asked about
>hydroing the tanks. One told me $25 each and the other told me $35 for any
>tank manufactured after 1991 and $5 for pre-91 tanks. They said this was
>because DOT has changed the standards on pre-91 tanks and is likely to
>prohibit their use in the near future.
>
> Does this make sense or are they just trying to sell me new tanks?
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> --
> Too many spams have forced me to alter my email. If you wish to email me
> directly please send messages to pjbphd at cox dot net
>

Should have said "One told me $25 each and the other told me $35 for any
tank manufactured after 1991 and $45 for pre-91 tanks..."

"pjbphd" <pjbphdspamsux@cox.net> wrote in message
news:IOHFi.115335$dI1.98752@newsfe08.phx...
>I have a couple old tanks from the 1980s. One is an aluminum 80 and the
>other a steel 72. I've just returned to diving from a long absence and
>stopped in at a couple shops to look at gear. While there I asked about
>hydroing the tanks. One told me $25 each and the other told me $35 for any
>tank manufactured after 1991 and $5 for pre-91 tanks. They said this was
>because DOT has changed the standards on pre-91 tanks and is likely to
>prohibit their use in the near future.
>
> Does this make sense or are they just trying to sell me new tanks?
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> --
> Too many spams have forced me to alter my email. If you wish to email me
> directly please send messages to pjbphd at cox dot net
>

In rec.scuba, on Tue 11 Sep 2007 09:49:03p, "pjbphd"
<pjbphdspamsux@cox.net> wrote:

> Should have said "One told me $25 each and the other told me $35 for
> any tank manufactured after 1991 and $45 for pre-91 tanks..."

Bend over, grab your ankles -- they're not using any lube either.

As Scott mentioned, take it to your local fire extinguisher supply store
and they can do the hydro. You'll want to check around a bit to ensure
that you're not taking it to a store that will just send it off elsewhere.
Depending upon the manufacturer and alloy of the aluminum tank, you might
want to retire it, but the steel 72 cu-ft tank is most likely still good.
I have steel tanks that are nearly 40 years old and the still pass hydro
and their yearly inspection. Not only that, but they've never even been
tumbled. Treat them nice and don't let any water get into the tanks and
they'll last a LONG time.