How do I dispose of old scuba tanks?

If you wish to dispose of your old scuba cylinder, The Dive Shop will do the dirty work for you. If you can’t or unable to drop it off at the store, call us so we can make arrangements to pick them up. Scuba cylinders just can’t be thrown away or put in your trash bin.

Are old scuba tanks good for anything?

Be Certain That the Tank Is Unusable Old tanks are not necessarily unusable as scuba equipment. If the tank’s hydrostatic test date is passed, send the tank in for testing. Steel tanks have a very long life and steel tanks from the 1950s can still be found in perfect working condition.

What can I do with old scuba gear?

Consider donating your gear to an organization that uses divers, like your local aquarium. Jack Kuhn of Harbor Dive in Sausalito, CA, donates his store’s used wetsuits, masks and fins to the nearby Marine Mammal Center.

How often do scuba tanks need to be certified?

every 5 years
Your Scuba Tanks need to have a Visual Inspection, “VIP”, done annually. They are going to need a HYDRO test completed every 5 years. VIP’s are performed by our trained and certified Aquatic World Service Staff.

Can you sell old scuba tanks?

Turn old diving tanks into cash Even if your tank isn’t usable for diving, you may be able to remove and sell the valves, or sell the entire tank for scrap metal. When in doubt, bring it to a local dive shop, where the staff may know how to reuse it.

Does air in a scuba tank go bad?

Year old air should be fine as long as the tank does not have water in it to aide the corrosion/rust process which can lower the O2 content of the air. If it’s older than a year, I’d dump it anyway just to be safe and then get the tank VIP’d.

Does scuba gear expire?

Quality scuba gear can last for years if well maintained, but it isn’t designed to last forever. Equipment problems cause 15% of scuba diving fatalities according to DAN. Sadly, these problems are mainly due to lack of maintenance and improper use of the equipment.

How long can a scuba tank last?

Based on personal experience, an average open water certified diver using a standard aluminum 80-cubic-foot tank on a 40-foot dive will be able to stay down for about 45 minutes before surfacing with a safe reserve of air.

Is it possible to use an old scuba tank?

If you’re uncertain, double check to make sure that the tank can’t be used for diving. Old tanks are not necessarily unusable as scuba equipment. If the tank’s hydrostatic test date is passed, send the tank in for testing. Steel tanks have a very long life and steel tanks from the 1950s can still be found in perfect working condition. 2.

Where do you dispose of a scuba tank?

The cylinders themselves are then sold to scrap metal dealers. When a tank fails hydrostatic inspection, or when visual inspection reveals damage too significant to be affected by tumbling, local dive shops often take charge of the cylinder’s disposal. You can bypass your local dive shop and go straight to the scrap metal dealer.

How often should a scuba tank be inspected?

Dents, cracks, and rust can compromise a scuba tank’s structural integrity. The dive industry recommends that tanks be visually inspected for damage once a year, and the United States Department of Transportation requires that all compressed gas cylinders undergo hydrostatic testing every 5 years.

What’s the best way to repurpose old tanks?

Here are our favorite ideas for repurposing old tanks. For a diver who’s also a bookworm, these creative bookends are the perfect addition to any shelf. They’re sold out on Etsy, but you can make a pair with a tank of your own.

How do I dispose of old scuba tanks? If you wish to dispose of your old scuba cylinder, The Dive Shop will do the dirty work for you. If you can’t or unable to drop it off at the store, call us so we can make arrangements to pick them up. Scuba cylinders just can’t…