Cylinder Services

Your scuba cylinder is an often overlooked but vital component of a properly operating scuba kit. There are strict regulations on the servicing, repair & filling of every scuba cylinder. Our trained & certified staff is qualified to perform the services needed to keep your tanks clean & operating properly.

Any reputable dive shop will NOT fill your cylinder if either the VIP or the Hydrostatic dates have expired. If your dive shop uses a partial pressure blending method, you may want to consider having your parts O2 cleaned periodically (this method dumps pure O2 into the cylinder).

VIP – Performed yearly
Hydrostatic testing – Performed every 5 years
Valve service – Done as needed
O2 cleaning – Done as needed (technical divers)

$ 24

VIsual inspection of tank & threads
New viton valve o-ring
VIP sticker replaced
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Yearly service

$ 34

95+ parts kit

Valve disassembled and cleaned
Valve O-rings replaced
Valve reassembled & checked
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As needed

$ 84

Pressure tested in water jacket
Successful hydro test stamped on tank
VIP inspection performed
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Every 5 years

$ 99

95 + parts kit

Fee is for tank and valve
Diving safe cleaner applied & removed
O2 service sticker affixed
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As needed

Service Details

Visual Inspection (VIP)
Valve Rebuild
Hydrostatic Test
O2 Cleaning

Our VIP fee includes:

Evaluating any air in the the tank using our nose-o-meter.
Internal inspection of your tank bottom, walls, neck & threads.
Verifying your useable thread count is within specifications for the type of tank.
A thorough evaluation of the outside of the tank.
Removing the boot and old VIP stickers to verify there is no rust or pitting hiding underneath.
Removing any corrosion or used lubricant present in the valve threads.
Lubricating the valve threads and replacing the tank O-ring (we use oxygen compatible Viton o-rings)
A VIP sticker indicating the tank is ready for use.
Logging your tank serial # into our database to track any areas of note.
Sending reminder e-mails when your tank is due for another VIP inspection.

Our Valve Service includes:

Valve is removed from tank and disassembled.
Valve components are cleaned in ultrasonic bath.
Valve o-rings are replaced and lubricated.
Valve pressure checked for leaks.
Valve re-affixed to cylinder.

Our hydrostatic fee includes:

Cylinder is checked by filling with water and pressurizing the tank to 1.6 times of the rated pressure.
Tank expansion is measured and compared to the allowable ratings for that tank type & material.
If tank passes the test, a new hydro date is permanently stamped into the tank.
Tank is undergoes our visual inspection process.
New VIP sticker is affixed to tank exterior.

Our O2 cleaning fee includes: