Hydro question

[sparky]

I have a couple tanks that are more then a couple years out of hydro ( 2 or 3 years out )
does any one know is there a limet to how far out a tank can be befor they will not est them
I was thinking it was five years out butI dont know where I came up with that number
I just remember I heard or read it some time ago

thanks
Sparky

[LCF]

I don't think there's any limit. We brought some steel 72s over from Peter's dad's place in Maui that were about 20 years out of hydro, and they tested them, and a couple of them even passed!

[narcosis Junky]

there is no limit. Hydros can be done any time no matter how old the tank. it either passes or it failes.

[sparky]

well that takes a load off my mind
thanks
wonder where I got that 5 year thing from
Note to self :
never take dive advice froom that scorce again

Thanks guys
Sparky

[Pinkpadigal]

Sparky,

Hydro test certs only last 5 years. Every 5 years you need to have them tested. That may be where you got the 5-year thing. Your tanks should have a stamp on them from the last hydro test they had. They should be visually tested once a year.

[CaptnJack]

While there are some differences/exceptions for other gas cylinder types, basically every type of tank used in scuba service will need a hydro every 5 years.