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Procedures and Recommendations
Procedures and Recommendations:
Our procedures and recommendations vary depending on the type and age of the cylinder being re qualified. The following table will show our procedures, hydrostatic test interval and recommended visual inspection frequency :
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Market |
Age |
Visual |
H-Test |
Eddy Current |
VE Mk |
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Steel |
IND./SCBA/MEDICAL |
ALL |
* |
5/10 YR |
NO |
NO |
Steel |
SCUBA |
ALL |
** |
5 /10 YR |
NO |
NO |
Aluminum |
CO2 |
ALL |
* |
5 YR |
NO |
NO |
Aluminum |
SCUBA / SCBA |
Pre 1991 |
** |
5 YR |
YES |
YES |
Aluminum |
SCUBA / SCBA |
1991+ |
** |
5 YR |
YES |
NO |
Aluminum |
MEDICAL(CATALINA) |
ALL |
* |
5 YR |
NO |
NO |
Aluminum |
MEDICAL(CLIFF DIV) |
PRE 1991 |
** |
5 YR |
YES |
YES |
Aluminum |
MEDICAL(CLIFF DIV) |
1991+ |
* |
5 YR |
NO |
NO |
Aluminum |
MEDICAL(LUXFER) |
PRE1991 |
** |
5 YR |
YES |
YES |
Aluminum |
MEDICAL(LUXFER) |
1991+ |
* |
1991+ |
NO |
NO |
Composite |
SCBA / PAINTBALL |
15 YR LIFE |
** |
3/5 YR |
YES |
NO |
Steel (4B) |
WET/DRY CHEMICAL |
ALL |
* |
12 YR(1) |
NO |
NO |
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* A Visual inspection is a mandatory part of the Hydrostatic Test
(Re qualification) Procedure.
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** In addition to the above requirement, annual visual inspections are recommended. |
Note 1: 4B specification steel cylinders qualify for a 12 year hydrostatic test when re qualified by the water jacket method only. Proof tests are valid for 7 years , both methods are required by Transport Canada Permit.
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