Starting back at the basics is a great idea. The "Basics" series. Travel restrictions are being lifted here a bit in the Northern Philippines and have our first dive trip planned for August 7th. A second (week-long) trip planned for the 15th, FINALLY!!! Can't wait to get deep and wet.
Hey James, new subscriber here. Im curious what your opinions are on Florida springs are like, maybe you can make a video on the best caves/springs you have done in florida. Just curious as I am really trying to get scuba certified and want to have a list of awesome places to go when I join the underwater biker club.
Hey James, do you have a video on how to choose a scubatank? I'm thinking of getting one but the scuba tanks are the part of the equipment I heard the least about so far
Thank you for the info; I need to find out if my 96 Catalina will blow up on me. I want to know, after 40 years, what signs will tell me that it's time to let it go.
Hi James, Great Video! Now i have a video guide for tank markings 👍👍👍 Is it true.. that AL80 tanks say 80cubic ft at 3Kpsi ACTUALLY holds 77cubic ft. ? Cheers!
Your air cylinder can be used to transport compressed gas over public roads. The DOT regulates the tank to be sure it is safe for transport. Not sure they care if it is safe for diving.
When buying a used tank, can the hydro test and visual test have lapsed for a while, so long as you do both before using it, or does it have have been maintained to be used?
What happens when a tank has been in storage for over 5 years and doesn't get its required hydro test? Can the tank be subsequently tested or does it just need to be destroyed?
Very informative video, thanks! Why do you have your rigging kit around the side rather than in a line with the tank valve opening? I've not seen that before.
Hi, I am looking for good tutorials for "how to dive from a zodiac kind of boat", I am wondering about how should I do it, how to get into the sea? what is the safe position to jump into the sea? I dived only on big diving boats and now I am wondering how to dive on the small zodiac. Can you please guide thank you :)
Remember doing PSI PCI VCI at DEMA last year and being the only UK diver there, they made me get up and say the steel cylinder's markings 😂 Moment of oh sh** what are they again.
not meaning to start anything but a vip is not a fed or state regulation it is something put in place by dive shops to keep them safe. people were not caring for their tanks and they were getting internal damage be for their next hydro and causing problems (bang) so dive shops got together and they outcome was the vip to keep people safe. well that was the story i was told when i took my vip class.
DOT does not dictate the manufacturing standards or rules in any way. They regulate the practice and rules for transporting COMMERCIAL compressed gas cylinders.
Nice explanation dude. We need more knowledgeable divers like you in the industry.
This is perfect! Thank you so much! I needed to quickly review this piece of information and your video delivered without any extraneous fluff
Thanks for the info James.. Nice little video 👍👍
Great overview on cylinder markings. Thanks James.
Starting back at the basics is a great idea. The "Basics" series. Travel restrictions are being lifted here a bit in the Northern Philippines and have our first dive trip planned for August 7th. A second (week-long) trip planned for the 15th, FINALLY!!! Can't wait to get deep and wet.
Exactly the information I was searching for. Thank you
Quick nice and fun to watch. cheers James!
Thanks 👍
Thank you for the informative video and also a reminder for me to check the dates.
Just dropped all my tanks off for Hydro testing last week. Keep up the great information videos.
Thanks, will do!
Yes, we all miss Pompano Dive Center. I heard that Sea Xp will start Tech diving later in the year.
Thanks for posting this much appreciated, Been watching your channel a long time now and always enjoy your videos James.
Keep up the good work.
Much appreciated! Thanks Foxtailedcritter!
Hey James, new subscriber here. Im curious what your opinions are on Florida springs are like, maybe you can make a video on the best caves/springs you have done in florida. Just curious as I am really trying to get scuba certified and want to have a list of awesome places to go when I join the underwater biker club.
Good refresher! Thanks for the info.
great video. You would be surprised teachers who barely cover this topic or barely touch on it.
Great job with the Yankee pronunciation of aluminum. You’ve assimilated nicely.
Thank you kindly
Hey James, do you have a video on how to choose a scubatank? I'm thinking of getting one but the scuba tanks are the part of the equipment I heard the least about so far
Thank you James for another great informative video.
Thank you for the info; I need to find out if my 96 Catalina will blow up on me. I want to know, after 40 years, what signs will tell me that it's time to let it go.
Hi James, Great Video! Now i have a video guide for tank markings 👍👍👍
Is it true.. that AL80 tanks say 80cubic ft at 3Kpsi ACTUALLY holds 77cubic ft. ?
Cheers!
Great videos
Thanks, That was informative for young whippersnappers (in diving terms) like me.
Why do you reckon that here in Australia the tanks are required to be hydro tested every single year?. GROAAAAN!!!!
Your air cylinder can be used to transport compressed gas over public roads. The DOT regulates the tank to be sure it is safe for transport. Not sure they care if it is safe for diving.
Beat me to it 👏
When buying a used tank, can the hydro test and visual test have lapsed for a while, so long as you do both before using it, or does it have have been maintained to be used?
What happens when a tank has been in storage for over 5 years and doesn't get its required hydro test? Can the tank be subsequently tested or does it just need to be destroyed?
just has to get tested before it gets refilled
I’ve got steels tanks made in 60s. If they pass vip and hydro, sometime VIP with Eddy Current (VE) depending on birth year for Aluminums, use it.
Very informative video, thanks! Why do you have your rigging kit around the side rather than in a line with the tank valve opening? I've not seen that before.
I don't. I just loosened it and moved it out of the way for the video to get the shot I needed!
Hi, I am looking for good tutorials for "how to dive from a zodiac kind of boat", I am wondering about how should I do it, how to get into the sea?
what is the safe position to jump into the sea? I dived only on big diving boats and now I am wondering how to dive on the small zodiac. Can you please guide thank you :)
I’m really curious about full face masks. What purpose do they serve, when would you be required to use one, and they are properly used?
DOT regulates scuba cylinders because they are transported on our highways and byways. It falls in their jurisdiction. 👍
Even when I think I know everything, I always learn something. I never knew that the 3 in '3AL' was for 3 guage. The more you know.
The dot markings are about it being legal to transport over roads.
Remember doing PSI PCI VCI at DEMA last year and being the only UK diver there, they made me get up and say the steel cylinder's markings 😂 Moment of oh sh** what are they again.
5 years for a hydro test? That makes tank ownership make much more sense than here with an annual test requirement!
you also have a yearly visual inspection in the us.
We have annual hydro and visual
Josh Dredge that’s excessive. Where you located.....to make sure I never move there.
Aaron L Australia.
By the cylinder surface is so porous! Is it old or corrosion ?
YaY! A new video!!! :D
not meaning to start anything but a vip is not a fed or state regulation it is something put in place by dive shops to keep them safe. people were not caring for their tanks and they were getting internal damage be for their next hydro and causing problems (bang) so dive shops got together and they outcome was the vip to keep people safe. well that was the story i was told when i took my vip class.
I guess you missed the new toyota corolla model? Its a pretty nice car nowadays
I didn’t mean to slight the Corolla! Great car, does the job, and very common.
It’s controlled by department of transport cause that’s how you transport compressed air
DOT does not dictate the manufacturing standards or rules in any way. They regulate the practice and rules for transporting COMMERCIAL compressed gas cylinders.
George Bernard Shaw...
So close to 5 minutes
Can you translate these units into a metrical system? For European viewers it will be helpful! Thanks