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Jack Thomas wrote:
> 
> Dave Mabry wrote:
> >
> > Are there any problems associated with older steel tanks that have been
> > epoxy coated on the inside?  I may have a chance to buy some 71.2 cu ft
> > that have the coating.  Can they be used for O2?
> >
> > Thanks.
> > --
> > Dave Mabry     dmabry@mi*.co*
> > Great Lakes Maritime Institute Underwater Research Team
> > NACD           NSS-CDS #42872
> >
>  Dave: *ANY* tank with an epoxy coating is illegal, and should not be
> used. Take the tank to any qualified cylinder inspector, and he/she will
> tell you the same thing. They are just too dangerous, especially the
> steel ones.
> 
> Jack Thomas DM
> PSI Inspector #5795 (Professional Scuba Inspector)
> DAN O2 Provider
> TDI
> Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Jack,

When you say "illegal", do you mean a DOT law?  Or a CTC law?  I've
never heard of a law against the coating.  Based on the responses I've
gotten, there are many folks using them.  I know of several stores that
will VIP and hydro them.  Are they violating the law?

-- 
Dave Mabry     dmabry@mi*.co*
Great Lakes Maritime Institute Underwater Research Team
NACD           NSS-CDS #42872


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