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Dave
I don't think that it is illegal to fill an epoxy coated tank,
however it would be foolish to go out and buy one. The epoxy flexes
and cracks with time, and the potential for unseen corrosion is high.
Epoxy coatings can be tumbled out, and a good tank inspector will
insist on its removal. Personally, I wouldn't buy one.
Andy Cohen
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Subject: Re: epoxy coatings
Author: dmabry@mi*.co* at EXTERNAL
Date: 3/12/97 7:44 AM
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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