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I don't have an answer to this yet, but I am researching it. I'm sure the list will come up with the right answers too. I just moved to a new area, and this past weekend a local dive shop with a big electric IANTD sign refused to fill my doubles with 30% from a bank because they were missing at least 4 stickers. He wanted lots of money to take my rig apart and inspect it, and more money if the tanks needed to be cleaned. I worked for many years as an engineer in the field of instrumentation, and have cleaned thousands of thermowells for O2 service. My tanks are clean, the valves are all made of the right stuff, I have a valid VIP and hydro. I politely told the guy "no thanks", and made other arrangements. This guy started spouting rules and government agencies I've never heard of, and also mentioned OSHA. I'd hate to see what this guy would say if he saw my simply marked deco bottles. I know how to get my bottles filled, but haven't tried to get my own tanks filled far from home, where no one knows me. Do I need to keep a supply of stickers for travelling? al -- On Sun, 2 May 1999 12:25:12 mikejsk wrote: > > > >I have several questions about tank markings. > >1: Which are actually regulated outside the scuba industry ? I know Hydro >dates and the stamp are controlled by the government. In other words which >markers are legally required ? > >2: Are there any international marking standards ? If I travel with a tank >through customs what is expected ? Does green and yellow mean Nitrox every >where? > >3: Are there any regulations on Argon cylinders ? > >4: What is required on a VIP and O2 clean sticker ? Can one fill station >refuse to honor a sticker because it is from another agency or country ? > > >I have been reading the E-mails and see valid points all through the >discusion. I am trying to sort out what is on my tanks because of govt >regulations, which are scuba politics and what would work best for my style >of diving. > >These discussions are rather opinionated and heated. > >As a travelling diver, I will eventually run into fill stations and charter >captains that require one set of markings or another. > >I am seeing a need for a broader education on this topic. > >Any information would be appreciated. > >Thanks >Mike J > > > > >-- >Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. >Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'. > Get your FREE Email at http://mailcity.lycos.com Get your PERSONALIZED START PAGE at http://my.lycos.com -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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