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To: "Cameron Gary" <camerong@le*.sy*.bt*.co*.uk*>
Subject: Re: Oxygen Tank Colours
From: ddoolett@me*.ad*.ed*.au* (David Doolette)
Cc: techdiver@opal.com
Date: Thu, 5 Jan 1995 11:26:15 +1030

>
>I am trying to get information on the colours used on 100% Oxygen tanks, as 
>used in emergency situations. eg medical grade.
>As diving is becoming more "International" it is possible that in 
>emergencies, people could be given the wrong gas.
>What I need to know is, what colour(s)  and patterns a particular country 
>uses for its Emergency Oxygen. Also any possible conflicts that may arise.

In Australia:

medical oxygen cylinder has a black body and the shoulder is painted in four 
quarters, alternating black and white.  Valves are either a bullnose 
threaded fitting or a dual pin index system.

regards,

David Doolette
ddoolett@me*.ad*.ed*.au*

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