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To: "Cameron Gary" <camerong@le*.sy*.bt*.co*.uk*>
Subject: Re: Oxygen Tank Colours
From: Hans Jessen Hansen <hans@bi*.ru*.dk*>
Cc: "[SMTP] techdiver" <techdiver@opal.com>
Date: Sat, 7 Jan 1995 03:05:51 +0000

On Wed, 4 Jan 1995, Cameron, Gary wrote:

> 
> 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.
> 
> Any other relevant information appreciated.
> 
> P.S. I did place this request on REC.SCUBA but our news machine blew up over 
> christmas.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Gary Cameron
> --


In Denmark we use light blue tanks with white shoulder. Medical grade 
have yellow bottom.

A picture can be found at biocat.ruc.dk in the file O2_tank.tif.

Hans Jessen Hansen

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