A dispute at Glenn's Aquarius

[Teamcasa]

It's not trivial when they're MY tanks, MY compressor, and the gas that I didn't charge for (32%).

If somebody's lending you stuff and doesn't charge for a fill, at least have the decency to return the tank with 500 psi in it.

Lending? I thought this was about renting tanks from a shop.

 

[TishaDee]

How would a tank with salt water in it for less than a few hours (assuming the renter breathed it down just before returning it), require 10 hours of tumbling? This of course, assumes that the tank was completely empty and water entered through the regulator.

While I personally abhor people who bring me tanks with less than a hundred psi in them, I've never found any water in tanks when VISing them.

If there was significant rust in the tank when the valve was removed, it certainly didn't come from a diver that morning; it was there beforehand, and the last customer would likely be paying to service a tank that was likely damaged from poor compressor maintenance or filling procedures.

Obviously reading comprehension isn't your strong suit. I hope you paid attention is scuba class.

 

[TishaDee]

My grandmother has a saying for this. Better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are dumb, rather then open it and prove them right.

 

[Jim Ernst]

Come on Dan....

Glen runs a pretty nice shop and does a nice job of caring for his custormers...

I have known him a long time and I know he can be gruff but he also has a great sense of humor and will do you right if you do him the same.

I have from experience found Glen to be a great guy and a great shop...

Remember there are always two sides to every story.

I will say no more then the fact I will stand up for Glen as I have ALWAYS been treated as a friend and good customer:no

 

[alibi 2]

My grandmother has a saying for this. Better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are dumb, rather then open it and prove them right.

I don't usually respond to your type of post ...but I got to say...Your wording is very negative and nasty...which is not helpful to teaching others...I myself lost your train of thought due to your wording..

Draining tanks can allow saltwater intrusion...which requires cleaning of the tanks(ie tumbling )prior to refilling...costly...and any diver who comes in with less than 500psi is not diving as instructed...be safe surface with 500psi!

 

[TishaDee]

I don't usually respond to your type of post ...but I got to say...Your wording is very negative and nasty...which is not helpful to teaching others...I myself lost your train of thought due to your wording..

Draining tanks can allow saltwater intrusion...which requires cleaning of the tanks(ie tumbling )prior to refilling...costly...and any diver who comes in with less than 500psi is not diving as instructed...be safe surface with 500psi!

Sorry this was not intended at you, but rather the person who was inaccurately stating I implied something I didn't.

 

[scubaddiction]

While I cannot provide information on whether less than 300psi is actually harmful or not, I would like to add my two-cents about Glenn and his shop. It has been my experience that while Glenn may be opinionated and he certainly can argue like a lawyer he is also a kind person. My experiences with him as a customer have always gone well. He has given me fantastic deals on equipment, rentals and air fills. In fact just yesterday he fixed two pieces of gear and gave me a battery for my computer. Didn't charge me a thing. And No lecture.

Glenn is he kind of person that will treat you well as long as you are treating him (or his gear) well. If not, then he is going to stand up for himself, his shop or his gear. If I had rented Glenn's tanks and then brought them back in close to or less than 300psi, I would offer an apology or at least a heads up. Then, I think Glenn might recognize that his gear was being treated with respect. I also know that Glenn is the kind of guy who can apologize if he is wrong and who can look at his part in a situation...if he is wrong, he'll own it. If not, he is not the kind of guy to sit around hoping people will like him. He is honest and helpful and if you give him a chance and treat him with respect he would give you the shirt off his back.

That is my two-cents about Glenn. I was pretty sad to read that some people won't go into his shop based on other people's word of mouth. I recommend getting to know these guys before making assumptions.

 

[Jim Ernst]

While I cannot provide information on whether less than 300psi is actually harmful or not, I would like to add my two-cents about Glenn and his shop. It has been my experience that while Glenn may be opinionated and he certainly can argue like a lawyer he is also a kind person. My experiences with him as a customer have always gone well. He has given me fantastic deals on equipment, rentals and air fills. In fact just yesterday he fixed two pieces of gear and gave me a battery for my computer. Didn't charge me a thing. And No lecture.

Glenn is he kind of person that will treat you well as long as you are treating him (or his gear) well. If not, then he is going to stand up for himself, his shop or his gear. If I had rented Glenn's tanks and then brought them back in close to or less than 300psi, I would offer an apology or at least a heads up. Then, I think Glenn might recognize that his gear was being treated with respect. I also know that Glenn is the kind of guy who can apologize if he is wrong and who can look at his part in a situation...if he is wrong, he'll own it. If not, he is not the kind of guy to sit around hoping people will like him. He is honest and helpful and if you give him a chance and treat him with respect he would give you the shirt off his back.

That is my two-cents about Glenn. I was pretty sad to read that some people won't go into his shop based on other people's word of mouth. I recommend getting to know these guys before making assumptions.

THANK YOU Sunny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You rock and said it all so well and better then I could ever!!!!:10:

 

[alibi 2]

Sorry this was not intended at you, but rather the person who was inaccurately stating I implied something I didn't.

Ok,,, ...I understand...:blinking:

 

[wedivebc]

My grandmother has a saying for this. Better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are dumb, rather then open it and prove them right.

As someone who admits to not being aware of the VIP procedures you should probably take Grandma's advice.
dannobee's reply to your post was accurate. A tank with 300psi could not get water in it unless the diver was at 20 ata which equates to over 600ft (in which case water is the least of his worries).
Water in a tank post dive at worst requires a rinse and a dry out. A hydro and tumbling on that tank is ridiculous.
Since you wish to become a dive shop owner you may want to learn about these things.