The Chairman
Chairman of the Board
Hey all,
I just did my PSI training down in Sarasota with Steve Fordyce... PSI inspector #004. What a treat!!! He was in the first class way back when, and man does that dude know his tanks. I saw tons of wigged out stuff and learned so much about tanks. I highly reccomend it to anyone, and if you are in the Central Florida area, go ahead and make the pilgrimage and learn from the master.
One question that I know had come up repeatedly was just how many tanks ruptured (popped, exploded, etc.) under pressure per year... the answer is a consistent 4. I also learned that appoximately %5 of tanks inspected or hydroed in a given year fail for one reason or another. I bought my own tank inspection equipment while I was there, and have already used it on 6 tanks (all passed).
No, I don't work for a Dive Shop and I have never inspected tanks before. I guess I took the class because I just don't trust others with my safety. I know that I would not take a shortcut, but I can't be sure of someone trying to knock out a bunch of tanks before closing. My next purchase will be a tank roller (tumbler) and then an eddy current tester.
I just did my PSI training down in Sarasota with Steve Fordyce... PSI inspector #004. What a treat!!! He was in the first class way back when, and man does that dude know his tanks. I saw tons of wigged out stuff and learned so much about tanks. I highly reccomend it to anyone, and if you are in the Central Florida area, go ahead and make the pilgrimage and learn from the master.
One question that I know had come up repeatedly was just how many tanks ruptured (popped, exploded, etc.) under pressure per year... the answer is a consistent 4. I also learned that appoximately %5 of tanks inspected or hydroed in a given year fail for one reason or another. I bought my own tank inspection equipment while I was there, and have already used it on 6 tanks (all passed).
No, I don't work for a Dive Shop and I have never inspected tanks before. I guess I took the class because I just don't trust others with my safety. I know that I would not take a shortcut, but I can't be sure of someone trying to knock out a bunch of tanks before closing. My next purchase will be a tank roller (tumbler) and then an eddy current tester.