Question Eddy current testers

[rjack321]

What do you recommend to do with 6351 alloy? Is it worth it to get them tested if you have a compressor? Or is it better to just junk them?

I have 3 (1 100 and 2 80's) that need to do something... either be junked or eddy.

@tursiops, what say you?

Recycle them. Around here a normal hydro is $35 and the VE is like $20 extra. So $55+ for a tank that is worth about $15 (as scrap). Nobody will fill them either. They are more work and cost than they are worth at this point.

With your own compressor you could do it yourself of course. I don't know anyone with a home compressor who wants to stand next to them though.

 

[rob.mwpropane]

I don't know anyone with a home compressor who wants to stand next to them though.

Exactly the answer I'm looking for... to the scrap they're going.

 

[Couv]

The VE needs to be done by an authorized retester not just a guy with an eddy current at a scuba shop (who can't legally mark the OP's cylinders).

Whoops. Thank you.

 

[Clashswims]

I’m looking for a hydro test facility that does eddy current test for the VE stamp. In Texas. Thanks

Interesting doc. To read. I stand by “Alloy 6351 T6 will not make a comeback I’m not trying to start a comment war. Information is good. For Houston locals Roger/western sales participated .

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