Hydro Testing on the Island?
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Stathis is a smart guy and he likes having the parts in stock and the tools to do the job. I consider him a friend too.
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gopbroek
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As I understand it, he is also willing to do full fills on AL100's. As I see it this is a good thing for everyone on the island. Not throwing rocks at Meridiano but competition on fills (especially on EAN) can only be a good thing. Lin Mar seemed to be limited in its operation and did not do EAN fills so they were never really a true competitor to Meridiano.
WetInPortland
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I'm curious about the economics of the little compressor. May I ask the brand/model? Realize too that electricity is expensive, and almost any long-term rental (and even many short-term) will have you pay for electricity. I would guess that a small compressor is not very energy efficient (at least not as efficient as a large one).
Also, transporting the tanks to Mexico?
WetInPortland
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What's the name of this shop again, please? I don't see the quoted post from northernone in the thread, and I gather that Stathis is the owner/tech's name, not the name of the shop. The confusion over *-Mission (La Mission on Salas between Melgar and 5a Ave; Casa Mission on 55th Ave between Calle 1 Sur and Juarez) makes the thread hard to follow.
bamafan
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Hopefully they'll hydro my old steel 72s, but if not I guess I'll just have to get some AL80s or whatever. We are contemplating renting an apartment or small house on the island and even at $10 to rent a tank it can add up quickly so I'll be bringing my little compressor. According to SouthWest's baggage policy I'm pretty sure I can bring it on the airplane. It should be interesting doing the "bag drag" with it
Open up an account with Merdiano's. They have al 80's and even steel tanks. We rent from them a few times a year and an al80 of air is about $2.50. I can't see anything else being that cost efficient.
bamafan
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Merdiano's also fills privately owned tanks.
There is no name on the shop. It is just a rollup door in the industrial building right across the street from the entrance to Casa Mission. Stathis is the Greek owner.
Not seeing the point in filling your own tanks? Unless you're diving with friends, shore diving or carrying a second??
We are moving there and yea I have tanks but can only think of using them when diving with friends, sidemount or deco diving.....
We are moving there and yea I have tanks but can only think of using them when diving with friends, sidemount or deco diving.....
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