Local dive shop tanks out of vis AND hydro. Is this common?

[BoltSnap]

Practically everything they told you is a huge BS. I have never heard this much BS about VCI and Hydro from a dive shop before.

 

[Marie13]

What are the chances this shop is on the edge financially and is trying to save some money on maintenance?

 

[Marie13]

Thanks for the advice guys! I agree, I need to stop using this shop. The issue is they are SO CLOSE to me (under 10 minute drive) and everything else is at least 40 minutes AND a toll bridge away. But I suppose that's the price I must pay for a quality shop.

I drive an hour each way to get fills. Just a fact of life sometimes.

 

[rhwestfall]

I'm sure the shop's Agency as well as their insurer would be impressed...

 

[rhwestfall]

As a commercial operation, DOT and OSHA/PESH might be thrilled too..

 

[PeskyMonkey]

What are the chances this shop is on the edge financially and is trying to save some money on maintenance?

To be honest, based on the state of the shop, I would say pretty high.

 

[broncobowsher]

In that case the compressor is probably way over due for fresh oil and filters as well. Not what you want to get fills from.

 

[tursiops]

Not naming the shop makes the OP complicit in any issues caused by the shop....just sayin'

 

[DiveHewi]

Any shop that fails to do hydro's and viz inspections is not one I would trust to maintain a scuba compressor.
Instant boycott for me.

Sorry for the "funny" icon. My mouse is giving me problems and I can't find a way to remove the remark. I DO NOT find this funny in any way, shape, or form!

 

[PR_SMITH]

Sorry for the "funny" icon. My mouse is giving me problems and I can't find a way to remove the remark. I DO NOT find this funny in any way, shape, or form!

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