New tank buyer questions

[Eric Sedletzky]

I’m 6’4” and use 120’s. I like the longer skinnier profile. 100’s are good too, but 20 more CF, why not? I just traded my dive shop a 100 for a 120. They can rent out the 100 easier and I wanted another 120.
I take my own tanks into the hydro place, I think they’re up to $35 now?

 

[broncobowsher]

Who typically pays for the hydro on tanks that are out of hydro, but have a guarantee?

There is no typical answer to the question. It is factored into the value of the tank.
You can ask the seller to guarantee it will pass, in that case it is in the best interest of the seller to just do the hydro and sell them with a fresh hydro. But you will pay more. Not just the cost of the hydro, but the work involved in taking them in to hydro and picking them up again. That is time, and having someone spend time on something will cost you. That is why it is cheaper if you pick them up and have them hydrod. That is your time and you can put your own value on that time.

To expect a seller to hydro for free, go pound sand. To expect a seller to do a hydro and sell to you at cost, you can try to negotiate that. Maybe they will, maybe they will just wait for a buyer that isn't an inconvience?

I get my best deals on empty, out of hydro tanks. A quick peak inside, looks good enough, I'll take. I've also bought the exact tanks I wanted that were being sold with a fresh hydro just done to them.

 

[-JD-]

Be aware that there are specific procedures that need to be followed for hydro-testing Hot Dip Galvanized steel cylinders. Be sure that your facility is aware of them or you may end up with in incorrectly failed and permanently disqualified tank. Your local fire extinguisher shop may not be experienced with HDG cylinders.