O2 cleaning tanks

[wallacm]

I'm trying to remember what the solution is to O2 clean tanks with. I know its only like 2 capfuls of the solution and then the rest is water. I'd appreciate it if someone can tell me what the solution is.
Thanks

 

[wallacm]

nevermind I figured it out thanks anyways

 

[partridge]

You mind sharing?

Also, if I buy brand new tanks, do I need to O2 clean them? Or should I just go to a shop and say I want to buy an O2 clean tank? And if they did not know what I mean, then I should run.

 

[texdiveguy]

Also, if I buy brand new tanks, do I need to O2 clean them? Or should I just go to a shop and say I want to buy an O2 clean tank? And if they did not know what I mean, then I should run.

If you intend for the tank you buy 'new' to be O2 clean,,,you or the shop will have to O2 clean it,,they don't come from the factories that way.

 

[partridge]

Thank you. Same goes for regs? I have seen some pictures of a green reg somewhere when I wasnt interested yet. Is that EAN only or do they factory produce O2 clean regs?

 

[pescador775]

I don't clean new tanks. I've filled several steel with 100% O2 with no problems. Luxfer says that their tanks are O2 clean from the factory. Most new valves are also O2 clean and that is the more important consideration. I have O2 cleaned some used tanks. I don't use mickey mouse detergents; instead, ENSOLV, the friendly substitute for trichlorethane is employed. Rinse once with a pint of that stuff and drain. Air dry. Reuse the expensive solvent for general purposes.

 

[Hoosier]

PSI recommends a BLUE GOLD, not a simple green.


OxygenOxygen - Valves, gauges, cylinders, lines, pipes and metal parts.

Application: Dilution: Rinsed: Dried:
Hand Wiping w/Lint Free Swab 2%-4% Yes(Mandatory) Yes (usually use Nitrogen)​

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Divers - Gauges, regulators.
Application: Dilution: Rinsed: Dried:
Hand Wiping 2%-4% Yes(Mandatory) Yes(usually use Nitrogen)​

 

[amascuba]

If you intend for the tank you buy 'new' to be O2 clean,,,you or the shop will have to O2 clean it,,they don't come from the factories that way.

My buddy bought a couple AL80's that came from the factory with an O2 clean sticker on it.

 

[texdiveguy]

My buddy bought a couple AL80's that came from the factory with an O2 clean sticker on it.

OK....you may be onto something with the Al.,,,,but steel need to be cleaned....and since it is an 'easy process' I choose to O2 clean even new Al if I am using them for O2.

 

[Mike Edmonston]

You mind sharing?

Also, if I buy brand new tanks, do I need to O2 clean them? Or should I just go to a shop and say I want to buy an O2 clean tank? And if they did not know what I mean, then I should run.

You should ALWAYS o2 clean new tanks if you plan or partial pressure filling. Specially Worthington cylinders! I can take a brand new tank, tumble it for 3 hours, then upon draining the cleaning media and fluid is BLACK! really nasty stuff.

Valves take about 30 minutes to o2 clean, so it's really no big deal to take it apart and sonic bath it.

The only manifolds that I install from the box are the 200 and 300 bar DIVE RITES. Their stuff really is o2 clean.

Remember that there is a huge difference between o2 clean, o2 parts compatible, and o2 service ready.

If you want a o2 service ready regulator for deco, I recommend the OMS workhorse. I'm sure there are plenty of regs out there that work fine, but the OMS is the only one "to my knowledge" that comes from the factory o2 SERVICE READY.

At any rate, make sure you fill your o2 slowly (about 70 to 80 cfm) and always open your DECO bottle VERY SLOWLY! that should keep you out of trouble... maybe

Cheers

Mike