SCUBA Cylinder requirements, specifications and legislation for New Zealand.

[PCoetzee]

Hi There.

I am in the process of migrating to the Auckland area and need to know what the requirements are for compressed SCUBA cylinders in NZ.
I own 2 doubles sets as well as a number of single sport cylinders as well as multiple stage cylinders.

Must scuba valves have burst discs? many of mine don't.
Most of my cylinders have an M25 neck thread. Is that common in NZ? Do you use the 3/4 Inch neck threads?
Most of my cylinders are yellow and grey. Is the colour schemes enforced by law?

I am trying to decide if I should ship my cylinders to NZ or just sell them and buy 1 or 2 new sets in New Zealand upon arrival.

Regards
Pete

 

[Frosty]

Hi Pete--short version--Sell your cylinders and buy some here.
Long version.
1)standard kiwi cylinders use 3/4 npsm threads
2)You are required to have burst disks in your valves.
3)Your cylinder is required to have a LAB number which they wont have or you can apply for a SP number which will cost you $130 per cylinder with no promise it will pass.
4) ALL NZ cylinders must be painted purple or pink.--nahh sorry Im kidding on that one-Color doesn't matter.

I'd suggest you contact Global Dive (http//www.globaldive.com) and they will be able to give you a case by case answer