Scuba tanks

[Sprice37]

I was rear ended two days ago and had eight tanks in the rear of my navigator. Question is what/how/etc is the proper way to now deal with these tanks? I am assuming I need a visual, hydro and eddy current test done on each. Already three valves have large dents and need replaced. I am hoping for some professional insight.

 

[rick00001967]

i'm no service pro but sounds like you def need them recertified as you described. i would do it asap and claim it on the accident insurance for any of the repairs or replacements

 

[tbone1004]

not sure how anything on a tank can get dented, so please post pictures. Tanks are probably fine, but would send in for hydro/eddy testing on ali's and hydro/vip on steels. Obviously claim this cost in the accident, and if damage was done to the valves they are all due for replacement. If you do replace, replace them with 200bar "pro valves" if possible and they were yoke only before. Might as well get better valves while you're at it. Odds are the tanks themselves are fine, it takes a lot to really damage them to the point where they aren't safe anymore.

 

[industrious95]

Were all the tanks damaged, or are you just afraid they are? If you're not sure, then have your dive shop check them out.

I was rear ended last summer with 3 tanks in the car. $12,000 worth of damage. The tops of the tanks smashed into the hatchback and cracked the plastic. It never even occurred to me to get them checked. And they've been on about 20 dives each since then, and have all had their annual VIP with no issues.

An AL80 is usually pumped up to 3000 psi, my steels to 3500. If there was a crack, you'd know it.