US Tank in Europe and Vice Versa

[Leadking]

I have the same problem. I bought a tank without the DOT cert. It has the following markings:
'Faber 82/161/96 ARIA 200/300 Kg/cm2 15.0 Litri 16.4kg

I have taken it to two shops and they say they don't know how to hydro it without the DOT markings.

Is there anyway I can get this tank a hydro or is there a way to get it DOT certified?

There is no way it will ever be DOT certified. The best you can do is get a safety hydro that will confirm its integrity, but no legitimate hydro facility will put their hydro stamp on it. The safety hydro will be so that you know YOU can safely fill it.

 

[Emerich Heny]

There is no DOT regulation that prohibits a non DOT tank from being filled and transported provided it is not offered for transportation in interstate commerce.
So it is perfectly legal for anyone to fill it and for you to transport it as a private individual. I have non DOT tanks that I fill myself and I have a letter from DOT that backs up that it is legal to do so.
Most, if not all shops won't do it either from lack of knowledge of the regulations or fear. Best bet, make friends with a diver that has a compressor.
You can call or email DOT, explain your situation, and request a letter of clarafication on the subject and that might, and thats a big MIGHT, convince a shop to fill it. They have always been helpful when I have contacted them.

 

[Emerich Heny]

Hello Captain,

Thanks for your valuable posting. It's been 7 years from your original answer to that post however the situation that was described is exactly what I am facing at the present. I have 2 brand new tanks from Europe and because of the no DOT stamp the local shop refuse to fill up the tanks. Do you still have the copy of the DOT that back up your case? If so could you please let me know. I attempted to gather clarification through DOT without success (I most likely got in touch with the wrong guy at DOT)

 

[Blue Quaker]

Hi Emerich,
Your location shows up as Calgary, Canada. You will need Transport Canada approval (TC) not the USA Govt. DOT. I had a UK Luxfer scuba cylinder with me when I moved from the UK in 1982. TC issued me a special permit that allowed me to use it in Canada, but it took 20 months to complete the paperwork, including getting documents from the plant where the cylinder was manufactured, before I was home free and clear.