what is the useful life span of an al 80 tank and what does it cost to have them re-hydroed? I am considering purchasing
what is the useful life span of an al80 tank?
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Hydro is about $20, useful life if not stored at max pressure for LONG periods of time and provided its not part of the DOT recall (?warning) group.. about 10,000 fills.
scubapro50
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average is 15 to 20 years ... depending on how well it was taken care of and how many times it was filled ......
Bob3
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In addition to a hydro every 5 years ($8 - $50), some shops require an eddy current test, "Viz +", every year to the tune of $10 - $30.
If required, those "Viz Plus" costs can add up over the lifetime of the tank, making steel bottles a very attractive proposition.
If required, those "Viz Plus" costs can add up over the lifetime of the tank, making steel bottles a very attractive proposition.
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