Technical Specialist

Visual Inspection Program

The purpose of the Visual Inspection is simply to see / ascertain the state of the inside of a Cylinder and has various legal requirements, for example in many Countries this should be done as an annual inspection and for other every two (2) to three (3) years or even five (5) for a new cylinder in some areas.  We highly recommend taking a manufacturers course!

Check the local laws where you are to be sure!

Scuba cylinders are extremely tough and designed for the hard service they receive. To provide many years of safe and trouble-free diving, a scuba cylinder must be well cared for and properly maintained. Crucial to that care and maintenance is the complete visual inspection every scuba cylinder must undergo at least once a year during service.
Anyone carrying out a visual inspection assumes considerable responsibility.

The consequences of an incomplete or superficial inspection can be severe for you, your co-workers and your customers if you are a dive professional...  

Note from a Cylinder Manufacturer - The visual inspection of every Luxfer scuba cylinder should take place at least once every twelve months, or at any opportune time under twelve months. Some scuba cylinders need more frequent visual inspection. Such as Fire Fighters BA equipment...

The Process of Internal Visual Inspection

Included in the program are the following sections:

• Equipment you will need to perform a visual inspection and stickers / decals
• Categorizing Your Cylinder: Before you begin your inspection, you must determine what kind of cylinder you are about to inspect.
• Frequency of Inspection: You must also decide how frequently you are going to inspect your scuba cylinders. This will depend partly upon the condition of the cylinder and how often it is used.
• Before Inspection Begins: Everything you need to know to get ready for an inspection.
• What are you are looking for?
  • Signs of Stress (Small Cracks or Fissures in the metal)
  • Rust or Corrosion
  • Any damage to valves or fittings
  • General overall condition of the cylinder both inside and out
• Examples below...
  

NOTES: There is much information about the inspection procedures which, if included in the Inspection Process, would make it unwieldy and difficult to read.

Inspection Process:  In seven sections, everything you need to know to take you through the inspection process.

Useful lists and forms as well as sources for equipment, accessories and further technical references. Each APPENDIX should be reviewed as needed after its first reading. The Glossary of Terms is one of the Appendices.

These NOTES are an important part of the Inspection Process and will help you understand some of the reasons why a particular instruction was given, or may elaborate on a particular point, or may explain how to do something. You must read and understand the NOTES before you conduct visual inspections on an scuba cylinder.
We recommend that you review / refer to your NOTES frequently.

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