Scuba Diving for Kids

  Scuba Tank Care

 

● General Scuba Information	●Diving Programs for Kids	●Scuba Tank Care
●Scuba Terminology	●Best Scuba Diving Locations for Beginners	●Tips for The Beginner Diver
●Types of Scuba Diving	●	●

Tips for Scuba tank care

• Never completely empty a scuba tank to ensure moisture doesn’t enter. Always leave at least 100psi of pressure in the tank at the end of your dive.
   

• Keep all inspections current based on statutory regulations.
   

• Bring your tank to a professional for filling and regular inspection.
   

• Always rinse the scuba tank and valve in fresh water after use.
  

• Store tank in a cool, dry location, away from extreme temperature variations.
   

• A scuba tank should not be left in a closed car in the heat of the day.
   

• A scuba tank should be stored standing.
   

• Wedge your tank between other items in the rear of your vehicle to make certain the tank will not move.
   

• Carry your tank with care and attention to avoid malfunction and injury.
   

• The scuba tank valve should not be turned off too tightly. It only has to be just nipped closed enough to stop the air flow.
   

• A scuba tank should be filled with clean, dry air. Any discolor around the air outlet or bad odor should be treated with suspicion.
   

• Always make sure seals are clean (regulator and tank valve) before attaching. You want to be certain sand is not present.