On Sat, 10 Jun 2000 15:07:15 +1000
David Strike <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hi, Wayne!  I read Mike's follow-up post with the newspaper report, but it
> was still short on detail.  It'd be interesting to know if the dive
> operation pumped gas other than compressed air?  If you wouldn't mind
> posting them as they come to hand, I'd certainly be interested in any follow
> up accounts of what actually ocurred.

> Also - and as an aside - what are the cylinder testing requirements in
> Canada in terms of a VIP as opposed to hydrostatic tests?

Requirements? We are still self regulating here.     :-)

The standard industry guideline is followed....Yearly visual with 5yr
hydro.

I am noticing that some dive stores [the progressive one's] are
requiring Visual + stickers before they will fill.
They will not accept the old look with light and mirrors standard for
good reason IMO.
I have seen examples of tanks that passed one shop's visual and then
fail the Visual + NDT check test which were subsequently replaced by
the manufacturer as being faulty.

Michael
--
Divers know the true meaning of peace of mind.