WOW!! Happy the diver lived but I now wonder about those following him on subsequent dives. Excellent video! (Also learned what the dip tube is and its purpose.)

@scubatechkeylargo

Жыл бұрын

This is a rare happening, but it has happened more than once.

One word .... WOW !!!

That’s a crazy amount of corrosion. Maybe a shady operator with no dip tubes? That would cake things up fast. Great Video. I really appreciate them, you do fantastic job.

@scubatechkeylargo

2 жыл бұрын

Tanks are neglected more than any other piece of equipment. I have failed tanks that have excessive amounts of corrosion, enough to enter the valve and regulator. I’ve kept them for teaching aids in my VIP Inspector class. Might be a good idea to post a video showing this as a follow up to this video. Thanks for the comment and glad to hear like the videos. Soon I’ll be posting more videos, just in the middle of summer madness with little time to spare.

@Shimmolphinny

Жыл бұрын

I've come across tanks where the dip tube has become dislodged from the bottom of the valve assembly. You can easily hear it rolling around in the tank, hopefully before you put in on. Something to check when renting tanks, just give it a shake.

WOW ! Thats scary. I worked part-time for a dive operator in Saudi Arabia and they "taught" me how to inspect tanks. I have been an aircraft mechanic and inspector four over 3 decades and instinctively knew they were teaching me incorrect procedures. Good catch Angel. I really enjoy your channel

@scubatechkeylargo

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again, soon I'll be posting more videos. I'm in the summer madness at the shop with little spare time. I do have many ideas for more videos.

Very interesting and informative 😮

@scubatechkeylargo

9 ай бұрын

Yes I was surprised , thanks for watching

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I had a complete shut down of air on my second stage regulator at 135 feet. reg was rebuilt a week before. I immediatly put my secondary in my mouth and no problems. Turned out to be a Braided MiFlex hose that started crumbling inside the hose and plugged up the air inlet into my primary reg. This was back in 2010? i think. DAN did a safety release about this issue after it was reported by a Javier at Cozumel Scuba Repair. Miflex has since changed the material on the inner lining of their hoses.

@scubatechkeylargo

Жыл бұрын

I have seen this issues with braided hoses, the inner hose breaks into small fragments of a hard plastic and block the air passage. When this was happening I had to check braided hoses for this failure. Like you said the material has been improved and the problem seems to have been resolved. Other issues I've seen with braided hoses is air leaks occur anywhere and sometimes all over the hose.

in the Industry from the 80's and this is the first time I ever have seen this happen ...Diving Abroad ...be Extra careful ...

@scubatechkeylargo

Жыл бұрын

This validates the need for annual VIP on tanks. Thanks for watching.

I have to wonder what the health effects are for the diver to be breathing in micro aluminum dust particulates? I use my own steel tanks here at home in California but I usually do 2 or 3 overseas trips a year. Yikes !!!! 😧

@scubatechkeylargo

11 ай бұрын

I'm not medical professional, but I sure it can't be good. Hopefully the regulator filter stopped anything harmful from getting to the diver.

@peterneubauer9712

11 ай бұрын

@@scubatechkeylargo Thanks for the prompt reply. I'm a new subscriber and really enjoy your channel. Keep up the good work!

@scubatechkeylargo

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, soon I'll be posting more videos. Currently I'm short on time due summer lobster madness.

Hi how tight do you tighten your handwheel knob on your scuba tank is three fingers tight about right thanks

@scubatechkeylargo

Жыл бұрын

The hand wheel doesn't have a torque valve, so the screw tightens to where the valve stem is flush.