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Your Scuba Diving Tank
from: Maxx Adventue TravelYou probably know what a scuba diving tank is and what it looks like, but few people actually know how to use it properly. If you're interested in scuba diving, but don't really know much about this highly essential piece of equipment, you might want to read on.
Most people have the mistaken impression a scuba diving tank contains pure oxygen, but this isn't true. A scuba diving tank actually contains about 21% oxygen and 79% nitrogen, which is quite similar to the air we actually breathe. The reaality is that if a scuba diving tank were filled with pure oxygen, they'd be toxic when brought to shallow depths. Therefore, for recreational driving, compressed air is require.
A typical recreational scuba diving tank is most often made of aluminum, and holds about 80 cubic ft of compressed air. They're usually two feet high, with a diameter of 1/2 foot. Scuba diving tanks are normally filled with at least 2000 psi and at most 3000 psi of gas pressure. Saftey is important and in order to maintain quality standards, scuba diving tanks are monitored by the US Department of Transportation.
Here's some tips on using your scuba diving tank properly:
1. Always make sure your scuba diving tank is filled by a reputable diving shop.
2. Always check to see if the intake pipe of the shop’s compressor is located in an area with clear and fresh air. It's advisable to find another shop if it's placed near any fumes that could get inside the pump.
3. Never leave your scuba diving tank inside a parked car since the extreme heat might cause it to expand and explode.
4. When traveling in your car, store the tank in the car trunk, with the valve facing any passengers driving with you. This is in case the valve gets damage, the tank will be propelled away from the passengers.
5. The first thing you should do before using the tank is to remove its rubber valve protector and check its O-ring. If it's damaged or missing, get a replacement.
6. You should attach a buoyancy compensator onto the tank’s body.
7. Attach the first stage of your regulator on the scuba diving tank’s valve.
8. You should turn the valve’s knob counterclockwise to open it and then turn it back for a half turn.
9. Make note of the tank’s pressure by checking the gauges.
10. When you're out scuba diving, regularly check the tank’s remaining air pressure.
11. Always stop diving far beyond the tank’s minimum pressure point.
12. Once you've finished diving, remove all attachments from the tank and store them in a cool, dry area.
Your tank is probably your most important piece of equipment, and careful managment is easy if you know what you have to do and will ensure safe and exhilarating adventures under the sea.
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