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)When considering buying a used scuba tank there are a few things to keep in mind:
1. The age of the tank, they do eventually wear out and when a tank goes bad it's not a pretty picture.
2. How well was the tank maintained did they keep it pressurized? A tank that is well cared for will last
for many years, the opposite is true for a tank that is not well cared for, ask questions.
3. Is the HYDRO and VIS inspections up to date? if not then you need to consider this when bidding, the
cost to have a tank HYDRO and VIS inspected ranges from $20 to $50 depending on who does it, not to
mention the fact the tank could be bad then you just wasted your hard earned money.
4. Cost for shipping and handling to your zip code, this will vary depending on the tank and the seller but
figure on at least $30 maybe more it depends.
5. Consider the total cost of the tank you are bidding on compared to how much it would cost you to buy
a new one from your local dive shop.
6.These are but a few considerations to take into account before making your decision, do your homework
your life depends on it, your tank is one of the most important pieces of scuba gear you will use don't make
a mistake it could be your last.
7.Don't let this guide discourage you from buying a used tank, let it help you to make a good decision,
there are a lot of good used tanks out there you just have to research them first.
1. The age of the tank, they do eventually wear out and when a tank goes bad it's not a pretty picture.
2. How well was the tank maintained did they keep it pressurized? A tank that is well cared for will last
for many years, the opposite is true for a tank that is not well cared for, ask questions.
3. Is the HYDRO and VIS inspections up to date? if not then you need to consider this when bidding, the
cost to have a tank HYDRO and VIS inspected ranges from $20 to $50 depending on who does it, not to
mention the fact the tank could be bad then you just wasted your hard earned money.
4. Cost for shipping and handling to your zip code, this will vary depending on the tank and the seller but
figure on at least $30 maybe more it depends.
5. Consider the total cost of the tank you are bidding on compared to how much it would cost you to buy
a new one from your local dive shop.
6.These are but a few considerations to take into account before making your decision, do your homework
your life depends on it, your tank is one of the most important pieces of scuba gear you will use don't make
a mistake it could be your last.
7.Don't let this guide discourage you from buying a used tank, let it help you to make a good decision,
there are a lot of good used tanks out there you just have to research them first.
Guide created: 05/14/06 (updated 09/13/08)
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