Yellowmask
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Just bought my first scuba tank (12L steel). I'm going to be a real newbie and ask... I'm planning to keep it in the garage, stored upright. Is this okay in terms of temperature, and safety? I've always been taught "put the cylinder on its side", but I've read on this board that for long-term storage it should be stored upright.
I should maybe mention I live in northern Britain, so whilst I've never put a thermometer in the garage, the temperature range is probably between 30 degrees C in summer and -10 degrees C in winter.
Also, do you need to put any sort of a compressed air sign on the garage? I have one for the car.
Has anyone had any problems storing cylinders in the garage of a rented house? I'm planning to notify my landlord on the grounds that he is in and out of the garage a lot and should know about it. (I can store it at a friend's house if it becomes an issue.)
Last question. Someone recently asked me "what happens if it falls over?" The only answer I could think of was "it would go clang quite loudly". Joking aside, I know that the main risk involves damage to the valve that would allow the air to escape, which is why you're not supposed to leave them standing up, but if the cylinder simply fell on its side on the floor, would it be badly damaged?
I should maybe mention I live in northern Britain, so whilst I've never put a thermometer in the garage, the temperature range is probably between 30 degrees C in summer and -10 degrees C in winter.
Also, do you need to put any sort of a compressed air sign on the garage? I have one for the car.
Has anyone had any problems storing cylinders in the garage of a rented house? I'm planning to notify my landlord on the grounds that he is in and out of the garage a lot and should know about it. (I can store it at a friend's house if it becomes an issue.)
Last question. Someone recently asked me "what happens if it falls over?" The only answer I could think of was "it would go clang quite loudly". Joking aside, I know that the main risk involves damage to the valve that would allow the air to escape, which is why you're not supposed to leave them standing up, but if the cylinder simply fell on its side on the floor, would it be badly damaged?