padiscubapro once bubbled...
According to an addendum posted to the 2002 DOt regualtions it seems that many LDS are not doing VIPs correctly..
That means all Catalina's should be eddy tested, for luxfers all older Al alloys must be tested..
Since Catalina is the ONLY company that never used the problem alloy, why must it be eddy current tested? I am aware that any AL tank made befofe 1990 in USA EXCEPT Catalina are to be subspected of having been made of the problem AL alloy and must be eddiy tested.
This site has more informaitoin on why the alloy tanks must be tested. http://hazmat.dot.gov/rules/hm200_f.htm
Actually, that is not my understanding of it. DOT has issued on 30 May 2003, clarification about this subject. Bottom line is even if it is used (or goes on the highways) INTRA State it is subject to DOT http://hazmat.dot.gov/rules/hm200_f.htmpadiscubapro once bubbled...
yeah, but as long as you fill it yourself (personal compressor), for personal non commercial use and you have no plans on crossing any state lines its not covered by DOT and you can continue filling it...[/B]