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So, I found two abandoned scuba tanks today. They are both AL80s, both have 10 years since last hydro, and both had their valves OPEN when I found them. Externally they seem to be in okay shape.
I figured I could get them hydroed and VIP'd and have myself some cheap tanks, but finding them with the valves open has me a bit worried.
Does this make it likely they are rusted inside? If so, would a tumbling put it right? And what will all this cost me?
Well... first ascertain the manufacturer and date. Then call around to the various dive shops and ask them if they will fill the tanks if they pass hydro, vis and eddy current test. The shop that says yes is the one to take them to.
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