Safe Tank Storage

[aquaregia]

I've got a bit of a problem storing my tanks. My housemate's have effectively evicted them from the living room, which leaves me with a choice of a) outside in a closet or b) my bedroom. I usually keep the tanks filled so I can dive when the shop isn't open, so I'm a bit sketched about keeping them in my bedroom, but I'm concerned about humidity and solvents in the outdoor closet (degreaser, motor oil, etc). My tanks are an AL80 and a painted LP72.

 

[devilkitty]

You put 'em in your car to get to the water, don't you?
Lay them down in a corner of your bedroom. They (and you) will be just fine.

 

[aquaregia]

I put them in the trunk of my car, which somehow felt a bit different to under my bed. Although, I guess if my bed gets rear-ended I've got bigger problems.

 

[devilkitty]

I put them in the trunk of my car, which somehow felt a bit different to under my bed. Although, I guess if my bed gets rear-ended I've got bigger problems.

That's right. Don't fear the tank; respect the tank, but don't fear it.

 

[Mopar]

I keep mine in my garage. I live in TN. and the humidity is high. They will be fine in either locations.

 

[Van Isle]

I keep mine on my back, right next to my head!:shocked2:

But when they're not there, in the bedroom would be a better choice than a greasy outdoor closet. Personally my tanks are usually in the back of my van, at the dive shop getting filled, or on my back.

Respect, but don't fear.

VI

 

[pjhansman]

Perhaps just a quick paint job, call them modern art, and the housemates will let them stay in the living room...?

 

[aquaregia]

Actually that's what we did with the surfboards and snowboards. They're mounted on the wall over the dining table. Slightly different weight distribution though

 

[knowone]

Room, full, set up with regs and bc to look at or go.

 

[Scared Silly]

I'm a bit sketched about keeping them in my bedroom

Why cause your girl friend will get jealous you are sleeping with a cylinder??


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