Hello from Pelham, NH

[Jim Giarrusso]

I have a 14 year old grandson we gave a intro lesson when we were at Seaworld in FL and he’s hooked. I haven’t dived in years and have 3 octopus rigs and 5 tanks plus assorted gear that hasn’t been used since the mid 80’s. My question is if I take the tanks for recertification what are the odds they will pass? I used to buy my equipment at New England Divers in Beverly but they don’t exist anymore from what I’m told, where is a good place to take The tanks and regulators to be rehabbed?
I don’t plan on diving but want to have him get certified, his buddy is going also!

 

[Scuba-74]

Welcome to the board! If the tanks are steel, and have been stored with at least 200-300 psi of air, they have a decent chance of passing the inspection. If the tanks are aluminum, don't bother, as most shops would not fill aluminum tanks from the 80-s even if they do pass the inspection. Most regulators can be overhauled, but I would consider cost/benefit of overhauling a very old regulator vs. buying something new.

Someone more local to the North Shore should be able to suggest a decent dive shop. I dive there, but my dive shop is closer to where I live in Western Mass.

This shop appears to be within 20 min from you, but I can't speak about it's quality as I just Googled it: Aquatic Escapes Dive Center - Home

 

[Scuba-74]

If you post a couple of pictures of your tanks and regs, many highly knowledgeable people here would be able to give you more specific advice.

 

[king_of_battle]

I'm not sure where you are in Pelham but Aquatic Escapes is probably your closest dive shop like @Scuba-74 said. Its a good shop but I'm not sure if they (or anyone else locally) has the ability to rebuild regulators that old. Give them a call though you never know. If its been a while I also recommend refresher - welcome back to New England diving.