UK Cylinder Testing

*JohnKendall* · December 15th, 2005, 12:54 PM

Hi All,

Does anyone have any suggestions for good places to get a twinset hydro'd? Preferably within spitting distance of Cambridge/london.

Also while I'm at it, does anyone have a copy of the IDEST leaflet that was published back when they changed the test intervals.

Thanks
J

Joe Hesketh · December 15th, 2005, 01:13 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by JohnKendall)

Also while I'm at it, does anyone have a copy of the IDEST leaflet that was published back when they changed the test intervals.

There's a 30-odd page Q&A style letter to the industry that used to be on the SITA website. Can't see it there any more. If that's the one you meant let me know, I have a saved copy.

Joe

*JohnKendall* · December 15th, 2005, 01:26 PM

That sounds like the thing. Thanks

J

Woz · December 15th, 2005, 04:56 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by JohnKendall)

That sounds like the thing. Thanks

J

2.5 years and 5 years. That's it. There was some confusion during the changeover but that was all due to utterly ignorant dive shops. The regs were brought into line with every other cylinder out there from CO2 fizzy pop cylinders to welding gas.

Next big change is the one from "competent person" to "approved".

And just to let everyone know, IDEST have absolutely no regulatory control and are a commericial company.

I get my cylinders tested at www.divequip.co.uk and bloody good (and cheap) he is too.

***Bob Cooper*** · December 15th, 2005, 08:32 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Woz)

And just to let everyone know, IDEST have absolutely no regulatory control and are a commericial company.

Absolutely true, although I'd go as far as to say that IDEST is a SCAM!

HSE mandated that all cylinder testing be conducted by UKAS accredited inspection bodies earlier this year. Somehow IDEST managed to overturn this mandate.

I'd recommend Amphibian Sports in Norwood. They do it all in-house.

Bob

vid · December 15th, 2005, 08:49 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Bob Cooper)

I'd recommend Amphibian Sports in Norwood. They do it all in-house.

ditto - excellent service

plus if it's more convenient - kent diving at dartford

vid

Divingniknaks · December 15th, 2005, 10:03 PM

John,

I can do them as well, depends how the logistics work for you ?

Have a think ?

Cheers

*JohnKendall* · December 15th, 2005, 10:28 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Divingniknaks)

I can do them as well

Blimey Phill,

Is there anything you don't sell?

See you tuesday

J

Divingniknaks · December 15th, 2005, 11:53 PM

Mate,

We try to be a proper Dive Op you know

See ya Tuesday indeed. :p

Cheers

*Brian Allen* · December 16th, 2005, 12:03 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Divingniknaks)

Mate,

We try to be a proper Dive Op you know

Where's your boat kept?

Bri

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JohnKendall(Offline) GUE Instructor/DIRX Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 1,097	UK Cylinder Testing Hi All, Does anyone have any suggestions for good places to get a twinset hydro'd? Preferably within spitting distance of Cambridge/london. Also while I'm at it, does anyone have a copy of the IDEST leaflet that was published back when they changed the test intervals. Thanks J

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Divingniknaks(Offline) Resident purveyor of shiney kit.... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 1,038	John, I can do them as well, depends how the logistics work for you ? Have a think ? Cheers __________________ Phill ----------------------------- Salvo Lights, DirZone Gear , Frog Wings Dive ? http://www.divingniknaks.com

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Joe Hesketh(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 657	Quote: (Originally Posted by JohnKendall) Also while I'm at it, does anyone have a copy of the IDEST leaflet that was published back when they changed the test intervals. There's a 30-odd page Q&A style letter to the industry that used to be on the SITA website. Can't see it there any more. If that's the one you meant let me know, I have a saved copy. Joe

December 15th, 2005, 01:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
JohnKendall(Offline) GUE Instructor/DIRX Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 1,097	That sounds like the thing. Thanks J

December 15th, 2005, 04:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Woz(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Nottingham Posts: 246	Quote: (Originally Posted by JohnKendall) That sounds like the thing. Thanks J 2.5 years and 5 years. That's it. There was some confusion during the changeover but that was all due to utterly ignorant dive shops. The regs were brought into line with every other cylinder out there from CO2 fizzy pop cylinders to welding gas. Next big change is the one from "competent person" to "approved". And just to let everyone know, IDEST have absolutely no regulatory control and are a commericial company. I get my cylinders tested at www.divequip.co.uk and bloody good (and cheap) he is too.

December 15th, 2005, 08:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
*Bob Cooper*(Offline) Moderator - "Don't stop me now!" Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: South East London, UK Posts: 680	Quote: (Originally Posted by Woz) And just to let everyone know, IDEST have absolutely no regulatory control and are a commericial company. Absolutely true, although I'd go as far as to say that IDEST is a SCAM! HSE mandated that all cylinder testing be conducted by UKAS accredited inspection bodies earlier this year. Somehow IDEST managed to overturn this mandate. I'd recommend Amphibian Sports in Norwood. They do it all in-house. Bob

December 15th, 2005, 08:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
vid(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: london/surrey border, UK Posts: 353	Quote: (Originally Posted by Bob Cooper) I'd recommend Amphibian Sports in Norwood. They do it all in-house. ditto - excellent service plus if it's more convenient - kent diving at dartford vid

December 15th, 2005, 10:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
JohnKendall(Offline) GUE Instructor/DIRX Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 1,097	Quote: (Originally Posted by Divingniknaks) I can do them as well Blimey Phill, Is there anything you don't sell? See you tuesday J