Taking tanks out of the US

**RichClark** · 25th July 2006, 11:45

I'm working in the US this week, and I've just bought myself a new Luxfer S006 to replace my bulky 1.5 ltr argon bottle.

What the best way to fly home with this bottle. Is it enough to demonstrate that the valve is open and the check in counter, or do i need to remove the pillar valve?

Advice and recommendations please.

Cheers

Rich

Stephane · 25th July 2006, 12:06

Quote: (Originally Posted by RichClark)

I'm working in the US this week, and I've just bought myself a new Luxfer S006 to replace my bulky 1.5 ltr argon bottle.

What the best way to fly home with this bottle. Is it enough to demonstrate that the valve is open and the check in counter, or do i need to remove the pillar valve?

Advice and recommendations please.

Cheers

Rich

Hello,

Just remove the valve when you check in to show that the bottle does not contain any gas.

**RichClark** · 25th July 2006, 14:08

Thanks for the advice, fortunately unlike Nick, I can remove the pillar valve using a firm 'tap' with the palm of my hand.

Cheers

Rich

Philippe GERIN · 25th July 2006, 14:11

Quote: (Originally Posted by RichClark)

What the best way to fly home with this bottle.
Advice and recommendations please.
Cheers
Rich

My experience (many times from Chicago O'hare and different other US airports): Remove the valve completely from the tank, put it on top in the check luggage so they see it first when they inspect the luggage, write "scuba cylinder - empty - no gas" on a piece of tape and stick it to the tank. Stay around to answer any questions the guy could have.
Even though, TSA stated that you could put it in your carry-on, do not. Last time I did, they had me run all around the airport to get a letter from the airline stating that they accept it.
Best
Philippe

Mixaddict · 25th July 2006, 21:47

I will be very surprised if the TSA will allow you to get on the plane in the US without completely removing the valve from the tank. Also, they will be very hesitant to allow you to carry it on. Better to check it, if you have weight capacity available. Good luck

Gibbon · 25th July 2006, 23:40

Remove the valve.

There is a report recently where a diver lost his Rebreather cylinder because it had the valve in it and the inspector replaced it with a note saying that they could not inspect it therefore it would be disposed of.

If it is hard to inspect an item should they let it through? Or employ an IDEST qualified individual just in case?

grahamsp · 26th July 2006, 04:06

Quote: (Originally Posted by RichClark)

I'm working in the US this week, and I've just bought myself a new Luxfer S006 to replace my bulky 1.5 ltr argon bottle.

What the best way to fly home with this bottle. Is it enough to demonstrate that the valve is open and the check in counter, or do i need to remove the pillar valve?

Advice and recommendations please.

Cheers

Rich

Go to the horse's mouth:

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...rial_1190.shtm

Graham

**RichClark** · 26th July 2006, 11:22

Thanks for the advice and the link. I'll totally remove the valve and display it at check in. The leave the valve out for any further inspection.

Cheers

Rich

25th July 2006, 11:45	#1 (permalink)
RichClark Classic KISS No. 226 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hove, UK Posts: 766	Taking tanks out of the US I'm working in the US this week, and I've just bought myself a new Luxfer S006 to replace my bulky 1.5 ltr argon bottle. What the best way to fly home with this bottle. Is it enough to demonstrate that the valve is open and the check in counter, or do i need to remove the pillar valve? Advice and recommendations please. Cheers Rich __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I want to go diving... just don't tell my wife I said that To taste something a little different, try http://www.thechillikitchen.co.uk
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25th July 2006, 12:06	#2 (permalink)
Stephane Hey! Ho! Let's go! Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nantes - France Posts: 725	Re: Taking tanks out of the US Quote: (Originally Posted by RichClark) I'm working in the US this week, and I've just bought myself a new Luxfer S006 to replace my bulky 1.5 ltr argon bottle. What the best way to fly home with this bottle. Is it enough to demonstrate that the valve is open and the check in counter, or do i need to remove the pillar valve? Advice and recommendations please. Cheers Rich Hello, Just remove the valve when you check in to show that the bottle does not contain any gas. __________________ Stéphane Hammer-rEvo powered!
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25th July 2006, 14:08	#3 (permalink)
RichClark Classic KISS No. 226 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hove, UK Posts: 766	Re: Taking tanks out of the US Thanks for the advice, fortunately unlike Nick, I can remove the pillar valve using a firm 'tap' with the palm of my hand. Cheers Rich __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I want to go diving... just don't tell my wife I said that To taste something a little different, try http://www.thechillikitchen.co.uk
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25th July 2006, 14:11	#4 (permalink)
Philippe GERIN ccr apprentice Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Strasbourg, France Posts: 626	Re: Taking tanks out of the US Quote: (Originally Posted by RichClark) What the best way to fly home with this bottle. Advice and recommendations please. Cheers Rich My experience (many times from Chicago O'hare and different other US airports): Remove the valve completely from the tank, put it on top in the check luggage so they see it first when they inspect the luggage, write "scuba cylinder - empty - no gas" on a piece of tape and stick it to the tank. Stay around to answer any questions the guy could have. Even though, TSA stated that you could put it in your carry-on, do not. Last time I did, they had me run all around the airport to get a letter from the airline stating that they accept it. Best Philippe
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25th July 2006, 21:47	#5 (permalink)
Mixaddict Always Learning! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Other CCR Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Dolphin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Draper, Utah USA Posts: 426	Re: Taking tanks out of the US I will be very surprised if the TSA will allow you to get on the plane in the US without completely removing the valve from the tank. Also, they will be very hesitant to allow you to carry it on. Better to check it, if you have weight capacity available. Good luck
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25th July 2006, 23:40	#6 (permalink)
Gibbon Southern Monkey Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: East Devon Posts: 226	Re: Taking tanks out of the US Remove the valve. There is a report recently where a diver lost his Rebreather cylinder because it had the valve in it and the inspector replaced it with a note saying that they could not inspect it therefore it would be disposed of. If it is hard to inspect an item should they let it through? Or employ an IDEST qualified individual just in case?
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26th July 2006, 04:06	#7 (permalink)
grahamsp New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 104	Re: Taking tanks out of the US Quote: (Originally Posted by RichClark) I'm working in the US this week, and I've just bought myself a new Luxfer S006 to replace my bulky 1.5 ltr argon bottle. What the best way to fly home with this bottle. Is it enough to demonstrate that the valve is open and the check in counter, or do i need to remove the pillar valve? Advice and recommendations please. Cheers Rich Go to the horse's mouth: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...rial_1190.shtm Graham
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26th July 2006, 11:22	#8 (permalink)
RichClark Classic KISS No. 226 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hove, UK Posts: 766	Re: Taking tanks out of the US Thanks for the advice and the link. I'll totally remove the valve and display it at check in. The leave the valve out for any further inspection. Cheers Rich __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I want to go diving... just don't tell my wife I said that To taste something a little different, try http://www.thechillikitchen.co.uk
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