Evo 2 Litre Cylinders - Oz Approved?

MarkK · 24th March 2007, 12:35

Looking to upgrade from an Inspo Classic to an Evo, but understand the cylinders cannot be stamped for the Australian market right now. Anyone able to shed some light on this? If correct, this makes travelling a bit complicated if LDSs can't legally fill the cylinders.

Faber have the three litre cylinder in Australian approved form. What about a 2 litre version?

MarkK

opimoby · 29th August 2007, 11:05

Bazz is attempting to get the 2 litre cylinders passed in Australia.

Bazza · 30th August 2007, 04:05

Mark .... just call mate, its only a phone it won't bit you !

We now have all the correct paperwork from APD and we are scheduled to meet with Workcover next week.

The cylinders should be passed after that meeting BUT we are talking about Workcover so all bets are off.

regards Baz

jasonvds · 30th August 2007, 04:17

I believe the 3L, 300 Bar M25 Fabers are now approved by workcover...if this is of any use to you...

opimoby · 30th August 2007, 05:05

Quote: (Originally Posted by Bazza)

Mark .... just call mate, its only a phone it won't bit you !

We now have all the correct paperwork from APD and we are scheduled to meet with Workcover next week.

The cylinders should be passed after that meeting BUT we are talking about Workcover so all bets are off.

regards Baz

Hey Baz
does having the cylinders passed by Workcover mean they are passed on a NSW State level only or does this mean for all of Australia? If it's for NSW only does this mean someone will have to go through the same process for Queensland and the other States?
Ross

Steve the Box · 30th August 2007, 07:09

Hi I'm moving to Sydney next year will my UK tanks be any
good to me re the tests, also how much is sorb at the mow
I plan to ship some over with all my other stuff.
Steve

**DeepBlueInnovation** · 30th August 2007, 08:43

Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve the Box)

Hi I'm moving to Sydney next year will my UK tanks be any
good to me re the tests, also how much is sorb at the mow
I plan to ship some over with all my other stuff.
Steve

Mate, I will let those from Sydney answer the questions, but I just have to say from looking at your photo - you are going to LOVE the beaches over here

Cheers,

Ben.

sven · 30th August 2007, 10:23

Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve the Box)

Hi I'm moving to Sydney next year will my UK tanks be any
good to me re the tests, also how much is sorb at the mow
I plan to ship some over with all my other stuff.
Steve

Steve,
I bought my Inspiration 2nd hand from NZ and it came with U.K. tanks and valves. So far, I have not managed to get them tested/stamped in >2 years

If you can, sell your tanks at home and get new ones from Southern Cross Divers in Sydney. Talk to Bazza (on this forum).

Sorb prices vary. It would be better to check closer to when you are moving to Sydney.

decoweenie · 30th August 2007, 11:42

Quote: (Originally Posted by sven)

...I have not managed to get them tested/stamped in >2 years...

What if someone has their own blending / filling system and just wanted their tanks hydro-tested (no stamp is necesary), is it possible ?

Also, could I get on commercial dive boats if I use non-Oz-approved tanks ? (not that people would check, I know - just looking at the legal viewpoint)

I am thinking that I would hate to replace 5 sets of Rebreather tanks that I have, plus all of the stages and twinsets...

Bazza · 30th August 2007, 23:49

Answers inserted below .... regards Baz

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

What if someone has their own blending / filling system and just wanted their tanks hydro-tested (no stamp is necesary), is it possible ?

No a cylinder must have a Workcover #/stamp for a hydro station to test the cylinder. You may get a ststation to test it but they will not stamp it, by the way we have full hydro's every blood year .... dumb or what ???

Also, could I get on commercial dive boats if I use non-Oz-approved tanks ? (not that people would check, I know - just looking at the legal viewpoint)

To be honest yes as no one checks but, if they did check I would say that they would not be happy and may refuse you access to the boat ???

I am thinking that I would hate to replace 5 sets of Rebreather tanks that I have, plus all of the stages and twinsets...

Regs are fine cylinders don't even think about bringing them to Oz.

24th March 2007, 12:35	#1 (permalink)
MarkK Evolution Pilot Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 24	Evo 2 Litre Cylinders - Oz Approved? Looking to upgrade from an Inspo Classic to an Evo, but understand the cylinders cannot be stamped for the Australian market right now. Anyone able to shed some light on this? If correct, this makes travelling a bit complicated if LDSs can't legally fill the cylinders. Faber have the three litre cylinder in Australian approved form. What about a 2 litre version? MarkK Last edited by MarkK : 24th March 2007 at 12:36. Reason: spelling
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29th August 2007, 11:05	#2 (permalink)
opimoby New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Port Douglas, Australia Posts: 68	Re: Evo 2 Litre Cylinders - Oz Approved? Bazz is attempting to get the 2 litre cylinders passed in Australia. __________________ If you build it...they will come.. Last edited by opimoby : 29th August 2007 at 11:23. Reason: wrong wording
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30th August 2007, 04:05	#3 (permalink)
Bazza New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution rEvo Other CCR Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X rEvo Other CCR Dolphin Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 174	Re: Evo 2 Litre Cylinders - Oz Approved? Mark .... just call mate, its only a phone it won't bit you ! We now have all the correct paperwork from APD and we are scheduled to meet with Workcover next week. The cylinders should be passed after that meeting BUT we are talking about Workcover so all bets are off. regards Baz
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jasonvds New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Ray Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Ray Other SCR Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 91	Re: Evo 2 Litre Cylinders - Oz Approved? I believe the 3L, 300 Bar M25 Fabers are now approved by workcover...if this is of any use to you...
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30th August 2007, 05:05	#5 (permalink)
opimoby New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Port Douglas, Australia Posts: 68	Re: Evo 2 Litre Cylinders - Oz Approved? Quote: (Originally Posted by Bazza) Mark .... just call mate, its only a phone it won't bit you ! We now have all the correct paperwork from APD and we are scheduled to meet with Workcover next week. The cylinders should be passed after that meeting BUT we are talking about Workcover so all bets are off. regards Baz Hey Baz does having the cylinders passed by Workcover mean they are passed on a NSW State level only or does this mean for all of Australia? If it's for NSW only does this mean someone will have to go through the same process for Queensland and the other States? Ross __________________ If you build it...they will come..
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30th August 2007, 07:09	#6 (permalink)
Steve the Box New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Surrey,England Posts: 13	Re: Evo 2 Litre Cylinders - Oz Approved? Hi I'm moving to Sydney next year will my UK tanks be any good to me re the tests, also how much is sorb at the mow I plan to ship some over with all my other stuff. Steve
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30th August 2007, 08:43	#7 (permalink)
DeepBlueInnovation Learning to Kiss Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Not Bought Yet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 368	Re: Evo 2 Litre Cylinders - Oz Approved? Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve the Box) Hi I'm moving to Sydney next year will my UK tanks be any good to me re the tests, also how much is sorb at the mow I plan to ship some over with all my other stuff. Steve Mate, I will let those from Sydney answer the questions, but I just have to say from looking at your photo - you are going to LOVE the beaches over here Cheers, Ben.
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30th August 2007, 10:23	#8 (permalink)
sven Blogs Admin / Forum Mod Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 551	Re: Evo 2 Litre Cylinders - Oz Approved? Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve the Box) Hi I'm moving to Sydney next year will my UK tanks be any good to me re the tests, also how much is sorb at the mow I plan to ship some over with all my other stuff. Steve Steve, I bought my Inspiration 2nd hand from NZ and it came with U.K. tanks and valves. So far, I have not managed to get them tested/stamped in >2 years If you can, sell your tanks at home and get new ones from Southern Cross Divers in Sydney. Talk to Bazza (on this forum). Sorb prices vary. It would be better to check closer to when you are moving to Sydney. __________________ Regards, Sven The Sydney Project website: http://www.sydneyproject.com My Blog: http://sven.rebreatherworld.com "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain
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30th August 2007, 11:42	#9 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: Evo 2 Litre Cylinders - Oz Approved? Quote: (Originally Posted by sven) ...I have not managed to get them tested/stamped in >2 years... What if someone has their own blending / filling system and just wanted their tanks hydro-tested (no stamp is necesary), is it possible ? Also, could I get on commercial dive boats if I use non-Oz-approved tanks ? (not that people would check, I know - just looking at the legal viewpoint) I am thinking that I would hate to replace 5 sets of Rebreather tanks that I have, plus all of the stages and twinsets... __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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30th August 2007, 23:49	#10 (permalink)
Bazza New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution rEvo Other CCR Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X rEvo Other CCR Dolphin Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 174	Re: Evo 2 Litre Cylinders - Oz Approved? Answers inserted below .... regards Baz Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) What if someone has their own blending / filling system and just wanted their tanks hydro-tested (no stamp is necesary), is it possible ? No a cylinder must have a Workcover #/stamp for a hydro station to test the cylinder. You may get a ststation to test it but they will not stamp it, by the way we have full hydro's every blood year .... dumb or what ??? Also, could I get on commercial dive boats if I use non-Oz-approved tanks ? (not that people would check, I know - just looking at the legal viewpoint) To be honest yes as no one checks but, if they did check I would say that they would not be happy and may refuse you access to the boat ??? I am thinking that I would hate to replace 5 sets of Rebreather tanks that I have, plus all of the stages and twinsets... Regs are fine cylinders don't even think about bringing them to Oz.
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