RE: [PSUBS-MAILIST] looking for hydrostatic test capability

Alec,

I have 2 oil filled 0-10,000 psi gauges if you need to borrow one or both.

Steve

From: owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org [mailto:owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org] On Behalf Of Smyth, Alec
Sent: Friday, March 09, 2012 3:05 PM
To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
Subject: RE: [PSUBS-MAILIST] looking for hydrostatic test capability

Thanks for the responses gentlemen. My local dive stores won’t even hydro a SCUBA tank unless it is of recent manufacture, has a valve they like, comes with a large enough box of chocolates, etc. If they hear the words “custom” or “I machined it” I’d be surprised if they would even maintain any further conversation, and the chances of them hydro testing something custom is nil. I have done tests with a pressure washer too, but it only goes to 1,800 psi. However, I loved those Harbor Freight pumps that hit 10,000 psi, so I think I’ll go with that.

From: owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org [mailto:owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org] On Behalf Of Alan James
Sent: Friday, March 09, 2012 1:52 PM
To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] looking for hydrostatic test capability

Hi Alec,

Could you get your local dive shop to test it for you?

Regards Alan

----- Original Message -----
From: Smyth, Alec
To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2012 3:11 AM
Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] looking for hydrostatic test capability

I’m making a manifold for Snoopy’s HP air valves. It’s seriously beefy, but with 3,000 psi in there I would like to test it with water to avoid any possibility of surprises. Does anyone here have the means of doing a hydro testing above 3,000 psi? I wouldn’t mind paying for a test, and the part is easily mailed, but I hope to avoid building or buying test equipment for a one-off test.
This looks like it would be ideal: http://www.additel.com/products/Hand-Pump-and-Comparison-test-Pump/12.html

Thanks,

Alec

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