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Title: DOT Hydro Testing Locations by State
Post by: TOM aka critter99 on April 24, 2013, 02:09:50 PM
https://portal.phmsa.dot.gov/rinlocator
Title: Re: DOT Hydro Testing Locations by State
Post by: ericw on April 24, 2013, 03:48:34 PM
Thanks Tom!  should sticky this one
Title: Re: DOT Hydro Testing Locations by State
Post by: ezman604 on April 24, 2013, 04:24:25 PM
LOL
It IS a sticky.
And thanks Tom!!!
Title: Re: DOT Hydro Testing Locations by State
Post by: Motorhead on April 24, 2013, 04:39:57 PM
Just did a LOOK-SEE of my local area.

** List is mostly retailers of compressed gas products being LPG, Welding gas, Propane etc ...
NOT many are actual HYDROSTATIC TEST & CERTIFICATION FACILITIES.
Really need to read what they can/will do before venturing out to visit them.

Great resource tho !!
Title: Re: DOT Hydro Testing Locations by State
Post by: TOM aka critter99 on April 24, 2013, 06:00:28 PM
ya do have to read and look up their phone numbers but thru dive shop here a hydro was like $60 and 2-3 weeks wait....directly to my local hydro shop about 5 - 8 workdays and only $20

They also are a good source to find who might fill your tanks for you in your area get to know the guys in your hydro shop they know alot
Title: Re: DOT Hydro Testing Locations by State
Post by: rcmark on December 15, 2014, 12:33:52 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: DOT Hydro Testing Locations by State
Post by: pepegraves on July 03, 2015, 12:28:47 PM
Hi all. I just found a place that actually does hydro testing:

Carolina Carbonic & Hydrotesting, Inc. located at 1712 HOLBROOK STREET: GREENSBORO, NC 27403,    (336)294-9376

Hope this helps someone

PS, cost is $18 and a 48 hour turnaround
Title: Re: DOT Hydro Testing Locations by State
Post by: acerman on December 09, 2015, 01:00:02 PM
Good to know. Thanks
Title: Need a little help please...
Post by: Tedd on December 26, 2015, 02:21:22 PM
I see Tom's sticky link at the top, but after I click that, exactly which links do I need to follow to find a list of test sites by state? 

Thanks in advance!

Tedd
Title: Re: DOT Hydro Testing Locations by State
Post by: benj397 on December 26, 2015, 03:12:15 PM
Well, that link brings up a fairly blank page with no way to look up anything.

Go to this link:
http://search.usa.gov/search?utf8=✓&affiliate=dot-phmsa&query=hydro+testing&commit=+Search+ (http://search.usa.gov/search?utf8=✓&affiliate=dot-phmsa&query=hydro+testing&commit=+Search+)

and then check the pdf's labeled "Authorized Retesters".  There are 4 on Page 1 and 6 on page 2.  More on further pages.  I'm not sure what the differences are.
Title: Re: DOT Hydro Testing Locations by State
Post by: ezman604 on August 26, 2016, 09:46:53 AM
Updated the link above. Type in your zip code, city, state, country and also check the mileage radius. My tester came up fine. And he is a small shop.
Hope this helps some of you.
Stay safe.
Title: Re: DOT Hydro Testing Locations by State
Post by: cca50 on August 26, 2016, 10:52:10 AM
Just found out this week after searching for a 4500 psi refill station locally, there are 5 different Fire Extinguisher service stations businesses in my area. They all do hydro testing on tanks and certify. Plus 3 of the 5 have the ability to fill 4200 psi tanks. Might want to call around your area if having problems finding help. I would have never thought of checking them.
Charles
Title: Re: DOT Hydro Testing Locations by State
Post by: ezman604 on August 26, 2016, 10:56:36 AM
Charles, using the map link I updated above, I find 6 hydro testers within 50 miles of you.
:)
And yep, some if not all, are fire extinguisher service locations.
Title: Re: DOT Hydro Testing Locations by State
Post by: cca50 on August 26, 2016, 11:08:30 AM
Charles, using the map link I updated above, I find 6 hydro testers within 50 miles of you.
:)
And yep, some if not all, are fire extinguisher service locations.
Dez,
I had looked at the map already, there are several that are not included on the map is why I did the post. Just wanted to give another possible option.
Charles
Title: Re: DOT Hydro Testing Locations by State
Post by: ezman604 on August 26, 2016, 11:14:07 AM
Charles, using the map link I updated above, I find 6 hydro testers within 50 miles of you.
:)
And yep, some if not all, are fire extinguisher service locations.
Dez,
I had looked at the map already, there are several that are not included on the map is why I did the post. Just wanted to give another possible option.
Charles

Have to wonder though if they aren't listed on the D.O.T. map if their certification has not been renewed or has actually been pulled.
:)
Title: Re: DOT Hydro Testing Locations by State
Post by: cca50 on August 26, 2016, 11:22:49 AM
Charles, using the map link I updated above, I find 6 hydro testers within 50 miles of you.
:)
And yep, some if not all, are fire extinguisher service locations.
Dez,
I had looked at the map already, there are several that are not included on the map is why I did the post. Just wanted to give another possible option.
Charles

Have to wonder though if they aren't listed on the D.O.T. map if their certification has not been renewed or has actually been pulled.
:)
I specifically asked about certification and all said yes. The problem with the map may be 3 of the 5 places were destroyed by the tornado and had to rebuild or relocate. 3 have not been back open in their new location very long so the map may not show them yet. I know the one closest to me has not been back open a month yet. The City took the opportunity after the tornado to re-zone way too many businesses causing them to relocate due to license constraints.
Charles
Title: Re: DOT Hydro Testing Locations by State
Post by: ezman604 on August 26, 2016, 11:29:05 AM
Well, that's true. New or relocated service centers may not have gotten through the bureaucratic system yet to be listed.
:)
So, do a Google search of fire extinguisher service centers in your area?
Title: Re: DOT Hydro Testing Locations by State
Post by: cca50 on August 26, 2016, 11:42:52 AM
Well, that's true. New or relocated service centers may not have gotten through the bureaucratic system yet to be listed.
:)
So, do a Google search of fire extinguisher service centers in your area?
Exactly what I did. The one that was 24 miles away is now within 6 miles, can't ask for much more. He is DOT Certified but does not have the fill ability. BUT, I happened across an old friend that use to have a public Paintball Range that closed to the public. I found out he never actually closed, just changed over to a private club setting. He told me he goes by every afternoon after his paying job, so when and if I need a refill send him a text and he will let me know what time to meet him. Plus, he is 4 miles away ;D
Charles
Title: Re: DOT Hydro Testing Locations by State
Post by: ezman604 on August 26, 2016, 11:59:21 AM
Can't beat that!!!!
Title: Re: DOT Hydro Testing Locations by State
Post by: john5414 on September 21, 2016, 11:51:26 PM
WOW great map three within 50 miles of me.
Title: Re: DOT Hydro Testing Locations by State
Post by: acorneau on September 03, 2019, 10:19:51 AM
Sorry for the bump but I must be missing a piece of information...

I've located a bunch of testing facilities near me here in Houston but the website just lists a bunch of codes for what is tested at that facility. What is the "Specification" code for hydro-testing carbon fiber tanks? I've been scouring the web for the answer but have come up short.

Thanks.
Title: Re: DOT Hydro Testing Locations by State
Post by: benj397 on September 03, 2019, 11:27:07 AM
There is a # on the tank and I believe it is 10915.

I'd call any with Fire Equipment in their name.  Also, this specifically lists the 10915:
RENEWABLE CYLINDER LLC
2323 CLEAR LAKE CITY BLVD HOUSTON, TX 77062-8120
972-795-2290

Contact Adam Lawrence
Title: Re: DOT Hydro Testing Locations by State
Post by: wahoowad on February 16, 2020, 08:57:27 PM
The RIN/VIN Tester link with the interactive map doesn't pull up anything for me even when I click the All button.

I did click the link near the top "to generate and display search results in a tabular format" and that works, but I didn't find anybody in Virginia who could do the hydro. Am I doing this correctly?

My Great White 4500 psi carbon fiber tank is going on 4 years old so I want to know where I can get it hydro'd in advance so I am prepared for when the time comes. I'm under the impression it needs hydro testing every 5 years. Right?