Author Topic: Used SCBA has [i]patches[/i] (Read 7688 times))

Doug Wall · « **Reply #20 on:** April 29, 2016, 08:35:49 AM »

The Luxifer guide (pg 37-38) also calls for using quick cure epoxy, and specifies how it is to be applied. I don't think that I have ever seen white, quick cure epoxy, only clear. If you can't see through the repair, you can't see how deep it is.

scottyhazzard · « **Reply #21 on:** May 01, 2016, 10:27:46 PM »

Quote from: Doug Wall on April 29, 2016, 08:35:49 AM

The Luxifer guide (pg 37-38) also calls for using quick cure epoxy, and specifies how it is to be applied. I don't think that I have ever seen white, quick cure epoxy, only clear. If you can't see through the repair, you can't see how deep it is.

Very good point. Never assume, right.

scottyhazzard · « **Reply #22 on:** May 04, 2016, 07:19:36 PM »

The folks at fisheyescuba.com my local fill shop finally got back to me today and the tank failed inspection and they will not fill it. So I contacted the eBay seller, tu121 and he is going to send out 2x2008 tanks that will pass inspection to make things right. We will have to see how things go. I remain optimistic.

QVTom · « **Reply #23 on:** May 04, 2016, 07:40:14 PM »

No surprise there. Anyone who would treat their equipment like that and obviously cared even less about the quality of the patchwork should have there head examined. All my tanks are ex fire department and NONE of them air 1% the abuse that tank has seen. Good luck on round two.

Tom

LDP · « **Reply #24 on:** May 05, 2016, 12:03:20 AM »

Quote from: scottyhazzard on May 04, 2016, 07:19:36 PM

The folks at fisheyescuba.com my local fill shop finally got back to me today and the tank failed inspection and they will not fill it. So I contacted the eBay seller, tu121 and he is going to send out 2x2008 tanks that will pass inspection to make things right. We will have to see how things go. I remain optimistic.

But there were no fibers showing

Sry you lost the use of a tank and hopefully you get good ones from the seller this time. But I am happy you took it to someone who knows what they are doing so you didnt have an even worse experience.

scottyhazzard · « **Reply #25 on:** May 05, 2016, 02:42:07 AM »

LDP, amen to that! Better safe than sorry. I suspect that if the tanks were patched with clear or black resin that they would have passed. But I have to submit to the experts for two compelling reasons, my wife and daughter will be around any tank I own. If I hurt/ kill me; well that's my problem. However, it's not just me.

As for the experience, it's not bad. Lot of input and support here on GTA and the seller appears to be willing to make things right. Be another week or two until the Warp is here anyway so no rush just yet.

scottyhazzard · « **Reply #26 on:** May 14, 2016, 02:11:08 PM »

The tanks came in last night while I was at work. Not a spot of white epoxy. There are however multiple areas, some as large as a dime of level 3 damage.

I spoke with the vender and he is giving me a refund.

BigTinBoat · « **Reply #27 on:** May 14, 2016, 04:39:00 PM »

Quote from: scottyhazzard on May 14, 2016, 02:11:08 PM

The tanks came in last night while I was at work. Not a spot of white epoxy. There are however multiple areas, some as large as a dime of level 3 damage.
I spoke with the vender and he is giving me a refund.

Did those tanks have a current hydro? If so someone might want to give the State where it was done a heads up as to what some of their licensed DOT inspections stations are passing.

scottyhazzard · « **Reply #28 on:** May 14, 2016, 05:47:38 PM »

Good call. Sorry I failed to mention that these tanks were not hydro'ed. Just beat to heck. I will try to post some picks tonight.

ShakySarge · « **Reply #29 on:** May 14, 2016, 06:29:50 PM »

Keep in mind to report the seller as well. He knows EXACTLY what he is doing or there is NO WAY he would offer you 2 tanks that are merely 2 years older for one. This can be a highly dangerous situation. However, keep in mind that it DOES NOT MATTER if the gel coating is cracked, scratched or otherwise damaged as long as it does not damage what is underneath. All tanks can be re-coated for a fairly reasonable price. Ninja had a huge batch of bad 90ci tanks where the gel coating cracked. The solution was simple, they allowed the customers to send the tanks in for a new coating from a different more reliable source.

The key here is that an average 4500psi tank can easily withstand over 7500psi for safety reasons. Now that does NOT mean to EVER attempt to over-fill any of your equipment. It is merely a means of ensuring the safety of the tanks being operated in pressurized environments, high heat environments and the like.

Matt

scottyhazzard · « **Reply #30 on:** May 15, 2016, 03:57:11 AM »

Photobucket is down for maintenance tonight so I'm unable to post the pictures of the exposed carbon fiber. This goes well beyond the gelcoat and fiberglass and into the carbon fibers.

scottyhazzard · « **Reply #31 on:** May 15, 2016, 05:59:09 PM »

Let's see if I can't get these pictures to work this time...

ShakySarge · « **Reply #32 on:** May 15, 2016, 06:35:06 PM »

As I stated before, he needs to be reported immediately! That is most definitely unsafe equipment!

Matt

scottyhazzard · « **Reply #33 on:** May 15, 2016, 07:42:09 PM »

Caveat emptor. Perhaps you are right. I hold no rancor. I entered into this gambit with my eyes wide open and well aware that the odds were against me getting what was advertised. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Now I have gained some experience and three useless SCBA tanks.

scottyhazzard · « **Reply #34 on:** May 16, 2016, 09:21:47 PM »

Ok, got my refund back today. Turned it into an order for a much nicer looking yet older tank. It's the looks and the name that did it for me. It's so hard to resist a pretty tank with a great name, "Scott"

We will have to see how it turns out this time...

Doug Wall · « **Reply #35 on:** May 16, 2016, 10:02:22 PM »

Quote from: scottyhazzard on May 15, 2016, 05:59:09 PM

Let's see if I can't get these pictures to work this time...

That's NASTY!!! Glad you were able to get a refund. There are a lot of expired SCBA tanks for sale on Ebay, without a single warning that they are expired. I'm thinking that some people get suckered into buying them, without knowing the potential problems.

Charles Outdoors · « **Reply #36 on:** May 16, 2016, 10:07:37 PM »

I would not buy old looking or damaged tanks when I bought mine off ebay. I bought a new surplus tank, but the tanks that other seller has looks really good and a great deal.

scottyhazzard · « **Reply #37 on:** May 17, 2016, 01:01:54 PM »

I was tempted to buy a 2008 Drager that was never used. http://m.ebay.com/itm/231312000514?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&_mwBanner=1 But it's $100 more with shipping etc. but I'm already over budget buying a Warp, scope, SCBA, fill station/adapter, pellets, a chrono and still have to afford a bipod or tripod, a case or good bag. Really stretching my wife's patience already so saving $100 affords me a little more peace at home.

cpt_sfc · « **Reply #38 on:** May 17, 2016, 01:11:33 PM »

I got the same tank from same source. Mine is in really good shape, so just for a good rate on e bay they/seller should replace it for you. The local fire dept. just sold and I missed it about 100 of these tanks for 20 bucks apiece. So the seller is still making a profit. Text em thru ebay and send a pick of the tank.

scottyhazzard · « **Reply #39 on:** May 17, 2016, 01:15:50 PM »

$20 apiece?! Argh! That would have been a great buy. How do people hear about these things. I wish I could afford 2 good tanks and have a cascade system. Finding a deal like $20 a pop would sure work.

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