Scuba tank boots will damage your tanks!

A close look at how scuba tank boots retain water and allow corrosion to build up. Boot are very popular but can be harmful as well.

[@jonnieinbangkok]

You the scuba tek man! Never understood boots on aluminum tanks 🤔

[@josephdracula7487]

👍😎🤿🇵🇭! Always enjoy!

[@scubatechkeylargo]

Thanks for watching

[@timurvekilov612]

Thank you for the videos. Please go on with new vids. Could you please make a video with service of reg first stage of different types ?

[@scubatechkeylargo]

you got it, I'll start putting some more vids about regs. Thanks for watching.

[@dannyo3317]

I know nothing about SCUBA, but I am a hydraulic technician and wonder if there isn't a middle ground here; love and use your boot, but take it off after use, clean it, and clean your tank before storage.

[@scubatechkeylargo]

In an ideal world yes, removing the boot for a good wash would be perfect. Unfortunately it's the most neglected area of after dive care.

[@dannyo3317]

@@scubatechkeylargo : Makes sense, and that was my fear/concern.

[@bodengilley9572]

Can you sand blast an aluminum tank? I have one thats chipping all over. Couldn't send you a pic. Thanks. Jeff

[@scubatechkeylargo]

Sand blasting can be harmful because in the process of removing paint some aluminum can also be removed. Zero tolerance for missing aluminum. Best method of removing paint is paint stripper and scrapping lose paint.

[@kevinkilleen6375]

Angel, I found two small air cylinders in my father’s basement,with the letters ALF CO stamped at the neck. Any clue on the manufacturer. 1800 psi. I can send a pic if needed.

[@scubatechkeylargo]

I’m guessing it’s a old steel oxygen tank, send me pic of the markings, the valve and neck

[@kevinkilleen6375]

Will do.

[@johnraymond7189]

Need an assistant? Thanks Angel