The Best Way to Prevent Water From Getting in a Scuba Tank

Scuba equipment is life support, so taking care of it is your top priority. While being in the water is the most important and fun part of scuba-diviing, water in your equipment is dangerous, especially inside your tank. Water in your tank can cause corrosion and rust, making every breath you take contaminated.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Step 1

Prevent your tank from emptying completely. Water is more likely to enter your tank if it is completely empty. Do not assume that because you are attached to your regulator that you are safe. Water can back up through your regulator if air pressure is low enough.

Step 2

Breathe evenly. Condensation can enter your tank when air is released from the cylinder quickly.

Step 3

Close the valve if your tank is nearing empty. Close valves gently. By closing them gently, you diminish your risk of rupturing a seal that may allow water in your cylinder.

Tips & Warnings

Make sure that your cylinder is serviced on a yearly basis by a Professional Association of Diving Instructors-certified dive center. Its employees will visually inspect the interior for any corrosion and alert you if there is something wrong.

Article Written By Rachel C. Murphy

Rachel Murphy has been writing professionally since 2005. Specializing in arts, entertainment, travel and dining, she has a remarkable ability to create a visual experience. She is a regular contributor to "Her Life Magazine" and KCfreepress.com, and has been featured in "KC Magazine", "KC Home Design" and "Urban Times". Murphy holds a Bachelor of Arts in communications and theatre from Avila University.

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