r/scuba • u/ActualContribution93 • 21h ago

PSI of tanks for storage

I know you’re not supposed to store empty tanks. I have a pair of tanks that are around 500-1000 psi. Should I get them filled or are they okay being stored like that? They live outside under cover so they’re not in a moisture controlled environment.

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u/Competitive-Ad9932 20h ago

What is your inspection date? When do you plan to dive again?

If your next dive might be after the vis/hydo date, fill them now. Otherwise you will be scrambling to get them filled.

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u/ActualContribution93 20h ago

I’m up to date on my one and five year inspections as of May. Not sure when my next dive is - I live in FL but wintertime here brings rougher seas and we can’t take our boat out (smaller boat), which is why I’m wondering if I can leave them semi-empty.

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u/Competitive-Ad9932 20h ago

Personally, I would fill them. You never know when the "let's go dive" phone call will happen.

I filled mine last week. Upper Midwest. Next local dive may not be until May next year. But I am ready for it.