What is Visual Cylinder Inspection(aka "tank inspection")? 
Become a PSI-PCI Trained Visual Cylinder Inspector! Kenny Dyal of The SCUBA Diving Channel interviews Mark at the DEMA Show
Kenny Dyal of The SCUBA Diving Channel interviews Mark at the DEMA Show! Together they debunk SCUBA cylinder myths...
Master Pit Reference Plate Correction Notice
If you have the newest red Master Pit Reference Plate or the preceding Silver one with manufacturer specific limits, there is a correction to the Catalina Damage Limit. This will be corrected in the next run of Master Pit Plates.
Please use the listed TBC damage limit (.142) on the Plate for both the Catalina damage limit and the TBC damage limit.
Become a PSI-PCI Trained Visual Cylinder Inspector
Since 1983, focusing on our core business, PSI-PCI, Inc. offers the most trusted, comprehensive, recognized and standards meeting technical training in the world today for inspectors of SCUBA, SCBA and certain other high-pressure compressed gas cylinders.
Do You Need to Renew?
Attention PSI-PCI Inspectors. Do you need to renew your PSI-PCI training?
Cylinder Manufacturers Do Not Support Laser Engraving
There has been much talk going around the web regarding the practice of laser engraving cylinders. Obviously, the process could potentially remove metal or heat damage the cylinders it is applied to. To date two major manufacturers have weighed in on the subject with regard to their positions on the practice.
Why Is There So Much To Know About Inspecting Cylinders?
Back in the day, before formal function specific training was developed, “inspectors” typically just looked in and around a “tank” – decided it “looked good” and put it back into service.
