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How can I ensure that my dive tanks are filled to capacity?

Make Sure Dive Tanks are Filled Properly

Filling a scuba tank completely is not that simple, and divers should make sure they give ample time to the staff at a dive shop to do the job right. It's not a bad idea to drop off your scuba air tanks the day before a dive and pick them up in the morning as you head out.

Here are some other tips for making sure you do not get short air fills:

The tank should be filled to its maximum level -- but not overfilled. An overfill risks damage to the cylinder.
Tanks need to be filled slowly and then allowed to cool. The tanks then can be topped off to reach maximum capacity.
Do not put a tank in cold water to make it cool faster. You run the risk of water entering the cylinder.
Remember the maximum fill rate is 300 psi per minute.

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