The aluminium 6cf Drysuit Inflation Cylinder in black is popularly used with air as an alternative suit inflation method and sometimes with argon. It is an ideal size for any twinset diver.

6cf Drysuit Inflation Cylinder specifications

• BtS M18 valve
• Aluminium
• Capacity 6cf/0.85L
• Cylinder make: Luxfer
• Working pressure: 200 bar
• Weight (empty): 1.2 kg
• Height (without valve): 28.5cm
• Diameter: 8cm

Recommended practice for suit inflation cylinder

• Never allow the suit inflation cylinder to fully empty underwater
• Storing cylinders with at least 2 bar of pressure in them
• Keeping/transporting any empty cylinder with the valve closed
• Drying and capping valves when the regulator is not attached
• Periodic check against moisture/water buildup in the cylinder

Do suit inflation cylinders need testing?

Cylinders that may, during normal use, lose all gas pressure above ambient when underwater, such as side-mount, bail-out, marker buoy, buoyancy compensator, and suit inflation cylinders are at a greater risk of water ingress and internal corrosion when empty.

If freshwater is present in a cylinder, this can mean the loss of more than 2mm of the thickness of the cylinder wall within 6 months. This is increased to more than 5mm in salt water. (Diving cylinder walls are generally between 2 and 5mm thick).

While testing of the diving cylinder remains at 2.5 years for an internal visual and 5 years for a full hydrostatic test in the UK, a more frequent visual inspection by a certified test centre for suit inflation cylinders is recommended.

Deliveries outside the UK

Due to aviation regulations, the cylinder and valve will be shipped disassembled. It will be the customers responsibility to have the cylinder and valve re-assembled.