Reconditioned SCBA! Which company should we choose?

I have a long time friend who is still serving as Chief of a small VFD. Their budget is small and they are looking for good quality SCBA at a good price. I have been doing some research for this friend on the different companies that sell reconditioned SCBA. i.e. Bunker Fire & Safety & Dalmatian Fire Equipment. Both seem like large companies! Has any one ever dealt with them? Is their equipment qood quality equipment, are they authorized by the manufacture to service the SCBA? Does anyone know if their technicians are factory trained? etc.... Any assistance would be appreciated.

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Permalink Reply by Morley Holman on September 6, 2011 at 10:07am

Joel

You hit the nail on the head! Correct on every aspect.

Let me just add to Joel's comment on the Aluminum cylinder. Hydrostatic tests are every 5 years unless manufacturered prior to 1991. Then they would need to be hydrotested every year. This is because of the type of alloy that was used to make the cylinders. DOT made this change after discovering the cylinder made prior to 1991 were prone to cracking along the collar. Eddie current tests are also recommended any time an aluminum cylinder is hydrostatiuc tested before and after the 1991 manufacturer dates.

Stay safe everyone!

Morley