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    3L cylinder testing price

    I didn't realize that my filling bottle has past the 5 years mark and the diving shop refused to fill it up.
    They quoted 40 quid plus VAT to test it and they need a week to turn around.

    I feel the price is too dear and run away.

    What's the going rate nowadays? I remember a few years agao in Solihull it was around 20 quid for a test, if I remember right.

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    My local dive shop charges £35, same turn around time too.
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    Mine charges £37, two week turn round

    Sounds fair to me

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    A test is a test, regardless of cylinder capacity, I reckon you could save a couple of quid by shopping around but £40 seems reasonable to me

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    Air Services in Kent charged me £35 for a test and fill for a 7ltr 300 bar cylinder.

    One week turnaround.
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    Quote Originally Posted by thor123 View Post
    I didn't realize that my filling bottle has past the 5 years mark and the diving shop refused to fill it up.
    They quoted 40 quid plus VAT to test it and they need a week to turn around.

    I feel the price is too dear and run away.

    What's the going rate nowadays? I remember a few years agao in Solihull it was around 20 quid for a test, if I remember right.
    Different shops in different areas charge different amounts, iirc someone recently said they had just had a test done for either £10 or £15 Merseyside area.

    I paid £30 about 4 years ago, so next year expect it will be £40+.

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    testing

    hi
    my 3lt 300 35 pounds tested and filled
    cheers alan

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    Just asked my local dive shop, £32 (any size) plus any serviceable parts (if required) when they strip/check the valve. Free air fill on completion. Less than one week turnaround. I'm happy with that.
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    Quote Originally Posted by thor123 View Post
    I didn't realize that my filling bottle has past the 5 years mark and the diving shop refused to fill it up.
    They quoted 40 quid plus VAT to test it and they need a week to turn around.

    I feel the price is too dear and run away.

    What's the going rate nowadays? I remember a few years agao in Solihull it was around 20 quid for a test, if I remember right.
    Looking at the replies, £48 seems a bit rich; guess that includes a free fill (though only 3L). Prices might just be higher near you? Travel time & costs can be a major factor.
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    Fill

    £36 here and a week,
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    £45 and collect the next day.

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    Quote Originally Posted by angrybear View Post
    Different shops in different areas charge different amounts, iirc someone recently said they had just had a test done for either £10 or £15 Merseyside area.

    I paid £30 about 4 years ago, so next year expect it will be £40+.
    Yep, I had 2 cylinders done last month at £15 each to include full refill at CTS, Speke, Liverpool.

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