9oz CO2 - sub 2inch dia bottle

[pizzadude]

Hi guys,

Is anyone able to tell me the current standing on having 9oz bottles refilled?

I know in the States they talk about the 2inch rule (http://www.hydrotester.com/information.htm) and visually checking the bottle and valve, but this is under DOT guidelines. How does this reasoning apply here or relate to the UK legislation?

I have a few bottles of mixed ages, all in very good condition, that I want to have checked and refilled if at all possible.

thanks

 

[Canon Fodder]

In the uk its not a 2" diameter rule, it relates to the size of the bottle to determine if it needs retesting. I think its under half a litre does not require a retest.

However they do need a stamp to say it met the standerd when it was first made and they have a finate life of 15 years for steel CO2 (I think, final date should be shown somewhere on the bottle). However you still have to convince the site to fill them.

 

[pizzadude]

Ok, thanks for the reply - I'll have a good goosey gander at the markings on my bottles and see if I can dig up any further info. Does anyone know if there is any retest period or serviceable lifespan on the aluminium 9oz (and smaller) bottles?