We have 12 SCBA bottles/cylinders that were manufactured in 2003. These specific DOT bottles/cylinders came with a 15-year service life; meaning the service life expired in 2018. They were all Hydro’ed on schedule for their three (3) hydros in 2008, 2013, and 2018.
KEY POINT: None of the bottles/cylinders have been used since 2018 (pointing out the serious issues with the units’ monthly inspections for the past 8 years!)
We all know a bottle/cylinder can NOT be filled/charged when it’s out of Date with its Hydro Testing Date. But since these bottles/cylinders are FULL, can they be used in any capacity (normal or emergency use) beyond their service life and 8 years beyond its last Hydro?