Drexler Diving Systems

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  		  Phone: (226) 207-0357 (NO TXTs !)
470 Jackson St Unit 2
Colchester, Ontario, Canada, N0R 1G0
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Air, Nitrox, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Acetylene, Argon, Beer, SODA, Welding GAS Fills and Cylinders

Most divers just take it for granted that the air, Nitrox or Oxygen they use is safe. Have you ever received an air fill that didn't smell right, has a taste or made you feel bad after a dive? Some shops don't logically test their compressed air, don't use fully synthetic compressor lubricants, don't service their equipment and some even use hydraulic hoses that are not oxygen or breathing air compatible.

At Drexler Diving Systems our technician was assembling compressor and Oxygen transfill systems before other technicians were even certified divers. We know what works, what is safe and how to use it properly.

How pure is Drexler Diving Systems high pressure breathing air?
    Our breathing air is tested by an A2LA / ISO 17025 accredited compressir air analysis lab to meet CSA Standard Z180.1-2013(N) and Oxygen Compatible Air-2003(I) criteria. The independant lab uses NIST traceable testing methods including GC-MS (Gas Chromograph - Mass Spectrometer), gravimetry and optical microscopy. Our compressors utilize Ultrachem Chemlube 100% synthetic lubricant with double / redundant filtration that is more than twice the cost of what our competitors use. The bank storage system only uses clean breathing grade hoses, components and the entire system is serviced/inspected regularly. On top of that, we take our periodic air samples under the worst possible conditions to ensure that you receive the cleanest, Oxygen compatible air each and every time we fill your tank. The independant lab test analysis certificate is posted right at our fill station.
Do you offer on-site cylinder fills?
    YES! We offer on-site breathing air fills for SCUBA and SCBA cylinders. Contact us for more information on this service.
Do I need a SCUBA certification to get an air fill?
    Not necessarily. Many trained individuals use high pressure air for non-Scuba uses such as airbrushes, self contained breathing apparatus, etc. Ask us for more details.
Do you sell & fill oxygen, CO2, helium, nitrogen, acetylene, argon and Welding Cylinders?
    YES. We fill a variety of high pressure cylinders and maintain a good stock of the following high pressure pure gasses;
  • USP Oxygen - For mixed diving gasses, emergency Oxygen units, wine and beer oxygenation, etc.
  • Carbon Dioxide (food/beverage grade) - For beer/soda carbonation, aquariums, grow tents, welding and more.
  • Nitrogen (food/beverage grade) - For wine and other food/beverage applications.
  • Helium (99.999% pure) - For research, mixed gas diving, welding and of course BALLOONS!
  • Argon (industrial) - For dry suit inflation, MIG/TIG welding and mixed gasses.
  • Acetylene (cylinder exchange only) - For use with oxy-acetylene and air-acetylene torches for brazing, soldering, cutting, heating and gas welding.

    • We also stock and carry a range of CO2, inert gas, industrial and medical high pressure cylinders. See our cylinder qualification section for further details regarding fills.
Do you fill Beer Gas, G-Mix or welding gas?
    YES. We fill custom CO2/Nitrogen blended "beer gas" for craft brewers and custom MIG/TIG welding gasses for welders/fabricators. See our cylinder qualification section or for further details.
Do you fill SCBA units?
    YES. Our high pressure breathing air exceeds NFPA purity standards and we have CGA 346/347 filling adapters. See our cylinder qualification section for further details.
Do you fill cylinders for PCP guns?
    YES. We fill both CO2 and high pressure air (HPA) for PCP applications. See our cylinder qualification section for further details.
Cylinder Qualification - Will you fill my tank?
    It doesn't matter where you purchased your cylinder. We will only consider refilling cylinders that meet the following criteria:
    • CTC, TC or UN clinders with correct markings, valid permits and current applicable re-qualification tests are required.
      CE cylinders are not legal for use in Canada at this time.
    • No disqualifying evidence of dents, dings, scrapes, bulges, heat damage, corrosion, etc.
    • Any cylinder filled with Oxygen or Nitrox must have evidence of current Oxygen service.
    • Oxygen serviced SCUBA cylinders that have black O-rings will not be filled with Oxygen;
      They might not be O2 compatible and we routinely find incompatible components on supposedly O2 serviced cylinder valves.
    • Any SCUBA cylinder filled with breathing air, nitrox or trimix must have evidence of current visual inspection.
    • Any cylinder with a yoke or DIN valve that is not used for SCUBA or SCBA must be prominently labelled as such (e.g., cylinders for use with argon).
    • Cylinders must be fitted with an over-pressure device and appropriate valve for the particular gas service. (e.g., CGA320 for CO2, CGA540 or CGA870 for O2, CGA580 for inert gas, etc.)
    • Evidence of inspection and/or service decals must indicate the individual who serviced and/or inspected the cylinder.
    • Due to the abundance of improper Eddy Current inspections in the area, cylinders made from 6351-T6 Aluminum alloy will not be filled. This is our discretion to ensure the highest level of safety for both our fill station operators and you!
    • Cylinders that may be contaminated, were filled with flammable gasses, with the exception of acetylene cylinder exchanges, are leaking or appear to be tampered with will not be filled.
    • Cylinders fitted with RPV valves will not be filled.
    • If your cylinder doesn't meet these criteria or you're note sure, just ASK US! Our certified technician and cylinder inspector is here to help!
    • NOTE: We reserve the right to refuse to fill or service any cylinder at our sole discretion.
    • NOTE: We have many exemplars and photos of safety violations, unsafe gear and improper cylinder inspections/service from other shops. We'll be glad to show the photos and/or bad gear to you.
    • NOTE: You must show valid proof of SCUBA certification for breathing gas fills in SCUBA cylinders. A signed waiver is required for all other gas fills.
Can someone else pickup my tank?
    NO. Due to theft and liability concerns, you must pickup the cylinders you are responsible for.
Do you do gas fills and tanks for racing?
  • Note: We can only fill cylinders with standard valves (See "Cylinder Qualification" above).
  • CO2 - Standard CO2 cylinders with standard valves are not a problem. See "Cylinder Qualification" above. With the renewal of the Transport Canada permit for certain side wall stamped CO2 racing cylinders, we can fill them with CO2.
  • Nitrous Oxide (NOS) - No. Due to several unsafe and highly dangerous practices that are common within the racing community, it is our policy to not handle nitrous oxide cylinders for racing. Heating high pressure gas cylinders with torches or other means is a highly dangerous practice.
  • Nitrogen - Yes. (See "Cylinder Qualification" above)
  • High pressure air - Yes. (See "Cylinder Qualification" above)
  • Custom racing cylinders and systems - No. Due to the proliferation of dangerous practices and poorly designed gas systems that are common within the racing community, we cannot fill nor supply systems that lack standard valves and connections.

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