removing boots - Scuba Forum

Scotttyd · 08-24-2008, 05:15 PM

What is the easiest way to remove a tank boot? I do not have a rubber hammer (but could buy one)?

I have heard of soaking them in warm water?

bubbletrubble · 08-24-2008, 05:22 PM

A few careful taps with a regular hammer.

awap · 08-24-2008, 05:26 PM

steel hammer & aluminum tank - not good. Use a piece of wood to tap it off instead of that hammer. Or use the handle end of the hammer.

bottomdweller · 08-24-2008, 06:20 PM

Buy a rubber mallet, under $10.00 at your hardware store.

Scotttyd · 08-24-2008, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by awap

steel hammer & aluminum tank - not good. Use a piece of wood to tap it off instead of that hammer. Or use the handle end of the hammer.

I have steel tanks if that makes a difference, I think I can swing a $10 hammer to save a $400 tank!!!

awap · 08-24-2008, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Scotttyd

Quote:

Originally Posted by awap

steel hammer & aluminum tank - not good. Use a piece of wood to tap it off instead of that hammer. Or use the handle end of the hammer.

I have steel tanks if that makes a difference, I think I can swing a $10 hammer to save a $400 tank!!!

Only a little. Chips in finish on steel tanks may be just as problematic as dings in aluminum.

paintsnow · 08-24-2008, 07:08 PM

i work at a dive shop and we use a small piece of 2x4 and a mallet.
you can place the 2x4 right up against the boot and hit it with a regular hammer if your careful, and make sure to work it around the tank, dont just hit it in one spot.

CompuDude · 08-24-2008, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by paintsnow

i work at a dive shop and we use a small piece of 2x4 and a mallet.
you can place the 2x4 right up against the boot and hit it with a regular hammer if your careful, and make sure to work it around the tank, dont just hit it in one spot.

Bingo. Small piece of scrap wood and a mallet. Work your way around, and they come off no problem.

With a decent size piece of wood, you can get away with a regular hammer instead of a mallet, but if you'll be doing it often, it's worth picking up a mallet.

A piece of 2x4 is really all you need to get started, though.

marchand · 08-24-2008, 07:31 PM

Who needs a hammer? Just get a piece of 2x4 and knock it off with that.

in_cavediver · 08-24-2008, 08:20 PM

Just remember - for 7.25" tanks - 2x4s are acceptable. When you go to 8" tanks, the 2x6 is the preferred chunk of wood........

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