Now Open: IDEST Accredited Workshop

Now Open: IDEST Accredited Workshop

Now Open: Your New IDEST Scuba Testing Station in Warrenpoint

Is your scuba kit legal and ready for the season?

At Oceanauts Diving, we’ve hit a major milestone. We are officially a fully certified IDEST Workshop, providing professional, in-house scuba cylinder testing and equipment servicing right here in Warrenpoint.

Whether you are a local diver or traveling along the M1 corridor from Dublin or Belfast, our new station is designed to get your life support equipment back in the water safely, legally, and efficiently.

IDEST Certification sticker indicating professional scuba cylinder testing standards

⚖️ The Law: 2.5 Years and 5 Years

Safety isn't just a recommendation—it's the law.
In both the UK and the Republic of Ireland, high-pressure scuba cylinders are legally required to undergo a Visual Inspection every 2.5 years and a Hydrostatic Test every 5 years.

If your cylinder is out of date, reputable dive centers and clubs will not fill it. As an IDEST workshop, our accredited technicians test your tanks to the absolute highest UK and industry standards, keeping you safe and compliant.

🫁 Don't Forget Your Regulators

While you are checking the dates on your cylinders, it’s the perfect time to check your breathing gas delivery systems. Scuba regulators should be fully serviced annually to ensure optimal performance, prevent free-flows in cold water, and maintain manufacturer warranties. We service all major brands using specialized diagnostic tools and genuine authorized parts.

Scuba regulator systems undergoing annual maintenance and testing on a workbench

🫧 The "All-In" Pricing Advantage

We believe in transparent pricing. Many shops charge a base fee for a cylinder test and then surprise you with added labor costs for the cylinder valve. At Oceanauts, our flat-rate testing includes full valve service labor as standard.

Service Type Price (GBP) What’s Included?
Hydrostatic Test (PIAT) £60 Visual + Hydro + Valve Labour
Visual Inspection £40 Visual + Valve Labour
Hydro + O2 Clean Bundle £80 Full Test + O2 Clean + Valve Labour
Oceanauts technician handling a yellow scuba cylinder in the workshop

📅 How to Book: Fast & Simple

We know you want to spend your time diving, not chasing gear. Our streamlined process ensures a typical 1-week turnaround.

  • Book Your Slot: To ensure our fast turnaround times, booking is necessary. A simple text or WhatsApp to +44 7479 051453 is enough to let us know you’re bringing gear in.
  • Drop-Off Location: All drop-offs and pick-ups are handled at 38 Springfield Road, Warrenpoint. (Please note: The technical workshop itself remains a staff-only area for safety and insurance reasons).
  • Collection: We’ll notify you the moment your kit is ready to dive.

Industrial pressure control system with gauges and valves on a white wall for hydro testing.

🌍 Supporting Local Clubs and Border Divers

Located right on the border, we make it easy for our friends in the Republic of Ireland to get their kit sorted without the hassle.

  • 💶 Euro Accepted: We happily accept Euro cash or transfers at the daily mid-market rate—no inflated exchange rates.
  • 🤝 Club Logistics: If you are an Equipment Officer for a local club, ask us about our bulk rates and collection options for groups of 10+ cylinders.

Get Your Gear Sorted Today

Don't wait for the summer rush. Check the stamps on the neck of your cylinder today. If it’s time for a test or your regulators need their annual tune-up, get in touch.

📲 WhatsApp/Text to Book: +44 7479 051453

📍 Drop-off: 38 Springfield Road, Warrenpoint

🔗 View our full servicing price list here

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