New ‘Alerts’ page
We've added an Alert page to the website. This is where IDEST will highlight matters of concern to IDEST cylinder testing centres and/or the general diving community. This may include…
BS EN ISO 13341 updated
The standard for fitting of valves to gas cylinders has been updated, the current version is now BS EN ISO 13341:2025 (Gas cylinders. Fitting of valves to gas cylinders). It…
New ‘For Sale & Wanted’ page
At the request of some members we have added a for sale and wanted page to the website. Upon request we will advertise your surplus equipment related to cylinder testing,…
BS EN ISO 18119 Amendment 2
BS EN ISO 18119:2018+A1:2021 has been amended +A2:2024, the main changes are as follows: 2. Normative references: ISO 10286 title corrected “Gas cylinders – Vocabulary”; ASNT SNT-TC-1A, Personnel qualification and…
BS EN ISO 11623 updated
The standard for periodic inspection and testing of composite cylinders has been updated, the current version is now BS EN ISO 11623:2023 (Gascylinders. Composite cylinders and tubes. Periodic inspection and…
New video from IDEST
IDEST recently produced a short video entitled, 'How to become an IDEST technician'. This video is available on the Home page of the website. Further details can still be found…
ISO 18119:2018 + A1:2021
On 1st January 2023 the new Standard for inspecting & testing of diving and breathing gas cylinders comes into full effect. The previous Standards BS EN ISO 1968:2002 and BS…
