Propane tanks need to be properly maintained and refilled to make sure they last a long time, work well, and keep you safe.

No amount of eagerness to dive should ever make you skip any pre-dive safety checks. Here's what happened to one diver who learned that lesson the hard way.

For a 6kg gas cylinder, it is advisable to fill it with 5kg of gas or a maximum of 5.5kg,” said an Operations Manager.