Here’s the simplest rule: if you can’t remember when you last swapped the cylinder, replace it. A new CO₂ cylinder costs about $10 to $20. Your life is worth at least a fancy coffee, right? Actually, it’s worth way more, but you get the point. Don’t overthink it—buy a spare cylinder and stash it in your gear bag. That way, you’re always ready, like a boy scout who forgot the marshmallows but remembered the life jacket gas.
Servicing Type V Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) - Captain's Word