SCUBA Users

[nelf]

SCUBA Tanks

Sorry about being vague.

The standard aluminum 80 ft3 tank is a fine choice. It's cheep and max pressure rating is 3000 psi.

If your looking for a lage capacity tank try
OMS
They make tank sizes of 121 and 135 ft3, with a fill pressure of 2500 to 3000. You can get a lot of fills with this one, but it is expensive.

The tanks to be careful of are called high pressure steal tanks, they generally come in sizes of 92 ft3 and 120 ft3, these tanks have a fill pressure of 3500 psi and some shops will actually come near 4000 psi on a fill. These tanks are generally more expensive all so.

[Shaft]

Ah, is much good this advice you give.

[cphilip]

I am surprised no one mentioned the 80 CF 3300 psi Aluminum tanks. For about $20 more than the normal 80 cf 3000 psi SCUBA's. Called "neutral buoyancy" tanks. Worth a bit more to get the extra 300 psi. Assures fills at least to 3000 and a few more fills per tank at near 3000. You have to ask for them. Most places don't stock them and surprisingly enough a lot of dive shops are not even aware they exist. You have to show em in their catalog. And they should not be more than $20 more. Don't let em try and fool you. You can get em online for $160 - $165 or so including the shipped to your door.

[Yipe]

cphillip - you beat me to it!

The 3300psi 80NB is the way to go. They should he the same price, or within $20.00, of a standard 3000psi 80cf tank. The extra 300psi helps out, especially if you cascade from a 3000psi tank. And remember, ask for the boot, valve cover and 15 free air fills with your tank purchase

Hasta,

Matt

[Shaft]

Originally posted by Yipe
cphillip - you beat me to it!

The 3300psi 80NB is the way to go. They should he the same price, or within $20.00, of a standard 3000psi 80cf tank. The extra 300psi helps out, especially if you cascade from a 3000psi tank. And remember, ask for the boot, valve cover and 15 free air fills with your tank purchase

Hasta,

Matt

I will look into that tank. From what I've read, my best bet is to buy local. Since shipping often involves surcharges and what not to drive up the total an extra $35.

[cphilip]

Well Gee Yipe I gave you all day!

No seriously yes do buy local if you can. But the price estimate I gave is already with shipping and all. So use it as a guide.

In fact divers direct is showing the 80 CF 3300 at $149.99 with no surcharge and the shipping is $10.99 fixed fee. So thats just a few pennies shy of $161 to your door.

Also show the 80 CF 3000 at $119.99 and an additional $20 surcharge for a total on it of $139.99 and same $10.99 shipping charge. Or about $151 to the door.

So for $10 more you get the 3300.

See here... http://www.diversdirect.com/scubaequipment.htm

[Shaft]

Phil,
You're alright. I just may forgive you for that geek comment you made the other week.
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