Question Is it worth it to unpair twinned HPFaber 100s and use separately?

[NudiBoop]

I lucked into the pair with manifold and a third, solo. I had been looking for 2 tanks to solo each and came across a listing on craigslist. My thinking was, "Three 2011 steel 100cuf tanks for $300? That's a great deal." Then I started seeing prices for twinned hp100s (600? 650?) and started thinking about selling the pair, then buying one more tank someplace else. Any thoughts either way?

 

[NudiBoop]

Oh! And I could use some advice on HP valves... If the tank is rated 3500, my valve better be rated at least that or higher, right? I'm struggling to find any higher than 3k...

 

[Divin'Papaw]

Oh! And I could use some advice on HP valves... If the tank is rated 3500, my valve better be rated at least that or higher, right? I'm struggling to find any higher than 3k...

DGX Gears Premium Pro Standalone Valve, Right (Typical Side)

DGX Premium scuba valves are satin finish chrome plated brass and are Nitrox Ready. Outlets are standard 200-Bar DIN.

www.divegearexpress.com

5250 burst disks = rated for 3442 psi tanks.

Many of us use these valves on our steel HP tanks. They are a great value.

 

[lostsheep]

Is there some reason not to split them up if you don’t intend to dive doubles? If you want singles, split them up and hold onto the manifold and bands for in case you ever need doubles or want to sell them. Its not likely they are going to depreciate.

 

[rx7diver]

I lucked into the pair with manifold and a third, solo. I had been looking for 2 tanks to solo each and came across a listing on craigslist. My thinking was, "Three 2011 steel 100cuf tanks for $300? That's a great deal." Then I started seeing prices for twinned hp100s (600? 650?) and started thinking about selling the pair, then buying one more tank someplace else. Any thoughts either way?

It's nice to have options! Yes, "un-twin" them (and store away the manifold and bands), get normal type valves for them, and dive them local.

Enjoy diving your new-to-you cylinders as singles!

rx7diver

 

[lostsheep]

It's nice to have options! Yes, "un-twin" them (and store away the manifold and bands), get normal type valves for them, and dive them local.

Enjoy diving your new-to-you cylinders as singles!

rx7diver

Why bother swapping the valves? Is a left handed valve really that big of a deal? Plug em and call it done.

 

[NudiBoop]

Why bother swapping the valves? Is a left handed valve really that big of a deal? Plug em and call it done.

And THAT'S why we come here. Great suggestion.

 

[lexvil]

Sell them as doubles and buy another tank.

 

[Boarderguy]

3 tanks are better than 2. Keep all the hardware and dive them as singles until you're ready for longer dives. No need to sell the doubles only to potentially buy 2 more tanks for a similar price.

If you're set on selling them I'll buy em from your from you for 450.