What Exactly Did I Just Get? 1950s twinset

[PBcatfish]

Here is a pallet of aviation O2 cylinders recently removed from scrapped Navy Lockheed SP 2-H antisubmarine patrol aircraft. I have many hours as a crewman on these aircraft. Notice they are wire wrapped, the wire was removed when used for diving. Dr. Sam hit the nail on the head.

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OK, silly question here, why the wire? Is that to control shrapnel in the event that they get perforated?

 

[James79]

OK, silly question here, why the wire? Is that to control shrapnel in the event that they get perforated?

Exactly... "Non Shatterable"

 

[ZephyrNYC]

Hard to be certain from the pictures, but it looks like 1/2 inch NPT manifold and 1 inch to 1/2 inch NPT bushings. I just put new 1800 psi burst disc assemblies into some 1/2 NPT post valves... they make them for paintball co2 cylinders.
@azstinger11 , if you decide you don't want to keep them, let me know. I have a 10 y.o. that these tanks are perfect for!
Respectfully,
James

You put 1800 psi burst discs for paintball into SCUBA valves? Please elaborate.