AL tank, worth buying?

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I found a tank on-line (Yes, craigslist...) but I've been burned once before (its now a lawn ornament).
The stamp on the tank reads;

CTC/DOT-3AL3200-S92
US4585LUXFER2A87 with a hydro stamp of 8/94.

It has not been hydro'd since.

Is it worth the $50 and a 45 min drive to buy it?
 
It is Luxfer made in 1987, so it is the "bad" alloy. It might be a usable tank, but would require hydro, VIP and eddy testing which will run you another $50. So you are in for about $100 and your local fill spot might not even touch the tank because of the alloy.

For me, I'd pass on it, especially considering you can buy a new AL80 for around $150.
 
Sounds good thanks. I already have one piece tank I can use as an anchor, don't need another.
 
https://www.shearwater.com/products/teric/

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