Aluminium tank advice

[Sabanist]

I have an opportunity to purchase an aluminum tank and would like some feedback on what I should be weary of.

here is the data:

Luxfer Aluminum Scuba Tank S-80
S# P135627 / 3000PSI / 08-94

Hydros 09-99


how much would you be comfortable purchasing this tank for

 

[Scared Silly]

Given that was made after 1990 and you are in FL you should be able to get it filled. However, it would appear to be out of hydro. $50 offer, pay no more than $75 if in excellent condition. A Hydro/Visual will cost ya $25/$15 whereas new ~$150.

 

[Jax]

I was advised to never pay more than $25 for an out of hydro tank.

 

[halocline]

I was advised to never pay more than $25 for an out of hydro tank.

That's not realistic. What about a nice X7 100, or a LP85? Most people, myself included, would gladly pay $150 for one out of hydro. For an AL80, it's still too low as a generalization. I'd buy a 5 yr old catalina out of hydro any day for twice that.

Almost any reasonably-cared-for scuba tank with no visible corrosion inside is going to pass hydro; a few of the SP tanks seem to be a little less certain, but there is a new procedure I believe sanctioned by the DOT that should help. Hydros are maybe $20.....

 

[eelnoraa]

Depend on the condition, I will say around $50 if condition is good. I won't buy it for $75. Around where I live, hydro costs $50 from dive shop. this lower the value of out of hydro used tank significantly.

 

[eelnoraa]

What about a nice X7 100, or a LP85? Most people, myself included, would gladly pay $150 for one out of hydro.

Interesting that you compare X7-100 and LP85. Here, used X7-100 is hard to come by. Even if I find one, it will be upward of $200 with half hydro left. LP85 is hard to find too, but not as bad as X7-100. They go for about $150 with half hydro left.

 

[Sabanist]

I got it today for 40 bucks, thanks