Buying a used tank?

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Got to agree with that. Still have a steel 72 from 1954 and it's still going strong. It's been through something like 7 hydro's. Keep 'em dry inside and they just about last forever. Can't say the same for aluminum tanks. Each fill takes a toll on the metal and it's not unusual for an aluminum to fail the second or third hydro.

I really don't understand why divers dismiss good steel 72's. Granted, if you go through air like a hooker goes through rubbers maybe you need a 100 + cft tank. I've never found myself wanting more air on a dive than a 72 can supply. Of course I've always dove cold water and about the time the old 72 is getting low my body is usually getting cold.
 
Got to agree with that. Still have a steel 72 from 1954 and it's still going strong. It's been through something like 7 hydro's. Keep 'em dry inside and they just about last forever. Can't say the same for aluminum tanks. Each fill takes a toll on the metal and it's not unusual for an aluminum to fail the second or third hydro.

I really don't understand why divers dismiss good steel 72's. Granted, if you go through air like a hooker goes through rubbers maybe you need a 100 + cft tank. I've never found myself wanting more air on a dive than a 72 can supply. Of course I've always dove cold water and about the time the old 72 is getting low my body is usually getting cold.

I was diving a 100 the other day and was sucking air at an alarming rate. I guess I'm just a skanky low rent Whoe.
 
:wink: Some need it more than others
 
If it helps, yesterday I bought a 1978 104cuft LP steel PST in hydro (2010) VIP'd and filled for $175.00. I think I got a fair deal. If you hit the side of
the tank with a hammer it rings like a bell! What a beautiful sound!:D

I also have an old 72 made in 1967 that I found without a valve in a gravel pit in 1984 it's been hydro'd regularly since then and I still use it.

My 1st steel 72 was bought new in 1968. It was the only tank I owned for many years and did it a LOT of dives probably over 1000. It failed hydro this year, expansion.:(
 
I have the opportunity to purchased a ss Sherwood Genesis 120cf tank for $150. The seller says the tank is within date for hydro and VIS.

Is this considered a good deal? Is it worth the chance? I used to service fire extinguishers and can find external damage easily enough.


Phil

I just bought 2 steel Sherwood Genesis 100s for $300 in Hydro and Vip for my GF birthday. Nice tanks and perfect for her.

I'd say go for it, if your comfortable with purchasing used tanks.
 

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