Can we identify this tank?

[Graeme Tolton]

The guy selling it says that it is steel. All I know is what is in the pic. Does anyone recognize this tank? Seller is not giving any details other than steel tank that needs hydro... price is right.
Thanks!

 

[idocsteve]

I do not recognize that tank, I've never seen it before.

Why what did it do?

 

[fppf]

Without the numbers on the neck it is impossible to tell what it is.

That said, from the form of the neck and the general size, I would guess that is a standard run of the mill AL80.

 

[idocsteve]

AL80s have square bottoms, steel tanks have round bottoms.

Do you have a pic of the bottom of the tank?

 

[Wookie]

Never seen a steel painted any color except white or black. Often they are galvanized. I would guess it s an aluminum 80 or 100. I'd go further to guess it is a Luxfer by the shape of the neck. If the price is 50 bucks or so, then the price is right. I would NEVER buy a cylinder without knowing the born on date, the manufacturer and alloy, and a guarantee it will pass hydro and vis. Buyer beware a seller that won't make a full disclosure. I wouldn't walk away, I'd run. YMMV. Good Luck.

Frank

 

[Graeme Tolton]

I was sorta thinking al80 as well from the pic... but the ad says steel, so i gave it the benefit of the doubt.. when i look at it tomorrow, ill know for sure... im not all that concerned... the deal is for a complete set - bcd, wetsuit, regs, tank, bag... most of which i will be re-selling. even a scrap al80 is worth about $20! The pic above is the only one that i currently have. If i had seen a square bottom, i wouldn't have mode the post.

 

[sunfishh]

How do you make $20 on a junk tank?

 

[dementid]

prob from recycling it for the alum

 

[herman]

AL80s have square bottoms, steel tanks have round bottoms.

Do you have a pic of the bottom of the tank?

I agree, looks like an AL tank but there were a rare few square bottom ....well not exactly square like an AL but still they will set without a boot and look square while setting..... steels in years gone past. I have 2 of them.

 

[widget]

I agree, looks like an AL tank but there were a rare few square bottom ....well not exactly square like an AL but still they will set without a boot and look square while setting..... steels in years gone past. I have 2 of them.

Yes, "sort of" flat bottom steels are not uncommon, Heiser, for one, made them quite often in years gone by...........but that cylinder do'snt look like a steel to me, I would also say by the neck shape its an alu 100, probably Luxfer.