Diy Pvc tank

[R2004]

is a pvc tank a good idea? like here?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7md8PXmX8ko

Thanks Dylan

---------- Post added July 7th, 2015 at 09:31 PM ----------

And how much air could it hold?

 

[hroark2112]

That's too funny!!!!

First, he's using foam-core PVC pipe, which is labeled "NOT FOR PRESSURE" use.

I'm sure there are 1,000 other things wrong with it...

 

[R2004]

can one be made from pvc pipe?

---------- Post added July 7th, 2015 at 09:40 PM ----------

Or with any other material?

 

[knotical]

NO !

The video mentions one of several issues – fumes from the glue.

Other issues include:
- A 60 psi fill as mentioned in the video would give you at best a few breaths at the surface, less beneath the water. Scuba cylinders are pressurized to over 2000 psi.
- The air would likely be contaminated if it didn’t come from a proper compressor filtered and designed to provide breathable air, as opposed to the compressors used for air tools that likely have oil contamination.
- Even if a home-made contraption could hold air under pressure, who know what would happen if it burst? I wouldn’t want to be near it. Scuba cylinders are the result of tons of engineering to make sure they can hold high pressures safely.

Don’t walk, run away from home-brew contraptions of that sort.
Take a scuba class and learn a bit more about what’s required.

 

[hroark2112]

PVC is also not rated for air pressure. If you've not seen PVC explode under air pressure, you're missing out on some fun.

I'm a plumbing contractor, so I've used PVC once or twice

 

[R2004]

Thanks! what is the cheapest diving tank because i am on a budget?

 

[WarrenZ]

Cheapest tank is usually a rental $5-15 per day

 

[R2004]

I am planning a trip to augadilla in September and am certified I just need gear rental.
Where is the cheapest place?