Does the brand of tank you buy matter ?

[DiveBandit]

I know buying the best scuba gear you can afford is important, but does the brand of air tank you buy make a difference ?

I just bought 6 al80's and didn't even think to ask who made them. Wondering If I just did a bad thing. :06:

 

[Humuhumunukunukuapua'a]

Aren't most Al tanks made by Faber? In any event, I think there are only a few manufacturers. You should be fine

 

[Falco]

AL80 are very similar in size weight and buoyancy caracteristics. Yours are probably made by Luxfer or Catalina.

 

[cornfed]

Aren't most Al tanks made by Faber?

Since Faber's logo is "if it's Steel it must be Faber" I'm gonna go out on a limb and say no.

 

[cerich]

Aren't most Al tanks made by Faber? In any event, I think there are only a few manufacturers. You should be fine

Nope Faber makes steel.

Most/all? ALM (current day) tanks are made by Luxfer and Catalina.

If you use al cylinders for stages/deco the brand may matter because of bouyancy difference but to the average recreational diver it doesn't make any difference.

Best,

Chris

 

[JeffG]

I know buying the best scuba gear you can afford is important, but does the brand of air tank you buy make a difference ?

I just bought 6 al80's and didn't even think to ask who made them. Wondering If I just did a bad thing. :06:

For alum tanks I would only buy luxfer, just in case I wanted to use them for stages later.

 

[DiveBandit]

Is Catalina a good company ?

 

[JeffG]

Is Catalina a good company ?

They are fine tanks for backgas. I just wouldn't use them for stage bottles.

 

[Humuhumunukunukuapua'a]

Since Faber's logo is "if it's Steel it must be Faber" I'm gonna go out on a limb and say no.

Doh! Brain fart...was thinking Luxfer, typed Faber...

Is the weekend over already?

 

[victor]

They are fine tanks for backgas. I just wouldn't use them for stage bottles.

Why? :huh:
I am not a tech diver so excuse my ignorance.
I would have thought that the requirements for a bottle on my back and a bottle I depend on at a deco stop would be much the same.