I had decided to buy a couple of tanks for non tek recreational diving here in Norcal. I had decided on two E7 100s. I like their light weight and they have decent buoyancy properties. I can get full 3500psi nitrox fills as my LDS has a membrane system. I believe I can do as well in Monterey as well which is where I do a lot of diving. Even on the boat I can get 3000psi which will give me almost 15% more than I would get with the usual AL80 of the same weight.
My LDS doesnt carry them. He has been good to me to the point of sponsoring me for key man status on DUI products. I would prefer to buy from him.
His option is Faber hp100. The specs at
http://www.huronscuba.com/gear/cylinders.htm
show this tank 5 lbs heavier when empty. They are also five lbs heavier in the water which takes 5 lbs off the ole belt . It is painted rather than hot dip galvanized.
Other than the five pounds, am I missing anything here? Are the tanks of comparable quality? He is offering me the Fabers for about $250.00 which is $30 dollars less than what LeisurePro is asking for the Pressed Steel E7 100s not including $40 freight.
Are there any Faber owners or posts which will attest to quality?Conversely do they have a history of problems? Would appreciate any experience you have to share.
Also does anyone know why two tanks of similar dimensions are so different in weight?
My LDS doesnt carry them. He has been good to me to the point of sponsoring me for key man status on DUI products. I would prefer to buy from him.
His option is Faber hp100. The specs at
http://www.huronscuba.com/gear/cylinders.htm
show this tank 5 lbs heavier when empty. They are also five lbs heavier in the water which takes 5 lbs off the ole belt . It is painted rather than hot dip galvanized.
Other than the five pounds, am I missing anything here? Are the tanks of comparable quality? He is offering me the Fabers for about $250.00 which is $30 dollars less than what LeisurePro is asking for the Pressed Steel E7 100s not including $40 freight.
Are there any Faber owners or posts which will attest to quality?Conversely do they have a history of problems? Would appreciate any experience you have to share.
Also does anyone know why two tanks of similar dimensions are so different in weight?