Exploded scuba cylinders
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DennisW
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Phil was right about the Al alloy. Anytime a tank valve is hard to turn, it is probably because it is under pressure. Scary.
Dragged this out for another thread but the link is relevant here too:
How much energy is there in a filled scuba tank
How much energy is there in a filled scuba tank
Mambo Dave
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Out of all those pictures only one or two of the scuba tanks look like they are made of steel - can anyone tell?
I'll just stick with steel, tyvm.
I'll just stick with steel, tyvm.
Ed Palma
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I think all the photos show Al tanks. Steel cylinders have rounder bottoms.
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