Faber HP 100 White VS Faber HP 100 Grey Gunmetal

[scubadude223]

Hi,

I have read some of the other posts regarding the same issue but don't understand the differences or what one is a better quality

Faber offers two High Pressure Tanks.

One Tank is coated in a white paint and the other is painted in a green grey color.

What tank should I buy,

I have read that one valve is by XS Scuba and the other is by Faber.

Why is there two color tanks, this is something that I can not figure out.

 

[NotSure]

I believe they are the same tanks with different paint and valves. XS Scuba previously sold cylinders made by Worthington that had a thick galvanized finish with no paint. The Worthington cylinders are no longer available so I suppose XS Scuba thought grey paint would appeal to those seeking the more desirable Worthington's.

 

[scubadude223]

What Tank would you purchase?

One shop has a tank with a white finish
The other shop has one with the gunmetal finish

Prices is within $20.00 of each other.

 

[NotSure]

Assuming they are the same tank with different paint I would probably buy the grey ones. Only because they probably have a later born on date. Scuba shops begin to discount new old stock tanks the further they get from the manufacture date. I would ask the seller about the born on date of the tanks because the more years you have until hydro the better.

What Tank would you purchase?

One shop has a tank with a white finish
The other shop has one with the gunmetal finish

Prices is within $20.00 of each other.

 

[Bob DBF]

Faber white. If it is the Faber valve convertible to use on a manifold, it will be easier to carry.


Bob

 

[scubadude223]

So the white is preferable to the gunmetal.

I am also going to check the dates.

 

[apostle228]

They're the same tanks, with different valves (if you compare the dimensions and buoyancy characteristics, the two tanks are the same). That said, I own both, and I like the boot the white Faber comes with better, but I like the XS Scuba valve better. Both great tanks though.

 

[scubadude223]

I have always seen XS Scuba as an inferior brand.

But it the valves should be ok

 

[Jim Lapenta]

I have always seen XS Scuba as an inferior brand.

But it the valves should be ok

I don't understand why you would. They put out some very high quality items. Plus they don't make the tanks. They just distribute them.

 

[Colliam7]

What Tank would you purchase? One shop has a tank with a white finish The other shop has one with the gunmetal finish Prices is within $20.00 of each other.

The color makes no difference in quality or performance of the cylinder. If the color reflects a difference in valves, that may be an issue.

I personally would not own Blue Steel valves. I think they are cheap, and the quality of manufacturing is poor. In fairness, maybe they have improved in the past two years. But, having serviced them, in the past, I wouldn't own one even if it was given to me. If you are paying $20 less because you are getting a Blue Steel valve, you are not getting a sufficient discount.

I have always seen XS Scuba as an inferior brand.

I agree with Jim, I see no basis for such an assessment. Their products are generally of commendable quality, certainly better than Blue Steel. Now, if you said that about Trident . . .