Faber or PST

[jonnythan]

The E7's seem to be a pound or two lighter than the old HP's.

 

[mossym]

HP100 or E7-100? I think the older tanks are slightly different, no?

BTW, I got a pair of E7-100's today! Yipee. The shipment that PST has been promising is starting to trickle in. I did get the last two and have had my name on the waiting list for about a month though.

mweitz, which store? i've one on order in Diver Dan's, paid for and all, just need it to be delivered!!

 

[Dapher]

Oh I dream of getting the E7-100's. Had mine on order since July and finally gave in and got some Faber HP 100's - They are nice, and I was able to drop 7 lbs (PST -1/-7 and Faber -7empty /-14 full ) I would say if you don't need to drop some weight from your belt go for the PST and know that I am VERY jealous.

 

[mweitz]

Mossym,

I got mine at Dolphin Scuba in Sacramento. From my understanding DD is also expecting some from the same run, as is Manta. Hopefully today or tomorrow!

Mark

 

[DA Aquamaster]

E7-100's are super tanks as you are essentially getting 100 cu ft for less bulk and only a couple more pounds than an AL 80. The downside is the exemption itself which could leave you stuck with an expensive wind chime if PST ever goes under or decides not to renew the exemption. But...if they were readily available I'd still buy several.

 

[mossym]

Mossym,

I got mine at Dolphin Scuba in Sacramento. From my understanding DD is also expecting some from the same run, as is Manta. Hopefully today or tomorrow!

Mark

good stuff, only thing i regret now is that i should have bought 2!!

 

[StSomewhere]

E7-100's are super tanks as you are essentially getting 100 cu ft for less bulk and only a couple more pounds than an AL 80. The downside is the exemption itself which could leave you stuck with an expensive wind chime if PST ever goes under or decides not to renew the exemption. But...if they were readily available I'd still buy several.

Exemption? Can you elaborate?

 

[jonnythan]

The weird numbers stamped into the side of the tank are the DOT exemption number. I'm not entirely sure, what I'm talking about, so someone else will elaborate (or correct me), but here is how I understand it: a tank manufacturer has to get the tank approved by the DOT, which then grants an exemption number for the use of that tank. The exemption must be renewed periodically, presumably to ensure that inferior or dangerous designs can be weeded out and that there is current data on the tanks (or something).

If the company does not renew the exemption, and the exemption expires, the tanks are no longer DOT approved and cannot be filled/hydro tested/used.

 

[Leadking]

The weird numbers stamped into the side of the tank are the DOT exemption number. I'm not entirely sure, what I'm talking about, so someone else will elaborate (or correct me), but here is how I understand it: a tank manufacturer has to get the tank approved by the DOT, which then grants an exemption number for the use of that tank. The exemption must be renewed periodically, presumably to ensure that inferior or dangerous designs can be weeded out and that there is current data on the tanks (or something).

If the company does not renew the exemption, and the exemption expires, the tanks are no longer DOT approved and cannot be filled/hydro tested/used.

Any cylinder not made to DOT standards (3AL or 3AA FOR EXAMPLE) must be approved by DOT and granted an exemption from the norm. This exemption must be renewed generally every two years. If the exemption is not re-applied for, the cylinders are the not legal, and therefore cannot be filled or transported. Some of the early aluminium cylinders were made under exemption (E-XXXX)/special permit
(SP-XXXX). Please see http://hazmat.dot.gov/exemptions/E09791.pdf for PST's exemption application with the DOT.

 

[CRDiver]

Even if PST goes under - from what I've heard, not likely - XS Scuba and Sea Pearls will be selling cylinders produced by Worthington which also utilize the exemption, so I think PST owners will be fine.