First Deco Bottle

[ianr33]

Get a 40.

If you will be using 50% for deco it holds enough deco gas for "light" deco dives.

Down the road maybe use it for an O2 bottle. A 40 of O2 is enough for almost any dive.

And dont worry too much about what is the "best" tank to buy. If you get into this addiction you will end up with a garage full of tanks anyway!

 

[Clammy]

What class are you taking? I would probably ask your instructor which size would be appropriate.

Fundies and I'm supposed to take Deco 1 and adv nitrox which was supposed to be in May, now tentatively August (time conflicts). I"m not sure if fundies and taking deco 1 and adv nitrox outside the GUE course conflicts or not. I guess I'll find out.



Wow, I expected just a few responses! Thanks for the input!

 

[ianr33]

Whats "Deco 1" ?

 

[Clammy]

Whats "Deco 1" ?

"Decompression Procedures Diver" through TDI

Just been calling Deco 1.

 

[liuk3]

Fundies and I'm supposed to take Deco 1 and adv nitrox which was supposed to be in May, now tentatively August (time conflicts). I"m not sure if fundies and taking deco 1 and adv nitrox outside the GUE course conflicts or not. I guess I'll find out.



Wow, I expected just a few responses! Thanks for the input!

Pretty cool. I believe the AL40 is what you're looking for. Sounds like you are diving hard and having fun!

 

[Clammy]

Yup! Time and money being the limitations!! Argh!! Gear... training... or trips... I get to pick 1 at a time =/

 

[JeffG]

Luxfer Alum 40 to be specific.

 

[Clammy]

Luxfer Alum 40 to be specific.

What about a hymark 40? I'm told they are pretty much the same as luxfers.

 

[rjack321]

What about a hymark 40? I'm told they are pretty much the same as luxfers.

Luxfer's are no longer available. The Hymarks have a slightly different neck shape but are otherwise identical in behavior to the Luxfer's.

 

[JeffG]

Luxfer's are no longer available.

Really? Since when? I've never heard that. (but then again...I haven't shopped for a tank in years)


They still list them on their website

http://www.luxfercylinders.com/products/scuba/specifications/us_imperial.shtml