No tanks from PST?

[XS Scuba]

StSomewhere:
I understand your point and to some degree you're correct. I only control the dive store price, not what price they're retailed for.

Though, several factors are different now verses the past. One, I work with Sea Pearls to meet Worthington's huge minimum requirements to manufacture our steel cylinders. Yet, XS Scuba also competes against Sea Pearls to provide dive stores with the best service, delivery and pricing. In the past, the 3442 psi cylinder was exclusively available through PST.

Two, in the past the demand for these cylinders far exceeded the limited supply. This drove retail pricing to premium levels. Now, if I do my job right, we'll be in stock of all thirteen size cylinders, every day of the week. Supply won't be the fault of Worthington. The Tilbury factory has the capability of manufacturing more steel scuba cylinders in three weeks then the whole planet uses in a year.

Lastly, as Sean posted, Faber now manufactures 3442 psi cylinders with a painted finish.

Time will tell, though it's my guess that you will see little increase Worthington cylinder retail pricing in the immediate future.

Mike, I'm not saying you'll change the prices. I'm saying retailers will have far less incentive to discount. PST's went for full price all the time when they were the only 3442 psi game in town. I'm merely expecting the worthington 3442 psi tanks to follow that same pricing curve.

 

[StSomewhere]

Thank you for that explanation, Mike. Good points.

 

[wmspdi]

If they go out = No DOT mean them PST tanks will [all] be scrap!

Brad

From what I understand there is US DOT form that the tank owner can file to re-new the exemption, and allow the PST to be hydro tested and used (if PST goes belly up). No sure about Canada though.

 

[royalediver]

From what I understand there is US DOT form that the tank owner can file to re-new the exemption, and allow the PST to be hydro tested and used (if PST goes belly up). No sure about Canada though.

Should be confirmed through DOT. Does the exemption granted apply to ALL PST E cylinders or only the applicant? To fill an E tank each filler MUST have a copy of the exemption on file. Can you imagine if each cylinder/owner must have the paperwork filed with each fill station!

 

[cummings66]

I think the Norris HP Steel tanks are made in the USA, Detroit I think, and they're hot dipped galvanized if I recall. They're the new tanks that Sherwood and Genesis are using. They are not 3442 however, they're 3500 PSI which means a 300 bar din hookup is needed.

 

[drbill]

I think the Norris HP Steel tanks are made in the USA, Detroit I think, and they're hot dipped galvanized if I recall. They're the new tanks that Sherwood and Genesis are using. They are not 3442 however, they're 3500 PSI which means a 300 bar din hookup is needed.

Good to see these tanks mentioned. My understanding is that they have a long history and a good reputation. I own one but it is well out of hydro and I don't use it at this time.

 

[StSomewhere]

Should be confirmed through DOT. Does the exemption granted apply to ALL PST E cylinders or only the applicant? To fill an E tank each filler MUST have a copy of the exemption on file. Can you imagine if each cylinder/owner must have the paperwork filed with each fill station!

You really have a censored one for PST, don't you? What's the whole story?

 

[royalediver]

Because they have NEVER delivered product on time and are treated by some individuals as god-like. They are/where a poorly mismanaged company who NEVER told the truth to anyone. I don't like liars.

 

[yak]

Looks like DiveRite Express is kicking into the Worthington camp with a bang.

http://www.diveriteexpress.com/gas/steel.shtml

 

[Hoosier]

I also got the email from Diveriteexpress today.

I think

Game over already......