Mike Lev
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Dead Dog is correct. But the valves ,tank bands and harness have some value to them. You could sell them if you were looking for something.
Rene 12-54 scuba cylinder
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None of my LDS would have any problems filling a properly inspected tank, just because it has a bushing. There is nothing technically wrong with the bushings and they are perfectly allowed under the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR, the codes governing the DOT). They do have to be rated for the correct working pressure.
You guys must really live out in the “wild west”… where every LDS makes their own rules…
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simonbeans
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No issue here in WNY. Left coast, for sure!!
Thanks Bill. The pictures I showed were only the ones stamped with Walter Kidde, because I did not know what they were. Here are some pictures of the Rene tanks, note the US Divers also stamp on the tank, and the address. There are three of these tanks, two of the smaller Walter Kidde doubles, and one of the large Walter Kidde doubles. And thanks for those helping to identify the Walter Kidde tanks. Sometimes you never know what sort of things you might find in a garage.
Along with the tanks was box with a regulator and some pressure guages in it.
Along with the tanks was box with a regulator and some pressure guages in it.
dead dog
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These valves can not be rebuilt unless you make your own parts.
The only use full parts are the bands and harness.
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Do these Renee tanks have Champagne Bottle ( concave ) bottoms ?
1953 is when Renee trade marked " Aqua Lung " and gained control of the U.S. part of the ( franchise ) U.S. DIVERS.
This is the first year ( 1953 ) that U.S. DIVERS showed up stamped on an tank in the U.S.
Most of these tanks are now long gone. These tanks are an artifact of early diving in the U.S..
The first ones had a Champagne Bottle ( concave ) bottoms.
The Walter Kiddie tanks are not seen diving any more. Today's two-hose divers use more modern tanks.
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simonbeans
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The Walter Kiddie tanks are not seen diving any more. Today's two-hose divers use more modern tanks.
A better way to say this might be, "The Walter Kiddie tanks are not seen diving [as often] anymore. [Some of] Today's diver's use more modern tanks, [but some continue to use WKs.]"
I have a couple sitting in the garage, waiting for the water to warm here in WNY.
A better way to say this might be, "The Walter Kiddie tanks are not seen diving [as often] anymore. [Some of] Today's diver's use more modern tanks, [but some continue to use WKs.]"
I have a couple sitting in the garage, waiting for the water to warm here in WNY.
dead dog
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" The Walter Kiddie tanks are not seen diving any more. Today's two-hose divers use more modern tanks."
Meant to say the Walter Kiddie tanks are not seen diving any more in California.
Meant to say the Walter Kiddie tanks are not seen diving any more in California.
captain
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Shouldn't be a problem to rebuild the valves. I rebuild those quite often.
dead dog
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captain
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The teflon seals are the same as used in modern valves. Usually that and a good cleaning and lub is all they need. I do have a limited suppy of hard parts if something is needed but usually they are not. I have valves that old that I use that still have all original parts other than the seals.
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