rubbers on tanks bands - on or off?

[alexxred]

Hi,

I've got faber tanks bands along with a faber 300 bar manifold. I've put it all together but was wondering do I really need the rubers, or more the the point does it make no difference at all?

Cheers

Alex

 

[Cold_Under_Here]

Only if you want protection.


.....sorry it had to be done!

 

[do it easy]

I have two sets of LP98's from OMS. I think they are the same as the 95's?

Anyhow, I don't have rubbers on my tanks bands, and I haven't noticed any funky rash or rust. I also dive in freshwater, which probably makes a big difference.

I was planning on putting some on after the clean and VIP this winter.

I also leave the boots on during the summer, but I take them off when things slow down. I think one set has a dark discoloration on the inside where the boot would be. I bought that set used and the the previous owner had some non-stainless hardware on the bands. The two sets are the roughly the same age, judging by the sequential serial numbers.

 

[alexxred]

How did I know someone was going to say that?

...I guess they could be protecting the paint work. Other than that I can't see any real use for them.

 

[Hoosier]

The worst case is a combination of al tanks and steel band. You can see why...

 

[Blitz]

I have had a set of faber HP100s in the salt for a few years now and haven't seen any 'real' problems. I aliitle bit of discoloration, but no damage.

 

[Tom Winters]

Are you referring to rubber under the tank bands? That's not a good idea. There's a dive shop near me where a guy did that with his aluminum 40 deco tank. Salt water trapped under there pitted the exterior of the tank just enough to get it condemned.

 

[Fish_Whisperer]

My tank has a hard plastic "cap" on the bottom. Should I take this off, then?

Also, I asked on another thread, but I bought a slightly used tank that's bright yellow-green. Someone mentioned that they thought that color was for Nitrox. Is this correct? And if so, should I get the tank painted or striped or something, to keep it from looking like a Nitrox tank? Thank you.

 

[BrianM]

should I get the tank painted or striped or something, to keep it from looking like a Nitrox tank? Thank you.

Fish,

Painting your tank is a pain, so just slap one of my new tank stickers on there and it will prevent any confusion!!!:05:


Seriously though, I wouldn't worry about it. A lot of air divers have yellow/green tanks, and I have quite a few nitrox tanks and not a single one that color.

 

[Fish_Whisperer]

Cool. Thanks, Brian.

I'm possibly taking a Nitrox course after the first of the year, too.