Scuba tank information

[Alvin Slovinsky]

Will look like this but harder to read
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Here is a diagram of what to look for. It won't say this exactly, but gives you an idea of the layout. View attachment 516159

If it’s painted over can I feel the stamp markings on it and then remove the paint to read it. I appreciate you taking the time to answer my questions.

 

[swimlikethefish]

I would not remove any paint. That is what protects it from corrosion. The stampings are difficult to see on painted tanks. Try a flashlight held at different angles to see if you can make out anything. Maybe some windex and a paper towel to clean the dirt off.

The other option is to give me exact dimensions. Measure the height (floor to bottom of the valve where it meets the tank) and circumference. I could probably figure it out from that info.

Also, if you turn it on its side and look at the bottom of the tank. Is it round or flat? I'm pretty certain you will see it is round. If so, it is definitely a steel tank.

 

[diversteve]

Oops my mistake it’s full of air how can I tell if it’s the bad alloy and there is an A marked on top of the valve itself in a black marker. There is a boot on the bottom of the tank I’ll check and see if there is any more information located there. I appreciate you taking the time to answer my question.

An A in marker means nothing except someone wrote an A in marker on it.

If you can get the boot off and it's a steel, check for rust. I doubt there will be any markings under it to make that worth a lot of effort.

Thump it lightly with a wrench. Steels "ping", Al's have more of a flat sound - realize though that this is about as UN-scientific of a test as there is unless you have both next to each other.

Read the linked post, it breaks down how to tell pretty clearly. Obviously if the other poster is right and it's a steel, it's a non-issue. My buddy dives old steels from the 70's and they work just fine.

 

[diversteve]

Also, if you turn it on its side and look at the bottom of the tank. Is it round or flat? I'm pretty certain you will see it is round. If so, it is definitely a steel tank.

This^^ is a definitive difference.

 

[Alvin Slovinsky]

I looked over the tank again and found this information stamped on it as well.
DOT-SAA 2400- 89/ 9044 001 M8303 Faber Italy 07 89+ scubapro

 

[Diver below 83]

I looked over the tank again and found this information stamped on it as well.
DOT-SAA 2400- 89/ 9044 001 M8303 Faber Italy 07 89+ scubapro

So it’s a Faber steel I believe. But the last hydro test was in 89?

 

[Bob DBF]

So it’s a Faber steel I believe. But the last hydro test was in 89?

Thats the factory hydro, the pic in the first post shows the newer stamps, one looks like a 19+.


Bob

 

[Scared Silly]

Send the serial number 89/ 9044 001 to Bud at Blue Steel who is the Faber importer for the USA: Blue Steel Scuba - Contact Us.

You will get the specs but more importantly ask for the REE value so you can get the plus rating at the next equal (aka hydro).

In the mean time what is the diameter, weight, and height?

 

[Alvin Slovinsky]

Send the serial number 89/ 9044 001 to Bud at Blue Steel who is the Faber importer for the USA: Blue Steel Scuba - Contact Us.

You will get the specs but more importantly ask for the REE value so you can get the plus rating at the next equal (aka hydro).

In the mean time what is the diameter, weight, and height?

I appreciate you help with this tank and the information you gave me it sure helped me out. I will contact the company as you suggested I will be taking it in for an inspection before using it hopefully my shop can do it or send it out. I’ll check diameter, weight, and height and get back to you with it. Thanks again

 

[Imla]

Can you take some pictures of the tank neck?