Steel 72 specifications

[Wolfie]

So it seems like everyone has an old 72. Can someone help me with the specifications? It doesn't seem to be on any of the comparison tables.

 

[DivingOtter]

I had two old 72s with the last hydro in 72. They just passed one the other day also after being in a basement for 25 years. what kind of specs are you looking for?

 

[halocline]

Maybe this?

72 cu ft Standard
Service pressure: 2250 psi
Working pressure: 2475 psi (2250 psi +10%)
Actual air capacity: 71.2 ft3 (at a working pressure of 2475 psi)
Outer diameter: 6.9 in
Length without valve: 25.1 in
Empty weight: 26 lbs (w/o valve)
Buoyancy Empty: 0 lbs (w/valve)
Buoyancy Full: -5.4 lbs (w/valve)


Capacity at:
2500 71.9
2600 74.7
2700 77.6
2800 80.5
2900 83.4
3000 86.3

 

[Wolfie]

yup, that was it.
saw a pair of faber LP 95's and wanted to see how it compared to an old set of double 72's

 

[Teller]

yup, that was it.
saw a pair of faber LP 95's and wanted to see how it compared to an old set of double 72's

They are nothing alike and once you get the 95s on your back youll know just what I am talking about.