Steel LP77, XS Scuba?

[Danseur]

I inherited a good 6-10 of these.

In good shape, but out of hydro (totally will pass). I'm contemplating:

-Selling. What are these worth?
-Doubles subbing for AL80s that I use now
-Deco/Stage bottles for ocean/helium
-Smaller sidemount, but meeting minimum needs for cave

Lighter and less buoyant than an AL80 (+7# less up the ladder, each).

Shorter in length. Same diameter.

Same capacity, but can fill "properly" where appropriate and available. (If it's not for you, it's a non-point other than identical volume at 2640 vs 3000).

What would you do?

Some of each?

Thanks,

Justin

 

[runsongas]

value depends on access to overfills. if you get them overfilled to 3400 psi+, they can be treated like hp100s. the buoyancy is better for cold water doubles than al80s.

 

[Compressor]

I might be interested to buy one from you.

 

[Kharon]

Take a look and see if the REE is stamped on the tank. If not, some places (most?) won't do a plus hydro to allow the 10% overfill to 2640 psi. That's necessary to get a full fill to capacity. I learned that the hard way. One of my tanks would only get a 2400 psi fill because they wouldn't plus test it even though I knew the REE number.

I far prefer the steel tanks. Not only lighter but because of the buoyancy (zero or negative when empty) you need less lead. It was me I'd sell a few to cover the hydro for the rest. I'd keep as many as I could.

As far as price - I got mine for $50 each. Out of hydro they're not as desirable. You might get a bit more depending on running into someone that wants steel tanks and if they have the REE.

 

[Danseur]

I have no problem getting a + rating.

Thanks for the good input.

Might be donating a chunk to the NY Harbor School.

HISTORY

 

[divinginn]

I like them,nice and light. Usually fill to 3000.