Tank specs/info

[Nicky the Fish]

Hello everybody, I'm a newbie and want to learn more about AL vs. steel tank, pressure limits, sizes etc. Whats a good resource for that stuff?

 

[dannobee]

TECHDIVINGLIMITED.COM

 

[David P]

yup, that pretty much covers it...

 

[texdiveguy]

Scuba Cylinder Specification Chart from Huron Scuba, Ann Arbor Michigan

 

[spectrum]

Those are 2 of the best specification sources. To figure out what it all means to you dig back in this forum. Material, size, pressure and valve styles are debated over and over for your reading enjoyment.

You can start here.

Pete

 

[Scared Silly]

I like Pete's essay - for exact specs head off to the source:

Blue Steel - Faber
XS Scuba - Worthington
Luxfer
Catalina

 

[Nicky the Fish]

wow! Thanks everybody!

 

[diversteve]

This may be worth a quick read also: Diver Discount Catalog-Scuba Equipment,diving gear,spear guns & scuba diving equipment

 

[Nicky the Fish]

Ya, those links are exactly what I was looking for. Just trying to learn as much as I can, excited about my first OW dive to finish my class at Homestead Crater in UT!