What size is your Nitrox tank?

[colsonn]

I would really like to buy a tank for nitrox, but I cannot figure out what size would be best for me (cubic ft.) I am looking right now at a high pressure steel, but I would like to know what you all have and dive. Side note, I am not looking to invest in doubles just yet.

Thanks, nick

1) Cubic feet
2) Pressure
3) Material
4) Company

 

[HowardE]

HP Steel 100

Pressed Steel Company.

 

[Web Monkey]

It depends on your SAC rate.

If your consumption is the same or a little worse than your buddy's, a Faber low pressure Steel 95 is nice. It's a little bigger than an 80, so you can dive with people who have slightly better air consumption and not feel bad about cutting their dive short. If you already have a good SAC rate, it's still a very nice tank.

It's also got nice buoyancy characteristics, and since it's a low pressure tank, means that you can always get a good fill.

I'd forget the high pressure steel unless you have a need for it and own your own compressor or know a dive shop that can actually fill it for you on a regular basis. Very few shops I've seen can produce the pressure an HP tank is rated for on a regular basis.

Terry

I would really like to buy a tank for nitrox, but I cannot figure out what size would be best for me (cubic ft.) I am looking right now at a high pressure steel, but I would like to know what you all have and dive. Side note, I am not looking to invest in doubles just yet.

Thanks, nick

1) Cubic feet
2) Pressure
3) Material
4) Company

 

[SStrecker]

My Nitrox tank is a Luxfer 3000 psi aluminum 80 (with a Genesis K valve). This is the same specification as my standard air tank (because it is the same tank). User caution is required, regarding the contents. However, it has rarely contained EANx. and I have only used it for Texas lake diving. A Nitrox sticker and dedicated tank are not required (even if your LDS would like to sell you more gear).

 

[Chris Sawallich]

Steel HP 100
Faber

Great Tank, Extremely negative.

 

[Bob_B]

steel LP 100. If i had it to over, I'd go with the LP 95

 

[colsonn]

steel LP 100. If i had it to over, I'd go with the LP 95

Why would you do it over with a LP 95, what about it is better for you?

 

[Bob_B]

Why would you do it over with a LP 95, what about it is better for you?

I always had extra gas after a dive due to my SAC rate. The weight difference and nice buoyancy characteristics of the Farber is another factor. I have now gone to doubles so the single tank is being used by my daughter where the 95 would work better as well.

 

[Rick Murchison]

(I almost hate to do this... )
Luxfer AL 30
Luxfer AL 40's
USD Steel '72s
Luxfer AL 80s
Faber LP 85s
PST Steel LP 104s
Faber LP 120s
PST E7-120s
PST E8-130s
And I'm lusting after some E7-100s
The one(s) I use, and what's in 'em, depends on the dive...
If you'd like a recommendation, I need to know your SCR and the kind of diving you intend to do.
Rick

 

[divermatt]

Have we discussed DIN versus K valves yet? I'm just curious b/c I am cheap--I'm looking to find a tank with more capacity than a AL 80, but I want to stick with my sherwood 1st and 2nd stage.