Who else is making steel tanks?

[CAPTAIN SINBAD]

My favorite rental HP-100s were being made by Worthington but it seems that they are not made anymore. The only tanks I see are Fabers which appear to be a larger, bulkier for the same capacity. Are there any other tank choices out there for Steel 100s?

 

[scubafanatic]

I only know of Fabers (with their fragile , high-maintainance, hard to fix, painted coatings) as being the only remaining supplier of new steel tanks.

 

[tbone1004]

well, you're wrong about them being larger and bulkier for the same capacity, but Faber is the only company making new steel tanks with DOT stamps at the moment. The Worthingtons are 12.2l and the Faber is 12.9 so while it is a few inches longer, it is also a bit larger volume wise. Worthington holds 102.7, Faber holds 108. They did that because the Worthington tanks are like bricks in the water, almost 2lbs more negative than either the Faber or the old PST's. Best bet is to find used Worthingtons if you like their buoyancy characteristics.

 

[lucca brassi]

http://www.eurocylinders.com/ ,

VITKOVICE CYLINDERS a.s.

 

[tbone1004]

can't buy them here, thread was specific to North America I assume...

 

[Wookie]

I just saw a pair of Worthington 100's go by for $150. Keep your eyes peeled for Craig's List specials, and hit the flea markets in diving areas. I had a buddy pick up a bunch of steels down here for $50 bucks each, PSTs, a Worthington, and some Fabers. It takes patience and lots of checking around, but zinc coated steels are available.

I happen to like Faber. I find them an acceptable substitute for Worthington. When you break the paint (like at hydro), patch the paint with zinc-chromate primer. No rust, no fuss.