http://forum.scubatoys.com en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:13:19 GMT vBulletin 3 http://forum.scubatoys.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forum.scubatoys.com http://forum.scubatoys.com/tanks/28110-mice-tanks.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:56:49 GMT A friend was in a car accident fours years ago and rented a pickup truck for the week. The garage told her she could have the small set of doubles that was in their garage for many years if she wanted. Of course she took had them tested and left the valves off. She was hoping to replace the valves with new one right away. Well of course that didn't happen. Recently she said if I want them feel free to take them. So last night at the shop she dropped them so I could get them visually inspected.

The tanks of course were rusty and the owner said we could tumble them and see if they pass. So far so good...

He put a light in the first tank and let out a "holy ****" come here and look in. Sure enough a dead mouse.

On to the next tank with a light we found a huge nest of dead mice.

My question is if they are cleaned could they or would you use them?

I'm thinking I'm not that cheap that I can't afford new tanks, but they would make a great set of small doubles again. ]]> Tanks Mitchell http://forum.scubatoys.com/tanks/28110-mice-tanks.html http://forum.scubatoys.com/tanks/28035-why-dislike-al-100-tanks.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:43:35 GMT Hello all. I'm a rec diver who owns a couple of my own AL80 tanks which I generally take with me when I dive. I'm not generally the first person back on the boat, but I'm not the last either. I was thinking about buying a couple of AL100 tanks to use figuring that it would give me more air and keep me in the water a little longer.
When I went to research them, it seem that most folks go to steel tanks and some just downright dislike aluminium (one thread I saw had a Bart Simpson icon dropping his pants to Al100 tanks...funny!!).
Anyway, I'm curious as to why AL100's aren't very popular. They seem to be quite a bit less expensive than steel and should be easier to care for.
On a related note, I'm also purchasing a boat and planning on keeping multiple tanks on board to dive with down around the Panama City, FL area. Again, maybe I am missing something but I'm not really sure why steel would be worth more money. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I'd like to have as much air available not only for myself but also for any friends and guests I have on my boat. Thanks! ]]> Tanks Chilkie http://forum.scubatoys.com/tanks/28035-why-dislike-al-100-tanks.html http://forum.scubatoys.com/tanks/27902-rec-diver-when-carry-pony.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:45:00 GMT So, I've seen a lot of threads on how to carry a pony & what size pony's different people carry, but I've not stumbled across a thread regarding when to carry one. I'm sure that there are MANY different opinions and/or personal preferences on this subject and I'm interested in hearing them.

Is there a certain depth that you'd never dive without one? Do you always carry one, regardless of the dive plan?

Keep in mind, I'm speaking solely in terms of rec diving. ]]> Tanks redsoxphan http://forum.scubatoys.com/tanks/27902-rec-diver-when-carry-pony.html http://forum.scubatoys.com/tanks/27760-painting.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:25:33 GMT I picked up three AL80's from a dive shop going out of business for $25 each. The oldest tank born on date is 1996 and all of the tanks have current hydro's and vis inspections. The problem is the color. They are ugly and have been tossed around the rental fleet for a few years.

What can I safely use to strip the paint and what can I use as a clearcoat protectant? ]]> Tanks chicken http://forum.scubatoys.com/tanks/27760-painting.html http://forum.scubatoys.com/tanks/27647-tank-sizing-questions.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:08:04 GMT Out of curiosity, and attempting to expand my scuba knowledge, I started looking at tanks and sizes. Quickly after that things went WAY over my head.

1. Why is it that HP tanks, while having around the same cubic feet of a LP tank, are able to have a much higher service pressure? Also, looking at the chart at the bottom, why do some HP tanks have more cubic feet but the same service pressure?

2. What is the difference between a LP fill and a HP fill? I know that some places don't offer HP fills, but if there aren't HP fills available can you still get the typical 3000 PSI fill?

3. Why are LP tanks the preferred tanks in cave country. LP tanks have a lower service pressure, and I know that it isn't uncommon to get overfills to 3600, but why not just get a HP tank to begin with (something to do with HP fills availability)?

Please go as in depth as you need to on these, just please try and explain it in a way that is easy to understand haha. Also, feel free to give any other little tidbits of information as well. ]]> Tanks Vlane http://forum.scubatoys.com/tanks/27647-tank-sizing-questions.html http://forum.scubatoys.com/tanks/27633-good-deal-tank.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:31:20 GMT Seems to be a lot of fear mongering about the old aluminum tanks around here. Just to balance out the forum I figured Id share my latest purchase. It's an Aqualung/US Divers Aluminum tank from 1979 (complete with a J valve :smiley36: ). Popped up on craigslist and I grabbed it. Came with a current hydro even. My LDS just did a visual and eddie; Said it looked good! Total cost - $34. ]]> Tanks FishFood http://forum.scubatoys.com/tanks/27633-good-deal-tank.html http://forum.scubatoys.com/tanks/27615-bp-pony-question.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:33:36 GMT Can you mount a pony if you are using a BP/W or is it adviseable? I know most people use doubles or sling a pony with a BP, but I was just curious.

Some dive ops require the use of a pony (or doubles), and I am thinking of switching to a BP. Don't own any tanks at the moment, and was wondering how I would manage the pony if renting one, without converting to doubles. Would I have to sling it or is there a way to attach it to the tank or BP and not have problems. ]]> Tanks thor http://forum.scubatoys.com/tanks/27615-bp-pony-question.html http://forum.scubatoys.com/tanks/27462-going-steel-aluminum.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:51:21 GMT I have only used steel 80's so far, but was thinking of purchasing/trying an aluminum tank. I'm currently using 10lbs of weight for fresh water dives with the steel tank (though I think I'm a bit overweighted, actually). I've never used an aluminum before. In expect that I'll need to add more weight to make up for the difference between the materials.. is there any way to sort of guestimate the amount of extra weight I will need if I make the switch? ]]> Tanks ontheheap http://forum.scubatoys.com/tanks/27462-going-steel-aluminum.html