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Steel Tanks cost more than $200 each, but I have 4 steel 100's so I don't have to run and get fills every day.yeroks:I hope this is not a dumb question but I'll ask anyway. My brother lives in South Florida and most divers have told him they own their own tanks to save money. Since most dive trips are 2 tank dives do divers that bring their own tanks bring 2 apiece??? I'm guessing they must since the 2 boats I went out on in FL did not have onboard compressors. I just don't see the advantage of investing 200 each (for steel at least) for a total of 400 and then have to pay to get yearly inspections and hydros every 5. Any thoughts from the community?
burnsfamily382:so if you go on a boat charter and bring your own tanks along will the charter give you a reduced rate (usually i have been quoted an "all-in" price which includes air)?
Joe
C - You can have your "air tank" O2 cleaned, and "converted" to nitrox. If the shop you're getting nitrox at "banks" their gas instead of Partial Pressure fills, then you don't need to do this; just go fill em up.burnsfamily382:another question then....
i have my own steel 100 (air) and have just received my nitrox certification. if you were in my position and looking at owning 2 tanks would you
a) sell the air tank and buy 2 nitrox tanks
b) buy one nitrox, keep the air and plan 2 tank trips appropriately
c) convert(?) the air tank to nitrox...can that even be done?
excuse my ignorance if i have asked a stupid question. i am a dork diver.
Joe
yeroks:I appreciate all of the feedback from everybody. I did find 2 places selling Steel 80s for 200 bucks in Florida. Pretty good deal I thought at the time and I guess it was.