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I know that there are other threads about what is the best SM tank out there already but I couldnt find an answer to my exact question. It was recommended to me that Faber LP85's are great SM tanks and I have seen them mentioned on the board many times and most people seem to like them. I am currently using AL80's for SM but want to pick up some Steel tanks for some tech diving classes I will be taking later this year. (open water diving if it maters) After researching the Faber85's they seem very similar to AL80. Mabey I am misreading or misunderstanding but the specs on the tanks are almost identical. Even the full and empty bouyancy spec are pretty close. I am getting my info from the following sites.
Catalina Aluminum Scuba Cylinder Specifications - Imperial
L85DVB Faber Cylinder, Piranha Dive Manufacturing
So my question is, if the information posted in these sites is correct why spend the extra money and get the Faber85's? I can almost get two AL80's for the price of one LP85. Am I missing something.
Also I see that the 85's have a working pressure of 2400 PSI +10%. Does that mean I have to get them filled to 2640 PSI for them to have 85 cubic feet?
Thanks in advance.
Catalina Aluminum Scuba Cylinder Specifications - Imperial
L85DVB Faber Cylinder, Piranha Dive Manufacturing
So my question is, if the information posted in these sites is correct why spend the extra money and get the Faber85's? I can almost get two AL80's for the price of one LP85. Am I missing something.
Also I see that the 85's have a working pressure of 2400 PSI +10%. Does that mean I have to get them filled to 2640 PSI for them to have 85 cubic feet?
Thanks in advance.