catalina vs luxfer aluminum 19

[Candiru]

Does anybody have any comments or firsthand experience as to which tank is better, catalina vs luxfer 19 cubic foot aluminum.

 

[divenutny]

No first hand experience, but the below info might help you. I found this on the Huron Scuba Adventure site

Manufacturer & Nominal Capacity	Service pressure, psi	Actual air capacity, ft3	Outer diameter, in	Length without valve, in	Empty weight, lbs (w/o valve)	Buoyancy Empty, lbs (w/valve)	Buoyancy Full, lbs (w/valve)
Catalina S19	3000	19	4.38	17.4	7.8	0	-1.3
Luxfer 19	3000	19.9	4.37	18.56	8.09	0.12	-1.37

 

[Bob DBF]

The full one is always better!
After that I would have to look at the price.


Bob

 

[Candiru]

The Catalina was available without a valve and ended up being 40$ cheaper

 

[rhwestfall]

The Catalina was available without a valve

but it won't hold air that way......

 

[Candiru]

I just want the illusion of safety anyways.