Late 1960's-early 1970s 80 cube Steel Dive tank-Still in Hydro and VIP

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Mike Sweeney

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Ive had this tank for about 20 years now. It passed Hydro in 2015 and Visual last year. Manufacturer stamps in neck of tank are 08-1964 and first hydro stamp after the manufacture date is 1973.

The burst disk has started a slow leak so the valve needs a rebuild.

Id like to sell the tank. Any advice on the approximate value?
 
Please post a picture if you can. What is the capacity?
Burst disk can be replaced relatively cheaply if its the standard type.
 
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1964 2250 Norris 72 cu ft - $50 (at best - "Northern" prices..) if in hydro with a couple years left, new vis, and if valve is "healthy"....

P.S. - value drops because it is missing + rating... hydro is also almost expired...
 
1964 2250 Norris 72 cu ft - $50 (at best - "Northern" prices..) if in hydro with a couple years left, new vis, and if valve is "healthy"....

P.S. - value drops because it is missing + rating... hydro is also almost expired...

I agree with the above information.

One more thing, that is a Sportsways valve with a 1/2" straight pipe thread neck (with O-ring seal). The valve is a fine valve and finding a replacement burst disk should not be a huge problem.

The 1/2" straight neck is relatively rare and if the valve would need to be replace in the future, it could only be replaced with a vintage Sportways valve. There were a few Healthways valves made for this type of neck, but they are even harder to find.

Finding a hydro station that has the proper fitting is not hard since some fire-fighting SCBA units use the same neck size, but finding a replacement SCUBA valve (if it is ever needed) is a different story.
 
I actually have a modern 1/2 inch valve .had it machined
 

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