Need Genesis Tank info.

[somewhereinla]

I just saw a 100HP steel Genesis tank at sport chalet for $299 which I think is a pretty good price. They didn't know any specifics about the tank (in the typical sport chalet diving staff fashion) execpt that the brand is Genesis made in Japan, the K valve is Genesis as well made in Europe.

Anyone dive with this Tank? Could you give me the weight of the tank empty and buoyancy characteristics?

Thank you.

 

[somewhereinla]

Finally found it:
3442
36.4
-12.11
-5.2 at 500 psi

 

[CompuDude]

Those are the Asahi SPUN tanks. Not very well regarded, although yes, they are cheap. Crazy heavy, and have a nasty tendency to fail hydro due to rust issues internally, and the external coating is not as good as that used by Worthington or Faber.

Lots of threads on them here if you do a quick search, now that you know what to search for.

 

[somewhereinla]

Thanks for the info... Yes, very heavy... I think I'll just get a second Faber.

 

[cummings66]

It depends on how old the tank is as well. Norris made Genesis tanks a few years back as well and their buoyancy characteristics are better than the newer tanks.