Tank Manufacturer Preference?

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divenutny:
Interesting question. I doubt there are any currently manufactured tanks or brands to avoid. You need to decide what diving you intend to do and how much you want to spend. IMHO. steel tanks are better than aluminum as steel is stronger. Do not buy any pre-1990 aluminum tanks. A lot of aluminum tanks made from 1982-1989 were made of an alloy (T6351) that occasionally exploded when they were not adequately serviced/checked. There is a DOT warning on these batches. Some shops in the NE will not fill or review these tanks. Steel is stronger, requires less lead on your waist, but costs more. I have steel tanks from 1957 that are still in good shape.

Hope this helps - Tom
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