Rating: Really Pleased
Reviewer: Michael Albert,
Of course, other reviews have already mentioned the excellent quality of the tanks and the advantages of steel over aluminum. Naturally, the higher capacity versus 80cu foot tanks is also a plus. I also very pleased with the valves. Theyre very good quality, and switching between yoke and DIN fittings just takes an allen wrench and less then 10 seconds.
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34 out of 57 people found this review helpful.
Rating: Great Tanks
Reviewer: chris wimmers,
I bought two of these tanks and love them. This site is great. You cant find dive equipment any cheaper anywhere especially when there is free shipping. I dont need to explain all the good benefits from using steel 100cu feet tanks.
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52 out of 111 people found this review helpful.
Rating: Tank review
Reviewer: Philip H.,
Purchased this tank for my son in South Florida,very happy with the delivery and performance of the tank.
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3 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
Rating: Tank Best Buy
Reviewer: Bruce Toma,
Price, service, rapid and careful shipping all add up to one heck of a deal. Thanks.
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7 out of 12 people found this review helpful.
Rating: exactly wht was promised
Reviewer: Yvonne Kitchen, - View all my reviews
I ordered this item on line. I am not that informed about the product as I ordered it for my husband for christmas. I called the contact number and was given a very helpful saleperson who in turn knew just what I was looking for. He was right my husband is thrilled with the tank and I owe it all to the advise of a well informed salesperson and the easy web site.
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225 out of 499 people found this review helpful.
Rating: Great Bottle
Reviewer: Robert R.,
I bought this bottle because I needed something quickly and the order through the local dive shop was going to take too long. Im a bit of an air hog (hence the 100 CU 3442 tank) and I like steel for the buoyancy characteristics. This bottle is great. Its relatively light for a steel tank, compact, and the galvanized coating is better than painted bottles in my opinion as it wont peel off. My other two bottles are Genesis 120CU 3442s and this one is actually more negative both full and empty so I got to take another 2 lbs out of my weight pockets. Sweet. Overall I think this is a great product. Buy with confidence.
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226 out of 414 people found this review helpful.
Rating: 100 cf steel tank
Reviewer: David M.,
This tank is great because it is much smaller and 13 lbs lighter than my 100cf compact aluminum tank. Steel tank is 35 lbs, compact aluminum is 48 lbs. In addition I was able to almost cut my weight in half. I just got back from lobster season in the keys and wish I had 2 of em.
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189 out of 434 people found this review helpful.
Rating: good tanks good size
Reviewer: Roy J.,
In my area- central coastal California- these are the tanks of choice. Not too large nor too small. Gives an easy hour underwater and of course steel cuts down on other needed weight for buoyancy.
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40 out of 78 people found this review helpful.
Rating: Great Tank
Reviewer: Darrell Brackett, - View all my reviews
This tank is the perfect size for my usual diving needs. 100 CF gives me plenty of air to spare, allows deep dives, and the weight of the tank helps keep my weight belt slim.
Im using the tank for Nitrox, and tank and valve are Nitrox ready. I also like the ability to switch the valve to DIN if necessary.
Overall a great tank at a great value. I highly recommend. If you dive regularly, you should own your own tank. This is a great choice.
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314 out of 658 people found this review helpful.
Rating: Good Tanks
Reviewer: Ralph B.,
The 100 holds all you need for a good dive and some reserve for needed. No complaints so far, would recommend this to anyone.
Questions and Answers for XS Scuba 100 Cubic Foot High Pressure Steel Tank:
mike:
Hi, can the 100 steel worthington tank be ordered WITHOUT a valve? If so, what is the price? Thanks! -Mike
Clarke (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
:
Hello Mike, Thank you for your inquiry! The XS Scuba 100 Cubic Foot High Pressure Steel Scuba Tank Hot Dip Galvanized with a valve, is one package.. If you have any questions or wish to place an order, please call us at 1-800-247-2822 or 949-221-9300.
Gary:
Hello, On the 100CU steel tank Xs100, does this come certified to go right to Nitrox? Also, does it ship for 100% free or are there ancillary charges for shipping?
Secondly, can I use my standard regulator with this tank? If so, I assume I do not have to convert to DIN.
Can you tell me the circumference of the tank, the height with valve and the weight empty?
Clarke (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
:
Hello Gary, Thank you for your inquiry! Yes, the XS Scuba 100 Cubic Foot High Pressure Steel Scuba Tank is Nitrox Ready, up to 40% (the recreational limits of nitrox). And the cylinder is eligible for Free Standard Ground Shipping. http://www.scuba.com/scuba-gear-131/043254/XS-Scuba-100-Cubic-Foot-High-Pressure-Steel-Tank.html Its a High Pressure tank that is compatible with any regulator by utilizing the Pro Valve-Standard Yoke and DIN Compatible http://www.scuba.com/scuba-gear-225/042067/XS-Scuba-International-Valve.html Inches in Diameter: 7.25" Inches in Length: 24" Weight Empty = 33lbs Buoyancy Full = -10lbs Buoyancy Empty = -2.5lbs When ordering, be sure to add a Valve protector and a tank carrier. If you have any questions or wish to place an order, please call us at 1-800-247-2822 or 949-221-9300.
Agung:
Hi, some questions:
1. Is it ASME U-stamp?
2. Can I order directly from Indonesia? (about 12pcs)
3. Could you inform me what email address and the person I can contact later?
Thank you.
Bill (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
:
Email to gsa@scuba.com for more information and a quote.
Daniel:
I just ordered these exact same tanks from my LDS, they informed me that these tanks do not come o2clean and that if I wanted to run Nitrox up to 40% I would have to spend the extra $150 with them to have them cleaned, so I did. However if your tanks are Nitrox ready upto 40% than why do they not come with the VI sticker stamped or the Nitrox sticker. This is very frustrating because I would like to know who I can trust spending my money with in the future.
Darrick (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
:
Hello Daniel, the reason we do not put nitrox stickers on the tanks is not everyone dives on mixed gas. Plus we do not have Nitrox at our retail store. If you have any other questions or would like to place an order please feel free to give us a call at 1.800.347.2822.
Tom:
What is the life span of an aluminum tank (80). I have a few tanks from the late 80s and early 90s. Hydro tested as required but how long can this go on?
Bob (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
:
There is no set lifespan for a tank. They are designated by DOT to be hydrostatically tested every 5 years and so long as they continue to pass this test, could feasibly remain in service for decades.
Mike:
What size are the tank/valve neck threads?
Bill (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
:
All the cylinders will be a standard 3/4 - 18 size thread, except for cylinders rated at 3500 psi or greater.
Designed in 2004 by XS Scuba, these hot-dip galvanized cylinders are manufactured in North America by Worthington Cylinders. The Worthington Cylinders Corp. is already the world's largest supplier of industrial steel cylinders, and has become the market leader.
There are two different 'Series' of steel cylinders available. The most popular are high-pressure X-Series™ cylinders, as they offer the most air in the smallest size cylinders. The other are the low-pressure LP-Series™ cylinders which offer lower fill pressures, making them ideal for dive boats and many air compressors. The exterior of all XS Scuba steel cylinders are hot dip galvanized. This highly demanded and preferred finish is utilized on all Worthington steel cylinders offered by XS Scuba. Don't be misled by claims from companies distributing steel cylinders with painted exteriors. There is no better process to protect a steel cylinder from rust and corrosion than hot dip galvanization!
X-Series™ High Pressure - 3442 psi service pressure Six different models, Two different diameters X7 - 7.25' diameter X8 - 8.00' diameter Hot dip galvanized exterior finish Chromium Molybdenum Vanadium steel alloy construction High-strength steel technology More volume in a compact cylinder Includes XS Scuba DIN/Yoke convertible valve and durable, self-draining boot Inlet thread is standard 3/4'-14 NPSM Ultimate weight to capacity ratios Ideal buoyancy characteristics Manufactured to DOT Exemption and Canadian TC Permit
LP-Series™ Low Pressure - 2400+ psi service pressure Six different models, Three different diameters
Hot dip galvanized exterior finish Chromium Molybdenum (4130) steel alloy construction 'Plus' rated for 10% overfill to 2640 psi Compressor-friendly, lower pressure Includes XS Scuba DIN/Yoke convertible valve and durable, self-draining boot Inlet thread is standard 3/4'-14 NPSM Traditional, proven design Negatively buoyant throughout the dive Manufactured to DOT 3AA standard Meets Canadian TC3AAM specifications
Manufacturing Process Built from Chromium Molybdenum steel plate Utilizes the deep draw process; the preferred method to build a steel scuba cylinder This process yields a cylinder with a very uniform wall thickness resulting in a lighter, more efficient cylinder Buoyancy Superior buoyancy characteristics (Specs) These cylinders have been designed to be slightly negative at the end of a dive Exterior Finish Hot dip galvanized - the absolute best finish for a steel scuba cylinder Nitrox Ready Cleaned and sealed at the factory Free of hydrocarbons to a level of 40 mg per square meter Boots Included with all XS Scuba steel cylinders Quality, self-draining design
Valves
All XS Scuba steel cylinders include an International DIN Yoke valve Allows upgrade to Modular valves and manifolds Convertible design allows for standard yoke or 230 bar DIN connections Standard inlet thread (3/4'-14 NPSM) on cylinder allows upgrade to any other Thermo valve These valves are clean for Nitrox up to 40% FO2
Manufacturing Process Our steel cylinders are manufactured at Worthington Cylinder's state of the art facility in Tilbury, Canada. The cylinders are manufactured using the Deep Draw and Ironing (DDI) process. Cylinders start from a circular plate of chrome-moly steel. Multiple draws on a hydraulic press transform the plate into an open ended shell. The shell is then closed, the neck is formed and the threads are machined. The DDI process produces the most consistence wall thickness resulting in the lightest weight, most efficient cylinders. This manufacturing process is what allows us to supply cylinders with the best buoyancy characteristics for scuba diving . Other suppliers are selling cylinders that are manufactured using the Billet Piercing or 'Spun' Tube process. These cylinders are generally heavier with less preferred buoyancy characteristics than those manufactured using DDI.
No Exterior Rusting...We Guarantee it for the lifetime of the cylinder! During the process of Hot Dip Galvanizing, the exterior of our steel cylinders are submerged into 840ºF molten zinc. The process deposits an 8-10 mil thick zinc barrier to protect against the corrosive ocean environment. This layer of zinc metallurgically bonds to the steel cylinder. It will not chip and wear away like a painted zinc finish. XS Scuba is so confident that exterior rust will not be an issue, we guarantee it for the life of the cylinder. If the exterior of your XS Scuba HDG steel cylinder rusts, we'll correct it for as long as you own the cylinder, without cost to you.
XS Scuba High Pressure Steel Tanks
A scuba cylinder is a tough thing to write a review on. After all, a tank is a tank. With a little research we find that aluminum tanks float at the end of a dive, are made of softer material, but are the most inexpensive tank to purchase. Hence their popularity in shops, diver’s garages and rental inventories.
We also can learn that steel cylinders are expensive but usually that’s about as far as we get. The price sells. XS Scuba has made great strides in combating this. While their steel tanks are still more expensive than the aluminum version, they are not so far apart in price as they used to be. In fact, they are priced in a way that makes it difficult to justify purchasing a cylinder that doesn’t offer what they do. The very first thing that catches your eye is the over all size of the tank. The Steel 80 cubic foot tank is only 19.7” tall! That is smaller than a standard aluminum 63 cubic foot tank! It is negatively buoyant when full, of course but it’s also negative when it’s empty. What that means for you is lead taken off of your weight belt or out of your pockets that the diver used to need to compensate for the aluminum tank. Less lead = more comfort.
The 100 cubic foot tank is only 24” in length, and is smaller than the aluminum 80 it is compared to. These smaller tanks, offering the same if not more air once again equates directly into comfort for the diver. No longer is it necessary to lug around something resembling a hot water heater or a torpedo to get the maximum amount of bottom time out of your tank.
The next cool feature is that both tanks have a fill pressure of less than 3500psi. 3442 to be exact. That means there is no need for you to purchase a DIN first stage any longer! No worry about having a DIN to Yoke adapter so you can take your gear on vacation and no more getting stuck with a more expensive regulator simply because you wanted a smaller tank.
All in all, with great pricing and a list of advantages over the old aluminum tank, there is no reason at all that every diver shouldn’t be diving with an XS Scuba High Pressure Steel Tank!
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