Questions and Answers for XS Scuba 80 Cubic Foot Aluminum Tank:
Don:
Hello,
Im wondering if there is a mistake in the buoyancy specs for this Al80 tank. It shows a weight of -1.4lbs for a full tank and a weight of -3.4lbs for an empty tank. Should that read just the opposite?
Also, is it possible to substitute a DIN valve for the yoke valve? Paying the difference is not a problem.
Thanks!
Bill (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
:
Most Aluminum Cylinders become buoyant as they get close empty. The best way to order the cylinder with a different valve is to contact us directly at 800-347-2822.
David:
The description indicates this cylinder loses buoyancy as you use it. This is obviously incorrect, so what ARE the correct specs?
Bill (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
:
The empty weight should read 3.4lbs not -3.4lbs.
Cylinder Specs
Service Pressure - 3000 psi
True Capacity - 77.4 cu feet
Buoyance - Full - -1.4 lbs
Buoyancy (500 psi) - +3.4 lbs
Weight Empty - 31.4 lbs
Outside Diameter - 7.25"
Cylinder Length - 26.1"
After 10 months of arm twisting, foot stomping and head butting Luxfer has decided to return to manufacturing scuba cylinders. XS Scuba, Santa Ana, CA has been appointed the exclusive distributor of Luxfer scuba cylinders for North America.
Luxfer cylinders are available in the following limited sizes & finishes:
LAL40BNC Aluminum 40 cu ft with Brushed Finish LAL80BNC Aluminum 80 cu ft with Brushed Finish LAL80NF Aluminum 80 cu ft with Natural Finish LALW106 Aluminum Composite Limited 106 cu ft with White Finish (more info)
The manufacturing of Luxfer scuba cylinders has been relocated to the Graham, North Carolina factory. The original tooling is being used to maintain the same specifications, buoyancy and weight distribution. Proprietary L6X 6061-T6 aluminum alloy which has an unsurpassed record for safety and dependability will continue to be used. Luxfer is the preferred choice by military, commercial and technical divers worldwide.
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