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Faber Hot Dip Galvanized High Pressure Steel Tank
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Faber Hot Dip Galvanized High Pressure Steel Tank

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Bob E : What is the diameter of the 100 cf tank?Mario C : 7.25 inches
Shopper : Are these tanks galvanized on the inside?Leana T : I am not sure but it is an awesome tank. 3500 # fills on the regular.AMANDA M : NoAMANDA M : No there are notTIMOTHY M : The zinc coding is only on the outside, where the tanks Will come in contact with water. However, unlike Other manufacturers older hot dip galvanized tanks, all Faber steel tanks Our passivated with a phosphate coating. It creates a durable dark brown/black coating that keeps the inside protected. It makes a visual inspection a snap! :-)Mario C : they are phosphatized on the inside. HDG are galvanized outside only.RON G : I do not know, I would suggest contacting the manufacturer.
AHMED H : What is the thread of the neck of the Cylinder? is it 3/4" NPS or 7/8 UNF?Mario C : 0.750-14 NPSM, aka "3/4 NPS
MORGAN M : Do I need to use a lubricant on the tank o-ring?BRET W : No, you do not need to use lubricant. If you recall every year... your required to perform a VIP on your tank, valve and boot if used? So with that said.. even the O-ring is replaced during this inspection. The dive shop performing this inspection will provide feedback on any part of your equipment as required. FYI, watch the bottom of the tank if using the rubber boot? If you dive often?? corrosion can buildup between the boot and the tank (due to sand / salt buildup) if not cleaned and checked often. divemaster99RON G : I have owned my tanks since 2018 and i have never used any lubricant on the o rings. You could check with a scuba shop to see if they do anything on fills. I do not believe they do.James A : No. You should never lubricate the o rings on scuba tanks, only replace them if necessary.
George D : Why does my dive shop say I can only use a DIN regulator on a high pressure tank? I have a yoke regulator and have had tanks with 3200+ PSI with out issue.BRANDON H : I’m not recommending this practice but I’ve used multiple Atomic B2 yoke regs on my HP tank at 3600psi and probably 100 tanks in Bonaire filled to 3200-3500 psi. Never had a problem.BRET W : One other point i would like to make here if your now using HP steal tanks you should consider upgrading your 1st stage reg to a DIN style so you can take advantage of the high pressure fills.BRET W : Here is a lot of back ground info on your question. Please keep in mind any dive shop has the discretion whether to fill a tank or not... Regulators are also a variable. In the old days the Europeans had 200 and 300 bar DIN connections on regs with the idea of protecting the low pressure regs from 300 bar pressures that would damage them as the 200 bar reg connection is too short to seal in a 300 bar valve. In practice though most regs sold today are fine at pressures to 3500 psi and 200 bar connections have all but disappeared. 232 bar valves however are now very common and have the convertible K insert to accommodate either yoke, 200 bar DIN or 300 bar DIN regs. So in short, with the DIN insert you can legally fill it to the full 3442 psi and in practice the shop will probably go to 3500-3600 during the fill to give you 3442 ish pressure once the tank cools. No explosions will result once the magic 3442 psi is exceeded. But you may not want to connect it to a reg with a lightly constructed yoke as that is generally an indicator that the reg is not designed or configured for high pressures (and here I mean anything over 2500 psi, not anything over 3200 psi. I suspect the instructor got 3200 psi from the normal practice of overfilling a 3000 psi tank by a couple hundred psi to ensure a solid 3000 psi fill once the tank cools.MICHAEL S : Does not require a DIN adapter. 3442 PSI tanks have a standard yoke connector that can have the insert removed that allow allow use of a DIN if you like. It is a 240 bar DIN connection. The original 3500 psi tanks only had 300 bar DIN connections requiring a regulator with a 300 bar DIN fitting.MICHAEL P : because din is certified to a working pressure of 300 bar and a yoke is only good to 200 They are rightRON G : I have a HP tank and I use a yoke regulator with no problems. Max pressure is 3442 max psiGREG J : I have used both DIN and yoke(with the supplied adapter) with no problem. I have not filled past 3400JOHN P : A 3442 max psi tank can use a yoke or din first stage regulator. Anything psi tank above 3442 requires a Din regulator first stage

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2023-11-15T10:15:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Durable

What is there to say? These tanks are, well, tanks. Scuba.com had the best price, I paid $250 for a 5yo used one from my lds so with visual and fill a brand new one is only about $130 more. Can't beat that. We only dive hp steels. I have 2-100cf and 4-80cf all galvanized. These tanks will outlive me and hopefully be passed down to my grandkids.

RIGO L.

2023-07-31T10:55:21

Rated 5 out of 5

Fabre 100 CF HP Galvanized Steel Tanks

Great tanks. Will never go back to aluminum 80s. You can't beat the price or service from Scuba.Com!

STEVE B.

2023-07-18T04:15:47

Rated 5 out of 5

FABER HP 100

I love my HP100s! They're heavy, but that's just part of the deal.

YVONNE B.

2022-07-14T13:04:40

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect size and galvanized

Switching from Al80s. Now have 3 of the Faber galvanized hp100s. So much better than painted tanks. Also pretty recent mfg date.

ROBERT H.

2022-01-05T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Service

I highly recommend scuba.com

nickf

2021-11-12T07:08:34

Rated 5 out of 5

Cost to own

My first tank in 1973 was an Al 80. 3000psi. I dived from the shore. My depth gauge a rope with knots to an innertube float. I had a Casio watch in an small Iklite waterproof case tied to the pressure gauge hose with inner tube. I'd swim off the shore. After running out of air the lift of the empty AL tank was welcome. The only disadvantage I had was at shallow water group events. I weighted slightly heavy on the bottom at 30' so I could look for lobsters. I swapped to steel because the yearly visual inspection is cheaper.

Paul G.

2021-10-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great deal

Great tank, boot, valve with DIN screw. Great shipping. Best deal I could find. No issues.

MichaelN

2021-07-23T17:34:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Dive tank

Excellent service.

MICHAEL D.

2021-05-28T10:59:07

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome tank fore the price!!

We bought this for a friend at Christmas and he is able to fill 3500#'s and gets two dives from one tank. Since then he has bought three more just like it.

Leana T.

2021-04-09T18:03:34

Rated 5 out of 5

Good tank, good price, fast shipping.

Since I live almost an hour from local dive shop and sites, I decided I needed another steel 100 tank. Tank works, and since I dive DIN, I appreciate the Pro valve (although would have preferred a DIN 300 option). The price was about the same as a used tank locally, so it made sense to buy new, but it would have been even better if it came with a VIP inspection.

Terry F.

2021-03-30T09:11:47

Rated 4 out of 5

Most popular rec diving cylinder

For recreational diving, you can't buy a better cylinder than a HP100 hot dip galvanized. I prefer LP85's and LP95's for double tank tech and cave diving, but for rec diving, it's always HP100's. I do not like powder coated or painted tanks. Galvanized is far more rust and corrosion resistant. Overall, I prefer the tank boot on the XS Scuba cylinders compared to Blue Steel cylinders. The Blue Steel tanks easily tip over if not careful. I also prefer the valve on the XS Scuba cylinders. The cylinder itself is exactly the same. The only difference between XS Scuba and Blue Steel cylinders are the valve and boot. My recommendation, buy the XS Scuba variant of the Faber HP100.

Troy W.

2020-11-24T20:31:57

Rated 4 out of 5

Just as described

Little heavy but just what I expected.

ROSTON H.

2020-09-08T16:17:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Well worth the money

Kinda heavy but great to dive with

Amanda M.

2020-06-17T10:13:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Steel is the best!!!

Way more air than an aluminum 80, way heavier in the water too. Dropped 8 pounds of lead off my integrated bcd. It fixed the trim issue i was having with my bp/w setup, (tilting forward in the water when bc is inflated at the surface). Leisure pro has the best price on the web too!

ANDREW L.

2020-02-17T11:36:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Great tanks

Great tanks lots of gas and require less weight to sink.

MICHAEL S.

2019-12-02T02:33:21

Rated 5 out of 5

Like a rock!

nothing better than hot dipped galvanized....

Robert W.

2019-06-21T09:08:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Fast shipping

Great quality and fast shipping!

Daniel A.

2019-05-30T15:43:12

Rated 5 out of 5

I’m

Awsome tank!

PAUL D.

2019-03-12T08:33:59

Rated 5 out of 5

Best value in tanks anywhere

Beautiful tanks! Arrived in one piece. Outer box was pretty sad, but tanks didn’t have a mark on them. Shipping was quick and easy. And a great price.

TIMOTHY M.

2019-02-15T10:06:38

Rated 4 out of 5

Good tank, short valve

Tank arrived in good condition.The valve width is short, so carrying the tank by the valve is tight for the fingers and not comfortable.

David K.

2018-12-21T14:46:31

Rated 5 out of 5

galvanized steel tanks

I have used the Faber galvanized steel tanks for two years and have had no problems with them. My wife uses the Faber white steel tanks and I have to repaint the dings frequently.

JAMES L.

2018-10-11T06:33:34

Rated 4 out of 5

Okiedokie

Awesome tank just don’t like the boot at base

Tysun B.

2018-09-19T19:07:32

Rated 5 out of 5

This is a well made scuba tank.

If you need a good tank, this is the one to get. I bought two tanks and I dive with them all summer long. I have had nothing but good diving with them. I recommend the Fabre without reservation.

LESMOND S.

2018-08-21T12:08:50

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Tank OK Valve

I like the size of the tank just right. I don’t like the Faber valve I switched it out for an XS Scuba valve. Much better.

ANTHONY W.

2018-08-09T06:49:30

Rated 5 out of 5

Couldn't ask for more.

A pain to carry and lift because of the weight but once in the water it is great. Has let me take so much weight out of my BCD. Great tanks just really heavy out of the water.

Nolan L.

2018-07-25T12:12:04

Rated 5 out of 5

When you need a big ass tank without the buoyancy issues

sweet tank. As an instructor, I can do 2 checkout dives with skills up and down, no problem. Aluminum 80 weights 10 pounds. This tank 3 pounds

BRUCE B.

2018-04-19T05:44:34

Rated 5 out of 5

Hot dip scuba tank

Great price. Fast shipping. What more can you ask for.

JOHN P.

2018-04-16T20:30:23

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Value

Best price on the internet. Highly recommended. Fast Shipping. Top Quality.

Glen S.

2018-03-13T10:34:30

Rated 5 out of 5

100 lb. Faber hot dipped galvanized steel tanks

Great tank, needed to drill a couple of holes in the boot to make sure that it didn't hold any water. Shorter, weighs less than aluminum 80's. I can use less weight in my BC. What's not to like?

Earl K.

2017-12-20T09:18:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Price Great Quality

I have not actually used the tank, but the quality is great and at the best price. My experience with Leisure Pro was great as well.

John S.

Faber Hot Dip Galvanized High Pressure Steel Tank Specifications

Cylinder

Cylinder

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  • Pressure

    3442 psi (237 bar)

  • Buoyancy Full

    -8.05 to -9.08 lbs (-3.65 to -4.12kg)

  • Cylinder Nitrox Ready

    Yes

  • Material

    Chromium Molybdenum Steel w/Hot Dip Galvanized

  • Capacities

    80 cu. ft.. (10.2 liters)
    100 cu. ft. (12.9 liters)
    117 cu. ft. (15 liters)
    120 cu. ft. (15.3 liters)
    133 cu. ft. (17 liters)

  • Diameter

    7.2 to 8.02" (18.3 to 20.37cm)

  • Height

    20.8 to 26.7" (53 to 68cm)

  • Weight

    28.6 lbs to 42.7 lbs (12.9kg to 19.3kg)

Valves

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  • Type (Yoke, DIN, Convertible)

    Convertible

  • Valve Material

    Marine Grade Chromed Brass

  • Nitrox Ready

    Yes, Up to 40%

About Faber Hot Dip Galvanized High Pressure Steel Tank

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Never gave much thought to tanks until I bought these. I breath about 1.5x more than my wife. She uses AL 80s. Now we end our dives same time, same air remaining. A bit heavy but now I use less weight with my dry suit and I never realized how annoying the + buoyancy of AL tanks was at the end of the dive was, until I didn't have to fight it anymore. Much easier to stay neutral at safety stops. I am going to buy a set of HP steel 80s for her when it is time to replace the ALs. Well worth...

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When you need a big ass tank without the buoyancy issues

By BRUCE B.

sweet tank. As an instructor, I can do 2 checkout dives with skills up and down, no problem. Aluminum 80 weights 10 pounds. This tank 3 pounds

Explanation on the Back Pressure Relief Feature

Explanation on the Back Pressure Relief Feature
Blue Steel Valve

This "indent" on the insert is normal part of manufacturing process. It allows any built up pressure under o-ring to equalize to assure proper pressure seal of o-ring in o-ring groove. In addition it is a point that enables easier removal with o-ring pick and installation of the new “Yoke Seal” o-ring which is a wear item and should be replaced under normal periodic inspection/maintenance.

If you are not using steel cylinders, try to use one and you will soon realize what you have been missing. Faber can offer you the most comprehensive range of cylinders for scuba diving. Every year Faber produce and sell around the world 100.000 cylinders for scuba diving (out of 600.000 in totals). No other manufacturer in the world can match their capabilities and the breadth of their range. Faber Tanks and valves are nitrox ready.

Cylinders come equipped with a DIN/K type valve that easily converts back and forth depending on the type of first stage regulator to be used in conjunction with the cylinder increasing the versatility of the tank. The Tanks are equipped with Faber's Valve. The construction allows the diver to remove lead weight from their weight belt or integrated weight system of the BCD, allowing the diver to better distribute weight by moving it to the rear of the BCD a great advantage when wearing a back inflation style (Wing) BCD.

Aluminum cylinders, as we breathe the weight of air from them, create positive buoyancy at or near the end of a dive. The steel cylinder with its negative buoyancy throughout the dive allows you to shed the excess lead that is required to keep you properly trimmed while you dive an aluminum cylinder. Faber HP cylinders have a round bottom and come equipped with a cylinder boot.

The Faber cylinders are 3442 psi (237 bar) working pressure cylinders, negatively buoyant from -8.05 lbs. to -9.08 lbs. (-3.65 kg to -4.12 kg) when full and are negatively buoyant from -1.74 lbs. to +1.45 lbs. (-0.8 kg to +0.66 kg) when empty. Cylinders are made from deep drawn chromium molybdenum steel and hot dip galvanized. When shipped the tanks valves will be removed and the tank will require re-inspection before being filled Note:
All Faber cylinders meet certificated specifications of the US Department of Transportation (DOT) with DOT special permit number 13488 and Transport Canada (TC) with special permit number SU7694-237.
Steel Cylinder Hydro Dates:
Blue Steel the Distributor of Faber tanks makes every effort to ship the newest possible hydro date on all cylinders. However, due to high manufacturing quantities on various models, fluctuating sales volumes due to market conditions, hydro inventory will very. Cylinders shipped within 24 months of Manufacture date are considered "current hydro"

Faber Hot Dip Galvanized High Pressure Steel Tank Features

  • High Pressure Steel Tank with Valve:
  • Nitrox Ready Up to 40%
  • Most Widely Sold Cylinder Type
  • Great Buoyancy Characteristics:
    Buoyancy Full: From -8.05 lbs. to -9.08 lbs. (-3.65 kg to -4.12 kg), Size Dependent
    Buoyancy Empty: From -1.74 lbs. to +1.45 lbs. (-0.8 kg to +0.66 kg)
    Buoyancy Better for Back Inflation Style BCD's (Wings)
    Shed the Lead
  • Better Weight Distribution
  • Most Sizes Equipped w/Cylinder Boot
  • 3442 psi (237 bar) Working Pressure
  • Weight: From 28.6 lbs. to 42.7 lbs. (12.97 kg to 19.37 kg)
  • Diameter: From: 7.24" to 8.02" (18.39cm to 20.37cm)
  • Height: From: 20.87" to 26.78" (53cm to 68cm)
  • Construction:
    Deep Drawn Chromium Molybdenum Steel
    Hot Dip Galvanized
    Round Bottom Cylinder
  • Note:
    All Faber Cylinders Meet Certificated Specifications of US Department of Transportation (DOT) with DOT-3AA
    Meet Specification of the Transport Canada Safety and Security (TC) with TC-3AAM
  • Valve: Faber DIN/K Convertible Valve
    Yoke or DIN
    Heavy Duty Design
    Smooth Operating Valve Mechanism
    High Flow Capacity Valve
    Chrome Plated Marine Brass

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 48 months.

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Key Features

  • Nitrox Ready Up to 40%
  • Easily Converts from DIN/K Type Valve
  • Supports Optimum Distribution of Weight
  • Deep Drawn Chromium Molybdenum Steel

What's in the box:

  • Tank
  • Valve
  • Boot
  • Faber 4 Year Limited Warranty