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2022-02-14T11:12:53
Great tanks, came with valves. Fast shipping. Quickly was able to rig them for side mount.
DOUGLAS D.
2021-11-29T07:55:16
Great price, fast delivery
james q.
2021-07-05T20:00:00
since this is the only choice we have on scuba cylinders i'd day theyre the best
ScotS
2021-04-27T11:05:54
Fantastic tanks hold a lot of air for deeper diver
DAVID Z.
2020-03-18T18:41:11
Great tank. Heavy out of the water. DIN works great when jumping into the water from heights.
SHAWN A.
2020-03-18T11:17:36
Great tank. Have used as singles and doubles for cave.
John S.
2020-02-09T07:04:13
faber makes a great tank at a great price. They last forever and hold plenty of gas.
Matthew F.
2020-01-21T07:29:21
nice and balanced heavy tank. had it filled to 3000psi with no probs. Will buy second tank soon
VINCENT V.
2019-08-14T08:14:48
For a gas hog like me, these tanks are perfect!
Steven I.
2019-07-11T09:46:11
Faber LP tanks are the only way to go for steel tanks
bronson b.
2019-02-12T07:28:22
These cylinders are awesome! The buoyancy characteristics are fantastic. They arrived much faster than I expected and I was completely satisfied with my purchase. Wish they came in white, but that's not enough of an issue to complain about. Highly recommended.
Chris E.
2019-01-23T13:07:32
haven't had chance to use it yet. but I know I will like it. I will be able to tell you more when I do try it
dan l.
2017-12-23T17:47:25
Have only used my tank on one dive so far this has been an excellent tank.
Trason W.
2017-10-26T02:39:15
I love the streamlined profile these lp 50 steels create and faber makes best tanks bar none
CHRISTOPHER M.
2017-08-24T08:52:18
This tank is a monster - heavy but holds a ton of air. My gills are not quite as developed as others so I've enjoyed having the extra air to improve my bottom time.
John L.
2014-02-03T19:00:00
Not all steel tanks are negative at the end of the dive... the LP108 is positive and so are many of the other LP tanks... do your research first and don't assume.... the blue steel website has all the data... it speaks for itself. Most of the HP tanks are, however negative throughout.
ukmakrcus
2013-11-26T19:00:00
By taking the time to weight yourself out using the steel tank you can achieve a neutral buoyancy that you can´t with an aluminum tank that is inherently 4 lbs buoyant. Low pressure steel tanks do not beat your high pressure stage up when using a compressor like the 3500 psi tanks do. Being an old school diver with 57 years experience..I don´t use a BC (I consider them dangerous , I can dive in summer with out a weight belt, and be perfectly neutral from 200 feet to about 20 feet, which means I don´t end up standing on my head upside down while completing any decompression. DIVE ONE AND YOU WILL NEVER GO BACK TO AN ALUMINUM TANK !
terry
2013-09-28T20:00:00
Steel tanks allow you to use less weights. I don't need to use high pressure tanks, so these work just fine..
Captain P.
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2640 psi (182 bar) with 10% Overfill Rating
5.51" to 8.02" (14cm to 20.37cm)
18.9 lbs. to 44.9 lbs. (8.57 kg to 20.36kg)
25.2" to 29.33" (64cm to 74.5cm)
-2.43 lbs. to -4.87 lbs. (-1.1 kg to 2.2kg), Size Dependent
Yes, Up to 40%
Deep Drawn Chromium Molybdenum Steel
Triple Protected Zinc Sprayed
Epoxy and Polyurethane Painted
50 CF (7.8L), 85 CF (13L), 95 CF (15L), 108 CF (17L) & 120 CF (19L)
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Convertible
Marine Grade Chromed Brass
Yes, Up to 40%
85 | 95 | 108 | ||
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Fill Pressure | PSI | 2640 | 2640 | 2640 |
Capacity | Liters | 13 | 15 | 17 |
Cubic in. | 793 | 915 | 1037 | |
Cubic Ft (Inc 10% overfill) | 85 | 95 | 108 | |
Diameter | in | 7.01 | 8.02 | 8.02 |
Length | in | 25.98 | 23.82 | 26.77 |
Cylinder weight | lbs | 31.2 | 37.2 | 41 |
Buoyancy (lbs) | FULL | -3.8 | -5.37 | -5.02 |
EMPTY | 2.32 | 1.69 | 2.98 |
Faber steel tanks
By terry
By taking the time to weight yourself out using the steel tank you can achieve a neutral buoyancy that you can´t with an aluminum tank that is inherently 4 lbs buoyant. Low pressure steel tanks do not beat your high pressure stage up when using a compressor like the 3500 psi tanks do. Being an old school diver with 57 years experience..I don´t use a BC (I consider them dangerous , I can dive in summer with out a weight belt, and be perfectly neutral from 200 feet to about 20 feet, which mea...
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Blue Steel Faber Low Pressure Steel Tank
By Captain P.
Steel tanks allow you to use less weights. I don't need to use high pressure tanks, so these work just fine..
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 produces and sells around the world 100.000 cylinders for scuba diving (out of 600.000 in total). 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. Steel cylinders are heavier than the same capacity aluminum cylinders. This characteristic has many advantages. The heavier 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 LP cylinders have a round bottom and come equipped with a cylinder boot.
The Faber cylinders are 2640 psi (182 bar) working pressure cylinders with a 10% overfill rating, negatively buoyant from -2.43 lbs. to -4.87 lbs. (-1.1 kg to 2.2kg) when full and are positively buoyant from 1.24 lbs. to 4.07 lbs. (563 g to 1.85kg) when empty. Cylinders are made from triple-protected zinc sprayed and epoxy and polyurethane painted deep-drawn chromium molybdenum steel. All cylinders come equipped with a tank boot. When shipped the tank 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-3AA specification and Transport Canada Safety and Security (TC) with TC-3AAM specifications.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, and fluctuating sales volumes due to market conditions, hydro inventory will vary. Cylinders shipped within 24 months of the Manufacture date are considered "current hydro"
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