Scuba
Tanks
Using the correct cylinder is just as important
to a divers success and safety as how they configure their
gear. A diver may go to an enormous effort to insure every
hose, reel and accessory is exactly right only to "drop the
ball" by making the wrong cylinder choice. We bring
you scuba cylinders from the leading tank manufacturers in the
world - Luxfer
and Faber - so you can not only get it done, but can get
it done right. No tank is perfect for every diver or every
diving situation, .We are a Authorized Seller for
Luxfer & Faber scuba Cylinders offering the most complete
selection of cylinders in the industry allowing you to choose
what is best for your unique needs. Further
we only sell new tanks
in current hydro.
You won't ever receive a new tank from us with a hydro 2 years
old. So watch out for some of those cheaper buys as your
getting a less than new un-used tank.
Basic characteristics
Aluminum - a lightweight and inexpensive material
that may produce a dramatic buoyancy shift from full to empty.
This buoyancy shift, however, can be advantageous for divers
wearing wetsuits. Because divers rarely carry a
redundant buoyancy control device, a wetsuit clad diver could
find them self unable to swim to the surface if wearing heavy
steel tanks and their BCD failed. In contrast, a diver
using an aluminum tank would be equipped with enough
detachable weight to make an escape to the surface.
Aluminum cylinders are the most commonly used tanks in
recreational diving and are the choice of technical and cave
divers for use as stage and decompression bottles. The
average working pressure of aluminum cylinders is 3000 psi.
LP Steel - heavier than aluminum tanks they
require lower working pressures while providing a larger gas
capacity. When diving with these tanks less weight is
needed, making them perfect for divers that use dry suits.
The most popular tank for
Nitrox and cave diving, they have a strong
following among technical divers everywhere. The average
working pressure is 2400 psi.
HP Steel - heavier than aluminum these
cylinders use higher working pressures to provide a large
capacity in a small size. Like their low pressure steel
cousins less weight is needed with these tanks. A
favorite with wreck divers along the East coast of the United
States, the average working pressure is 3500 psi. Not
recommended for
Nitrox.
The
Tank Specification link below lists all of the cylinders available from
Diver Discount Catalog, thirty-two in all! This is the largest
selection available from a single source. Specifications
have been provided by the manufacturers to aid you in the
selection of the prefect tanks for your needs.
All cylinders are provided with a single outlet valve and are
prepared for Nitrox service, visually inspected and shipped
with a current hydrostatic date. Cylinders are also available
without valves upon request.
FABER is the leading manufacturer of
steel scuba tanks in the world and is the market leader in
Europe where diving with steel cylinders is the norm. Faber's
cylinders are manufactured from deep drawn Chromium Molybdenum
steel plates to DOT and TC specifications. This process results
in a light tank with the right buoyancy allowing the diver to
reduce the amount of weight from their weight-belt. The interior
of the cylinders are shot-blasted followed by their exclusive
phosphatized coating which creates a perfectly cleaned internal
surface, highly resistant to rust. The exterior of the cylinder
is triple protected with zinc spraying, epoxy primer coat and
polyurethane finish coat for durability. Abysmal Diving carries
the most extensive selection of sizes starting with a 45 cubic
foot all the way up to a 120 cubic foot cylinder. Faber
cylinders are available in both 8 inch diameter LP 2400 psi
rated cylinders as well as their compact 7.25 inch 3120 psi
rated cylinder.
The difference between
Pressure & Volume -One should note that the
pressure of a tank is not a measure of
the volume of a tank. For example, most aluminum tanks,
from the smallest 13 Cu Ft. pony bottle to an 80 cu ft tank,
have a fill pressure of 3000 psi. For a 13 cu ft bottle, this
means at 3000 psi the tank contains 13 cu ft of air. For an 80
cu ft bottle this means at 3000 psi the tank contains 80 cu ft
of air. Tanks come in different combinations of volumes and fill
pressures but the cubic foot (cu ft)
volume is the measure of how much air a tank holds at a specific
pressure.
SPARE AIR
Spare
Air is the preferred choice of both professional and sport divers for a
very good reason:
It saves lives.
Click on the
below link to see what tanks we have available and there
specifications.
Tank Specifications
Shipping
Expense
The actual cost
of shipping your cylinder depends on the size of tank, the
weight, and the destination. The actual UPS costs of the freight
will be added to your invoice. There will therefore be two
charges on your credit card. One for the tank and one for the
freight.
This will cover all variables including insurance and guaranteed
delivery. The cost ranges from
$19.00 West Coast to $34.00 East Coast.
We ship from the warehouse in Lake Havasue, Arizona and the
Luxfer warehouse in Los Angeles. There is no longer a shipping
point on the east coast.
Popular Aluminum Bottles
PONY BOTTLES
Luxfer Aluminum
(Air and Nitrox Ready)
S-6
S-13 S-19
Aluminum 30 40 50
63 80 and
Aluminum 100 The Big one
(Air and Nitrox
Ready)
Popular
Low Pressure (Faber) Tanks
Note we carry the Faber full line. If you do not
see the size you want call us and we can quote you.
Other Faber LP tanks available (CF
12,19,45,85,95,108,120)
Popular
High Pressure Steel (Faber) Tanks
HP Faber tanks available
(71,80,100,120)
HP-80
High Pressure Steel (Faber) White.3500PSI
Negative Buoyancy
Includes Boot & Din Valve
Nitrox Ready
HP-100 +
High Pressure Steel (Faber) White 3500PSI. Neutral Buoyancy
Includes boot & Din Valve
Nitrox Ready
HP-120 +
High Pressure Steel (Faber) White .3500PSI
+1 Buoyancy
Includes Boot
Nitrox Ready
SPARE AIR
Spare
Air is the preferred choice of both professional and sport divers for a
very good reason:
It saves lives.
Self-contained. Refillable. A total redundant back-up miniature
SCUBA system. In case of emergency, Spare Air provides you with
enough air to safely get back to the surface. Even if you never
use Spare Air, it's always there as your backup
The ultimate
alternate air source is also the ultimate buddy system! It allows for
minimal interaction with your diving buddy, has been proven to be faster
than buddy breathing and
easier than an octopus. Spare Air is the answer in out-of-air emergencies.
SIMPLY DEPENDABLE.
*Tested and Approved by US NAVY
*CE Certified
For information and buying options on the
spare air click here.
SPARE AIR
TANK VALVES
With over 70 years of manufacturing experience, Abyss-Thermo Valves full line of
scuba diving valves include the K, 300 Bar DIN, 200 Bar DIN/K, H Connector, Twin
and Nitrox series to satisfy all diver’s needs. From the triple coated polished
chrome finish to the Teflon coated high pressure seat assembly, all Abyss-Thermo
scuba valves are precision engineered for optimum performance and extreme
dependability. The Abyss-Thermo scuba valve is known world wide for safe and
reliable operation to insure that your regulator will perform at its peak
Abyss Cylinder Valves
All Abyss-Thermo valves come clean and ready for oxygen service, including Viton
O-rings and oxygen compatible lubricant.
Standard "K"
Valve
the industry standard for yoke style regulators.
Standard 3/4-14NGS thread
DIN-valve
the industry standard for DIN style regulators. Standard 7/8-14 UNF
or 3/4-14 NGS thread for LP or HP tanks
K-valve Nitrox
the industry standard for Nitrox dedicated cylinders for yoke style
regulators. Standard 3/4-14NGS thread. Bright Green valve knob.
200 bar
convertible Isolation Manifold.
This manifold system is unique in that the valve openings can be fitted with
either DIN or Yoke style regulators. The Isolation manifold fits to the left
and right valves sealing with a double barrel o-ring which allows superior
safety. The 200 bar valves come in Standard 3/4-14NGS thread to fit all LP
steel and aluminum scuba cylinders.
200 Bar
H-valve.
This valve attaches to the 200bar convertible valve to form a single tank
dual-outlet valve allowing two first stage regulators to be mounted for
redundancy. This configuration is standard for cavern, intro to cave and for
large capacity single tanks for open ocean diving. Available in left or
right positions
300 bar
Isolation manifold.
The Isolation manifold fits to the left and right valves sealing with a
double barrel o-ring which allows superior safety. The 300 bar valves come
in Standard 3/4-14NGS thread to fit all LP steel and aluminum scuba
cylinders and 7/8-14 UNF for High Pressure 3500 psi cylinders as well .
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