Worthington Steel Tanks

**JPJones** · 1st December 2005, 12:29

Anyone that is looking for Rebreather Tanks needs to check out the Galvanized Worthington tanks. The 13cf works well on the Sport Kiss and as a replacement for the Tanks on the Optima if you want a smaller tank. They are 2.3 pounds negative empty. The 19cf also works well on the Meg and I have a set of 30cf ordered to try out as an extra set for my Optima.

Sea Pearls is the US distributor for them.

MikeH · 1st December 2005, 12:50

The only problem with these cylinders is the pressure rating. They are rated for 3130+, so to get a full 13 or 19cf of gas you need 3442psi. Not a problem if you happen to be in cave country near one of Rennakers shops, but quite possibly a problem many other places. Trying to get decent O2 fills on these while travelling may be near impossible.

Mike

**JPJones** · 1st December 2005, 14:11

Quote: (Originally Posted by MikeH)

The only problem with these cylinders is the pressure rating. They are rated for 3130+, so to get a full 13 or 19cf of gas you need 3442psi. Not a problem if you happen to be in cave country near one of Rennakers shops, but quite possibly a problem many other places. Trying to get decent O2 fills on these while travelling may be near impossible.

Mike

I can get 3200 + with my Jetsam booster so it's not a problem for me. I can't see diving a Rebreather without one due to the O2 fill problem. Covert your 104's to banks and you are set.

mverick · 1st December 2005, 14:30

I was looking at using the 40's for mine.

It's a little larger around then the Faber 20's which is 3.9 while the Worth is 5.4. And around 3.3lbs heavier per tank. The Worth is .75 shorter of a tank. Total weight though, the Worth weighs 10.6lbs more. Each...

But if you can get it filled. It would be 40cf instead of 19. If you own a booster. Sweet. At 6.6lbs heavier in water with 2 tanks. I just wonder how they balance out. And making my Rebreather 21lbs heavier because of the tanks minus 6.6lbs for the Weight reduction of your backplate or weight would equal out to 14.4lbs heavier. And an extra 40cf of gas should weigh about 3lbs or so. Would be nice if they could knock 5lbs off each cylinder.

Worth's are also Spray galvanized

psi
+10% CF Dia Height Weight WeightMT Weight Full
Faber 13 2400 13 3.9 14 5.9 -2.25 -3.31
Faber 20 2400 20 3.9 19.5 7.5 -1.5 -3
Worth 13 3130 13 4 12.5 6.9 -2.3 -3.3
Worth 19 3130 19 4 16.5 9.3 -2.2 -3.8
Worth 30 3130 30 5.4 14.75 14.9 -3.9 -6
Worth 40 3130 40 5.4 18.75 18.1 -3.3 -6.3

Well, I had it spaced right. And when it submitted it took all the spaces out...Sorry...

**trob09** · 1st December 2005, 17:02

Quote: (Originally Posted by mverick)

I was looking at using the 40's for mine.

It's a little larger around then the Faber 20's which is 3.9 while the Worth is 5.4. And around 3.3lbs heavier per tank. The Worth is .75 shorter of a tank. Total weight though, the Worth weighs 10.6lbs more. Each...

But if you can get it filled. It would be 40cf instead of 19. If you own a booster. Sweet. At 6.6lbs heavier in water with 2 tanks. I just wonder how they balance out. And making my Rebreather 21lbs heavier because of the tanks minus 6.6lbs for the Weight reduction of your backplate or weight would equal out to 14.4lbs heavier. And an extra 40cf of gas should weigh about 3lbs or so. Would be nice if they could knock 5lbs off each cylinder.

Worth's are also Spray galvanized

psi
+10% CF Dia Height Weight WeightMT Weight Full
Faber 13 2400 13 3.9 14 5.9 -2.25 -3.31
Faber 20 2400 20 3.9 19.5 7.5 -1.5 -3
Worth 13 3130 13 4 12.5 6.9 -2.3 -3.3
Worth 19 3130 19 4 16.5 9.3 -2.2 -3.8
Worth 30 3130 30 5.4 14.75 14.9 -3.9 -6
Worth 40 3130 40 5.4 18.75 18.1 -3.3 -6.3

Well, I had it spaced right. And when it submitted it took all the spaces out...Sorry...

Hey Rick, I sent you a pm on the other board about the used meg, but your mailbox was full...

anyway,

40's are a lot of gas for CCR, I fill my faber 3l tanks to 3000psi & get a full weekend out of them. what's all the extra gas for?

I thought the Worthingtons were hot-dipped/no paint (like PST's)

Tim

**wedivebc** · 1st December 2005, 17:45

Anyone know what the largest cyl you could safely put on an alumunim cased sport kiss. I think partially filling a larger tank may be cheaper than buying a booster. My gas supplier will only sell me K cyls of "divers grade o2" which are only filled to 2000psi.

mverick · 1st December 2005, 21:19

Quote: (Originally Posted by trob09)

Hey Rick, I sent you a pm on the other board about the used meg, but your mailbox was full...

anyway,

40's are a lot of gas for CCR, I fill my faber 3l tanks to 3000psi & get a full weekend out of them. what's all the extra gas for?

I thought the Worthingtons were hot-dipped/no paint (like PST's)

Tim

They are hot dipped.. I had a brain fart....

I finally got the message. When I caught I had to many pm's.. Thanks.. My buddy bailed out of buying it. Christmas and kids have to eat.. LOL....

I wanted 1 or 2 sets for deep long. It Innerspace ever comes out with the 8lb scrubber. They'd be sweet. I was thinkin just strap on AL40's. But, I like steel. And the 40 worthingtons are basicly the 20 fabers with more steel.. Little bigger around and Little shorter. Be nice for bailout too. If you could use 40's...

I know. The all the eggs in one basket ticket. But just for stuff around 100ft or so.

**trob09** · 2nd December 2005, 12:15

Quote: (Originally Posted by mverick)

They are hot dipped.. I had a brain fart....

I finally got the message. When I caught I had to many pm's.. Thanks.. My buddy bailed out of buying it. Christmas and kids have to eat.. LOL....

I wanted 1 or 2 sets for deep long. It Innerspace ever comes out with the 8lb scrubber. They'd be sweet. I was thinkin just strap on AL40's. But, I like steel. And the 40 worthingtons are basicly the 20 fabers with more steel.. Little bigger around and Little shorter. Be nice for bailout too. If you could use 40's...

I know. The all the eggs in one basket ticket. But just for stuff around 100ft or so.

No problem - it's not my unit to sell so I'm out nothing by answering a few questions about it...

I guess I'd have to see the 40's. My main concern is getting too wide. I know it's only a few inches, but sometimes that can seem like a lot when you're pushing it through the water (or a hole in a wreck...)

T

JS1scuba · 4th December 2005, 15:40

Quote: (Originally Posted by JPJones)

Anyone that is looking for Rebreather Tanks needs to check out the Galvanized Worthington tanks. The 13cf works well on the Sport Kiss and as a replacement for the Tanks on the Optima if you want a smaller tank. They are 2.3 pounds negative empty. The 19cf also works well on the Meg and I have a set of 30cf ordered to try out as an extra set for my Optima.

Sea Pearls is the US distributor for them.

We stock the Worthington Galvanized series of cylinders as well as Faber and Luxfer. We also have a great tank spec page to help in comparing cylinders. It's Imperial at the moment (maybe I can get someone to convert it :-)) But it gives you a good idea as to what's available.

TDL - TANK SPEC CHART

Cheers

gkndivebum · 10th February 2006, 18:16

Sorry for coming to the party late - here's a photo of a Worthington 40 next to a
Catalina 19 and an 18" ruler.

1st December 2005, 12:29	#1 (permalink)
JPJones O2ptima Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Optima Titan Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 367	Worthington Steel Tanks Anyone that is looking for Rebreather Tanks needs to check out the Galvanized Worthington tanks. The 13cf works well on the Sport Kiss and as a replacement for the Tanks on the Optima if you want a smaller tank. They are 2.3 pounds negative empty. The 19cf also works well on the Meg and I have a set of 30cf ordered to try out as an extra set for my Optima. Sea Pearls is the US distributor for them. __________________ NSS/CDS Training Chairman www.jpjscuba.com
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1st December 2005, 12:50	#2 (permalink)
MikeH Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Orlando, FL USA Posts: 178	Re: Worthington Steel Tanks The only problem with these cylinders is the pressure rating. They are rated for 3130+, so to get a full 13 or 19cf of gas you need 3442psi. Not a problem if you happen to be in cave country near one of Rennakers shops, but quite possibly a problem many other places. Trying to get decent O2 fills on these while travelling may be near impossible. Mike
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1st December 2005, 14:11	#3 (permalink)
JPJones O2ptima Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Optima Titan Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 367	Re: Worthington Steel Tanks Quote: (Originally Posted by MikeH) The only problem with these cylinders is the pressure rating. They are rated for 3130+, so to get a full 13 or 19cf of gas you need 3442psi. Not a problem if you happen to be in cave country near one of Rennakers shops, but quite possibly a problem many other places. Trying to get decent O2 fills on these while travelling may be near impossible. Mike I can get 3200 + with my Jetsam booster so it's not a problem for me. I can't see diving a Rebreather without one due to the O2 fill problem. Covert your 104's to banks and you are set. __________________ NSS/CDS Training Chairman www.jpjscuba.com
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1st December 2005, 14:30	#4 (permalink)
mverick ScubaPimp Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 492	Re: Worthington Steel Tanks I was looking at using the 40's for mine. It's a little larger around then the Faber 20's which is 3.9 while the Worth is 5.4. And around 3.3lbs heavier per tank. The Worth is .75 shorter of a tank. Total weight though, the Worth weighs 10.6lbs more. Each... But if you can get it filled. It would be 40cf instead of 19. If you own a booster. Sweet. At 6.6lbs heavier in water with 2 tanks. I just wonder how they balance out. And making my Rebreather 21lbs heavier because of the tanks minus 6.6lbs for the Weight reduction of your backplate or weight would equal out to 14.4lbs heavier. And an extra 40cf of gas should weigh about 3lbs or so. Would be nice if they could knock 5lbs off each cylinder. Worth's are also Spray galvanized psi +10% CF Dia Height Weight WeightMT Weight Full Faber 13 2400 13 3.9 14 5.9 -2.25 -3.31 Faber 20 2400 20 3.9 19.5 7.5 -1.5 -3 Worth 13 3130 13 4 12.5 6.9 -2.3 -3.3 Worth 19 3130 19 4 16.5 9.3 -2.2 -3.8 Worth 30 3130 30 5.4 14.75 14.9 -3.9 -6 Worth 40 3130 40 5.4 18.75 18.1 -3.3 -6.3 Well, I had it spaced right. And when it submitted it took all the spaces out...Sorry... Last edited by mverick : 1st December 2005 at 14:37.
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1st December 2005, 17:02	#5 (permalink)
trob09 . Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 685	Re: Worthington Steel Tanks Quote: (Originally Posted by mverick) I was looking at using the 40's for mine. It's a little larger around then the Faber 20's which is 3.9 while the Worth is 5.4. And around 3.3lbs heavier per tank. The Worth is .75 shorter of a tank. Total weight though, the Worth weighs 10.6lbs more. Each... But if you can get it filled. It would be 40cf instead of 19. If you own a booster. Sweet. At 6.6lbs heavier in water with 2 tanks. I just wonder how they balance out. And making my Rebreather 21lbs heavier because of the tanks minus 6.6lbs for the Weight reduction of your backplate or weight would equal out to 14.4lbs heavier. And an extra 40cf of gas should weigh about 3lbs or so. Would be nice if they could knock 5lbs off each cylinder. Worth's are also Spray galvanized psi +10% CF Dia Height Weight WeightMT Weight Full Faber 13 2400 13 3.9 14 5.9 -2.25 -3.31 Faber 20 2400 20 3.9 19.5 7.5 -1.5 -3 Worth 13 3130 13 4 12.5 6.9 -2.3 -3.3 Worth 19 3130 19 4 16.5 9.3 -2.2 -3.8 Worth 30 3130 30 5.4 14.75 14.9 -3.9 -6 Worth 40 3130 40 5.4 18.75 18.1 -3.3 -6.3 Well, I had it spaced right. And when it submitted it took all the spaces out...Sorry... Hey Rick, I sent you a pm on the other board about the used meg, but your mailbox was full... anyway, 40's are a lot of gas for CCR, I fill my faber 3l tanks to 3000psi & get a full weekend out of them. what's all the extra gas for? I thought the Worthingtons were hot-dipped/no paint (like PST's) Tim
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1st December 2005, 17:45	#6 (permalink)
wedivebc FIGJAM Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,339	Re: Worthington Steel Tanks Anyone know what the largest cyl you could safely put on an alumunim cased sport kiss. I think partially filling a larger tank may be cheaper than buying a booster. My gas supplier will only sell me K cyls of "divers grade o2" which are only filled to 2000psi. __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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1st December 2005, 21:19	#7 (permalink)
mverick ScubaPimp Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 492	Re: Worthington Steel Tanks Quote: (Originally Posted by trob09) Hey Rick, I sent you a pm on the other board about the used meg, but your mailbox was full... anyway, 40's are a lot of gas for CCR, I fill my faber 3l tanks to 3000psi & get a full weekend out of them. what's all the extra gas for? I thought the Worthingtons were hot-dipped/no paint (like PST's) Tim They are hot dipped.. I had a brain fart.... I finally got the message. When I caught I had to many pm's.. Thanks.. My buddy bailed out of buying it. Christmas and kids have to eat.. LOL.... I wanted 1 or 2 sets for deep long. It Innerspace ever comes out with the 8lb scrubber. They'd be sweet. I was thinkin just strap on AL40's. But, I like steel. And the 40 worthingtons are basicly the 20 fabers with more steel.. Little bigger around and Little shorter. Be nice for bailout too. If you could use 40's... I know. The all the eggs in one basket ticket. But just for stuff around 100ft or so.
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2nd December 2005, 12:15	#8 (permalink)
trob09 . Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 685	Re: Worthington Steel Tanks Quote: (Originally Posted by mverick) They are hot dipped.. I had a brain fart.... I finally got the message. When I caught I had to many pm's.. Thanks.. My buddy bailed out of buying it. Christmas and kids have to eat.. LOL.... I wanted 1 or 2 sets for deep long. It Innerspace ever comes out with the 8lb scrubber. They'd be sweet. I was thinkin just strap on AL40's. But, I like steel. And the 40 worthingtons are basicly the 20 fabers with more steel.. Little bigger around and Little shorter. Be nice for bailout too. If you could use 40's... I know. The all the eggs in one basket ticket. But just for stuff around 100ft or so. No problem - it's not my unit to sell so I'm out nothing by answering a few questions about it... I guess I'd have to see the 40's. My main concern is getting too wide. I know it's only a few inches, but sometimes that can seem like a lot when you're pushing it through the water (or a hole in a wreck...) T
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4th December 2005, 15:40	#9 (permalink)
JS1scuba RebreatherWorld Sponsor Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss MK 15.X Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Lake Havasu City, AZ - USA Posts: 416	Re: Worthington Steel Tanks Quote: (Originally Posted by JPJones) Anyone that is looking for Rebreather Tanks needs to check out the Galvanized Worthington tanks. The 13cf works well on the Sport Kiss and as a replacement for the Tanks on the Optima if you want a smaller tank. They are 2.3 pounds negative empty. The 19cf also works well on the Meg and I have a set of 30cf ordered to try out as an extra set for my Optima. Sea Pearls is the US distributor for them. We stock the Worthington Galvanized series of cylinders as well as Faber and Luxfer. We also have a great tank spec page to help in comparing cylinders. It's Imperial at the moment (maybe I can get someone to convert it :-)) But it gives you a good idea as to what's available. TDL - TANK SPEC CHART Cheers __________________ Joel Silverstein, VP COO Tech Diving Limited a Division of Scuba Training and Technology Inc. http://www.nautilusdiveplanner.com FREE NAUTILUS DIVE PLANNER DEMO - REGISTER HERE KISS # 275
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10th February 2006, 18:16	#10 (permalink)
gkndivebum PRISM diver Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kona, HI Posts: 60	Re: Worthington Steel Tanks Sorry for coming to the party late - here's a photo of a Worthington 40 next to a Catalina 19 and an 18" ruler. __________________ Best regards - gkn -- Gerard K. Newman - Kona, HI
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