Cylinders

h2ophotopro · 16th March 2005, 01:34

Does anyone know of cylinders that can be used with the Insp. other than the Faber ones from AP Valves?

Those cylinders are outrageous in price!!! And the valves are as much as the cylinders.

Although more buoyant, aluminum cylinders like the ones in the Prism would be much better...and easier for travel

***caveseeker7*** · 16th March 2005, 03:25

Mike, doesn't Rusty have alu stages you could try?
See if Drew's fit, or Matt's if you know him.
I for one prefer steel tanks onboard for bouyancy.
The price is a setback, don't know why they are so expensive. I remember seeing ads for full sized steel tanks in German magazines that cost as much in Mark as they did in Dollar.

h2ophotopro · 16th March 2005, 06:15

I dont know if Rusty does. I have some q's for him anyways, ill ask him tomorrow. I agree with the steel over aluminum...but when I travel, Id really like aluminum. With all the camera gear, the Rebreather and everything, I paid over $200 extra each way to Fiji. This would at least lower the weight on one bag ($75 extra for that bag)

FathomsDown · 16th March 2005, 11:58

Quote: (Originally Posted by h2ophotopro)

Those cylinders are outrageous in price!!!

The one from AP are an arm and a leg but other companies are selling them for much less. Go Dive in the Uk are selling them for £50 bare; £3 less than a standard bare 3 litre cylinder!

***Beanie*** · 16th March 2005, 12:00

Quote: (Originally Posted by h2ophotopro)

Does anyone know of cylinders that can be used with the Insp. other than the Faber ones from AP Valves?

Those cylinders are outrageous in price!!! And the valves are as much as the cylinders.

Although more buoyant, aluminum cylinders like the ones in the Prism would be much better...and easier for travel

the standard faber 3
and standard roth 3 (what AP are now using)

AP cylinder vales are £35

FathomsDown · 16th March 2005, 12:09

Quote: (Originally Posted by Beanie)

and standard roth 3 (what AP are now using)

Thats interesting. I suppose they must have moved over to the Roths to get the unit weight down (the smaller Roths weigh less than the Fabers but the larger ones weigh much more) and as they are easier to order in small batches.

Padowan · 16th March 2005, 12:28

I've got 4x Faber 3L cylinders (the original 2, and 2 from Go-Dive - which were yellow, not white) and also have 2x Roth 3L's rigged as side mounts when I need a little extra and the 7L's are overkill. The Roth's are about half a kilo lighter (stamped weight) than the Fabers, have a slightly longer next, and a slightly differently shapped bottom.

Personally, if I lost 1kg, by replacing the Faber inboards, with Roths, I'd only need to slap on an extra 1kg of lead!!

16th March 2005, 01:34	#1 (permalink)
h2ophotopro Photo Pro Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Woodland Hills, CA Posts: 161	Cylinders Does anyone know of cylinders that can be used with the Insp. other than the Faber ones from AP Valves? Those cylinders are outrageous in price!!! And the valves are as much as the cylinders. Although more buoyant, aluminum cylinders like the ones in the Prism would be much better...and easier for travel __________________ Mike Luzansky H2O Photo Pros Underwater Photo & Video Visit our New Showroom 2429 W. Coast Hwy, #101 Newport Beach, CA 92663
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16th March 2005, 03:25	#2 (permalink)
*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,535	Mike, doesn't Rusty have alu stages you could try? See if Drew's fit, or Matt's if you know him. I for one prefer steel tanks onboard for bouyancy. The price is a setback, don't know why they are so expensive. I remember seeing ads for full sized steel tanks in German magazines that cost as much in Mark as they did in Dollar. __________________ Cheers Stefan "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.!"
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16th March 2005, 06:15	#3 (permalink)
h2ophotopro Photo Pro Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Woodland Hills, CA Posts: 161	I dont know if Rusty does. I have some q's for him anyways, ill ask him tomorrow. I agree with the steel over aluminum...but when I travel, Id really like aluminum. With all the camera gear, the Rebreather and everything, I paid over $200 extra each way to Fiji. This would at least lower the weight on one bag ($75 extra for that bag) __________________ Mike Luzansky H2O Photo Pros Underwater Photo & Video Visit our New Showroom 2429 W. Coast Hwy, #101 Newport Beach, CA 92663
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16th March 2005, 11:58	#4 (permalink)
FathomsDown New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: London Posts: 76	Quote: (Originally Posted by h2ophotopro) Those cylinders are outrageous in price!!! The one from AP are an arm and a leg but other companies are selling them for much less. Go Dive in the Uk are selling them for £50 bare; £3 less than a standard bare 3 litre cylinder! __________________ Dive deep, stay long, deco for friggin' ages.
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16th March 2005, 12:00	#5 (permalink)
*Beanie* Gallery Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,292	Quote: (Originally Posted by h2ophotopro) Does anyone know of cylinders that can be used with the Insp. other than the Faber ones from AP Valves? Those cylinders are outrageous in price!!! And the valves are as much as the cylinders. Although more buoyant, aluminum cylinders like the ones in the Prism would be much better...and easier for travel the standard faber 3 and standard roth 3 (what AP are now using) AP cylinder vales are £35 __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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16th March 2005, 12:09	#6 (permalink)
FathomsDown New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: London Posts: 76	Quote: (Originally Posted by Beanie) and standard roth 3 (what AP are now using) Thats interesting. I suppose they must have moved over to the Roths to get the unit weight down (the smaller Roths weigh less than the Fabers but the larger ones weigh much more) and as they are easier to order in small batches. __________________ Dive deep, stay long, deco for friggin' ages.
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16th March 2005, 12:28	#7 (permalink)
Padowan RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Exeter, UK. Posts: 524	I've got 4x Faber 3L cylinders (the original 2, and 2 from Go-Dive - which were yellow, not white) and also have 2x Roth 3L's rigged as side mounts when I need a little extra and the 7L's are overkill. The Roth's are about half a kilo lighter (stamped weight) than the Fabers, have a slightly longer next, and a slightly differently shapped bottom. Personally, if I lost 1kg, by replacing the Faber inboards, with Roths, I'd only need to slap on an extra 1kg of lead!! __________________ Padowan The future's bright, the future's Yellow .....for now padowan.net - Latest Video: Scapa Flow Rebreather Diving
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