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Post by tomcatpc on Apr 12, 2015 16:03:02 GMT -8
Hello I found this tank at an area dive shop. It is in current hydro (2014) and good to go. But I'm not sure what exactly the size is?, nor it seems did the shop owner. Anyway, it was not that expensive and I took a chance on it...might regret it?, might not? It is the galvanised tank on the left, next to a US Divers Steel 72 for comparison, which has been shown here before. Healthways K-Valve with HP outlet, which I think is a plus LOL!? Thanks Mark Update-From what I can tell, the tank was made by Norris, but would love to find out which company branded/sold, etc. the tank?
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Post by drado on Apr 12, 2015 16:10:13 GMT -8
Any other markings on the shoulder on the other side of the tank? Right now, the info is stating a 2250 WP steel tank under the ICC-3AA (pre-DOT). Initial hydro May 1965 with a +10% fill.
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Post by tomcatpc on Apr 12, 2015 16:14:53 GMT -8
If there are markings...the VIS Decal covers them, and I'm hesitant to remove that. Mark
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Post by herman on Apr 12, 2015 17:17:29 GMT -8
I am betting what you have is a Healthways steel 80 cf. In the 1965 Healthways catalog it list a steel 80 CF with 3/4 neck, rated for 2250 psi and it came with the valve you have on the tank. I would suspect it is a bit negative but if you are diving it with much of a wetsuit it would not be an issue except your weighting needs would change when you swapped to another tank.
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Post by SeaRat on Apr 12, 2015 18:04:17 GMT -8
Mark,
I'm with Herman, and think you have an 80 cubic foot steel tank. I bought one of those at about the same time from Central Skin Divers out of New York in about 1966. That is when I got my AMF Voit 40 Fathom regulator too. I'll see whether I still have the Central Skin Divers Supply catalog from that time. I have dived that, albeit many, many years ago, and did not notice a weight difference for my weight belt when in the water. 'Great find, by the way!
John
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Post by tomcatpc on Apr 12, 2015 18:31:49 GMT -8
Just with it setting side by side the Steel 72 and the fact that trying to put it on the backpack that is set up for steel 72, it fits with little adjustment, and it being taller...I think you two are right that it is a steel 80. Then again...I'd believe you two anyway, with me having 4 entire dives...yeah...pretty much still learning LOL.
What is the general take on Healthways kit? I've heard good, and then I've heard other. I can't see how a tank would have a great deal to go wrong?
I think seeing the valve with the HP port and hearing about it on here was one of the factors that made my decision to grab it there. That, and it was fairly "cheap" and in current hydro... Thanks for the info so far. Mark
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2015 19:48:55 GMT -8
It is probably what everyone say it is, a HW 80.......however, I know USD had a 95 that was similar in size 2250psi from that time period......do not know if any other brand such as HW carried it ....but the one and only time I used one it weighed a ton to my skinny body back then.
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Post by duckbill on Apr 12, 2015 20:39:50 GMT -8
So, what does the cylinder length measure, not including the valve?
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Post by SeaRat on Apr 12, 2015 22:37:23 GMT -8
Mark, I did not find a reference to the 80 cubic foot tank in my library. However, I know that they had them, as I owned one. Here is a photo from about 1973 of me in an Aquala dry suit (not too dry), with a farmer John wet suit bottoms under it and a sweater, in Clear Lake, Oregon. And I'm wearing this tank. Be aware that it doesn't have a "true" 80 cubic feet available, as that is only available at the "Plus" pressure of 2475 psig. At 2250 psig, you need to use the ratios to figure it out: This is a direct ratio, and so: 2250 / 2475 = 0.909 0.909 x 80 cubic feet = 72.7 cubic feet The same holds true for the "standard" 71.2 tank, which is 71.2 cubic feet at the 10% overfill, or 2475 psig. 0.909 x 71.2 = 64.7 cubic feet in a standard tank at the full fill of 2250 psig. So with this tank, you actually have a true 72 cubic feet of air on a standard fill without the 10% overfill. John
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Post by tomcatpc on Apr 13, 2015 9:31:48 GMT -8
For what I am going to be needing it for...I'm sure it is more than adequate. I think that with my lack of experience, 72 CF is more than enough LOL. Thanks Mark
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Post by tomcatpc on May 7, 2015 14:23:45 GMT -8
I got lucky and found an inexpensive Aqua-Lung SPG that works that I will put on this valve. Mark
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Post by onokai on May 26, 2015 22:36:04 GMT -8
I own that valve on at least one steel 72 tank. Its a high pressure take off (I never use it) The tank is 2250 psi and My guess is an 80 My friend Charlie will know for sure. Mark
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Post by tomcatpc on Sept 4, 2015 18:35:27 GMT -8
Bringing back an old topic...
Does anyone know of anyone making a reproduction Healthways tank decal?
I will look again, but have not had much luck. Mark
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Post by tomcatpc on Sept 18, 2015 17:53:12 GMT -8
Just got a vintage Healthways J-Valve with the High Pressure port. When this tank goes in for VIS in the Spring, it will get retro-fitted. I'm slowly trying to fit all of my vintage steel 72s with J-Valves with HP ports. Mark
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Post by tomcatpc on Dec 20, 2015 12:24:53 GMT -8
Update on this one. I now have a Heathways Scuba Star Reg. set (including vintage Healthways SPG) from a member on here (thanks Jay!). I need to adjust the 2nd stages (two were included so I have an cephalopod) as they both free flow at this point, but that should be easy to get sussed out. Once I get it worked out, I'll take a photo. Just been busy here lately.
Also MIGHT have a line on a Healthways backpack for the tank. Little by little getting a complete Healthways set put together. Mark
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