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I'm a sucker for a good troll. This isn't an especially good one, but I'll bite anyway. 1. With _very_ few exceptions, steel tanks are used with a drysuit and aluminum tanks are used with a wetsuit. I have seen double 72s, 80s, 85s, 95s, 104s, 112s, and 125s actually used. Size selection is based mainly on gas needs and what the diver is willing to lug around on the surface and get out of the water with. I have a pair of 112s that I use single and can double if need be (the bands are stashed in a drawer), although I may never do that. Those would be a bit hefty for my taste. 2. Double output DIN with isolator is the basic idea. I'm using Diverite and Diverite clone manifolds at the moment. I can see a Sea Elite or Halcyon in my future. 3. Most tanks take one of two valve threads. Of course, the tank spacing needs to support the manifold. The narrowest my manifolds can support is about 8.25 and the widest is 8.75. 4. Bands are based on tank diameter unless you are using an OMS manifold in which case bands are based on tank diameter and manifold type. > Nautical Archaeologist > NOAA Science Diver > AAUS Science Diver > NAUI Instructor > SSI Instructor > TDI Instructor > DAN O2 Instructor Uh huh Didn't you ever ask about the TDI logo? I guess not. Don Burke Chesapeake, VA ----- Original Message ----- From: Hedrick, David L <dlhedrick@pb*.co*> To: <techdiver@aquanaut.com> Sent: 02 August, 2001 10:21 Subject: tanks > Hello, > > I wanted to find out what type of tanks are the most prevalent in technical > diving (wreck, caving etc..). Also, what type of manifold do you use? > Lastly, are there different types of maniflolds and bands for different > capcity tanks? > > thanks in advance. > > Layne Hedrick > Nautical Archaeologist > NOAA Science Diver > AAUS Science Diver > NAUI Instructor > SSI Instructor > TDI Instructor > DAN O2 Instructor > > -- > Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. > Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'. > ---------------------------------------------------- NetZero Platinum Sign Up Today - Only $9.95 per month! http://my.netzero.net/s/signup?r=platinum&refcd=PT97 -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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