Worthington vs. Faber Tanks

[Iqjumpuw]

Hey guys

I just purchased an HP100 Faber Steel Tank from UWS during their Scubafest. I didn't realize at the time but when I got home and set the Faber tank next to my HP100 Worthington Steel Tank, Faber tank was considerably taller and wider. I guess it was my fault for assuming all HP100's were going to be same size. I did a quick search and Faber tanks seem to be more popular because Worthingtons have some hydro issues?

What do you guys prefer? I don't know too much about tanks but I actually prefer the smaller tank because they are lighter and hold the same amount of air. Should I return the Faber one and try to get another Worthington?

[Desert Diver]

Worthingtons are not built anymore. I don't think you will find any. Fabers work fine.

[Jeremy]

Worthingtons are a lot better than Fabers because of their buoyancy characteristics.

But good luck finding a worthington...they get snapped up within hours

[Iqjumpuw]

Dang it... I knew I should have bought one more before they were discontinued...

Call me weird, but I just want two of the same sized tanks. I either want two Worthington's or two Faber's. Not one of each. Do you think it would be easier to return the Faber and try to pick up a used Worthington for $300 or would it be easier to sell the Worthington (2 yrs old) for similiar amount and just pick up another Faber?

[Iqjumpuw]

Faber
Weight Empty= 34 lbs
Buoyancy Full = -8.41 lbs
Buoyancy Empty = -0.59 lbs

vs.

Worthington
Weight Empty= 33.1 lbs
Buoyancy Full = -10.00 lbs
Buoyancy Empty = -2.50 lbs

Hmmm...

[GearHead]

Probably easier to sell the Worthington these days. I've got a pair of Worthingtons, which are nice for shallower dives. I also have a pair of Fabers that I doubled up. Both are good tanks. The Fabers aren't quite as negative as they get near empty, but I think they actually hold a little more gas. Perhaps 104 Cuft instead of 100.

[60south]

Rats. I'm trying to do the same thing, find a match for the Worthington HP100 that I already have (a lovely tank, as cylinders go).

...Was wondering why I couldn't find another...

[Iqjumpuw]

I have heard that Worthington tanks may have hydro issues though. I just got VIP done at UWS and they told me I had to get it tumbled even though the tank is only 2 years old. They said it wasn't too badly rusted but still recommended the tumble so I paid for it.

[60south]

The rusting would be unrelated to any hydro issues. I'd double check the quality of your tank fills.

[Iqjumpuw]

The rusting would be unrelated to any hydro issues. I'd double check the quality of your tank fills.

My bad, I wasn't trying to say they were related. Reading back what I posted, it does sound like that's what I said though.

I got my tanks filled mostly at the Lynnwood Lighthouse Dive and sometimes at UWS in Seattle.

[waterproofboat]

how about i'll go pick up a faber hp 100 tomorrow and we trade for your worthington? :P

[Iqjumpuw]

Hmm... I might seriously consider that. How much do they sell for anyway? I couldn't find anything on Craigslist...

[Desert Diver]

Those little rust spots are annoying! If you have air that has a -65 deg dewpoint at atmospheric pressure the dewpoint at 3500 PSI is 43 degrees. Not hard for us to get condensation and I suppose the nitrox doesn't help things.