Steel SCBA

[A&P251]

I found someone locally who is selling old firefighter equipment. The rigs have 300bar steel SCBA tanks. From what I could find, steel tanks don't have a life limit, they just have the 5 year hydro requirement. Is anyone using a steel tank or do you know anything about them? I know that they are heavier but any other information or suggestions are welcome!

 

[dizzums]

like you said, heavy .. airgunning is generally a lightweight exercise, lugging around a steel tank dont sound efficient to me lol .. 

 

[Gerry52]

Not JUST a 5 yr hydro but, I believe, an annual VIP (visual internal inspection) because they're STEEL. Find a standard carbon fiber SCBA. Much less weight and headache. They'll save you money in the long run over steel.