Faber LP85 Steel Scuba Tank – 85 Cubic Feet Low Pressure Cylinder

The Faber LP85 Steel Scuba Tank is one of the most popular low-pressure steel cylinders for recreational and technical divers who want exceptional durability, excellent buoyancy characteristics, and long service life. With an 85 cubic foot capacity and a 2400 PSI working pressure, the LP85 offers dependable gas capacity while maintaining the compact profile and rugged construction steel tanks are known for.

Unlike aluminum cylinders, the Faber LP85 remains negatively buoyant throughout the dive, often allowing divers to reduce the amount of weight they carry. Its corrosion-resistant phosphatized interior helps protect the cylinder for years of reliable use.

Whether you're exploring local lakes, Pacific Northwest dive sites, wrecks, or training for advanced certifications, the LP85 delivers dependable performance dive after dive.

Features

• 85 cubic foot low-pressure steel scuba cylinder
• 2400 PSI working pressure
• Durable steel construction
• Excellent buoyancy characteristics
• Phosphatized-cleaned interior
• TC Approved
• FX DOT-SP (Exempt)
• Sherwood Pro Valve included

Specifications

• Capacity: 85 Cubic Feet
• Working Pressure: 2400 PSI
• Material: Steel
• Valve: Sherwood Pro Valve
• Interior Finish: Phosphatized
• DOT Rating: FX DOT-SP (Exempt)
• Transport Canada Approved

Why Choose a Steel Scuba Tank?

Steel scuba cylinders are valued for their strength, longevity, and buoyancy advantages. Many divers prefer steel tanks because they remain negatively buoyant throughout the dive, helping reduce lead weight while offering years of dependable service with proper maintenance.

Perfect For

• Recreational scuba diving
• Cold water diving
• Pacific Northwest diving
• Wreck diving
• Technical dive training
• Divers looking to reduce weight requirements
• Local dive trips and charter diving

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose the LP85 over an aluminum tank?

Steel cylinders typically offer better buoyancy characteristics and increased durability, allowing many divers to carry less weight.

Is the LP85 good for recreational diving?

Yes. The LP85 is an excellent all-around cylinder for recreational diving, local dive sites, training, and advanced certifications.

Does this tank include a valve?

Yes. This cylinder includes a Sherwood Pro Valve.

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