Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] sub bouyancy

["Greg Cotton" <gregc02@attglobal.net>]

All this VERY VERY basic information, and much more, is available on the website! 

At least make a LITTLE effort. That's the meaning of FAQ, Frequently Asked Questions.

Hint...The tank, as it now sits, displaces approx. 500 gallons of water...how much does a gallon 
of water weigh?

From:           	HeyCLOWNeY@aol.com
Date sent:      	Fri, 14 Dec 2001 12:41:48 EST
Subject:        	[PSUBS-MAILIST] sub bouyancy
To:             	Personal_Submersibles@psubs.org
Send reply to:  	personal_submersibles@psubs.org

> im thinking of building a sub out of a propane tank  (500 gallon), it
> weighs 1069 pounds ( as it sits now before ribs,con tower,tanks whatever)
> im trying to figure out the bouyancy of a tank this size so i can
> calculate how much weight i can build on to it before i reach negative
> bouyancy,does anyone know the formula for figuring this problem?
> hahahahaha i would hope so!!  thanks bill v