RE: [PSUBS-MAILIST] sub bouyancy

[Alec Smyth <Asmyth@changepoint.com>]

Yep, the very very basic nature of the question is the other reason I
recommended building from plans. 

- Alec

-----Original Message-----
From: Greg Cotton [mailto:gregc02@attglobal.net]
Sent: Friday, December 14, 2001 2:06 PM
To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] sub bouyancy


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
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> 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