HP hose length for transmitter

[Scared Silly]

I would like to put my AI transmitter on a hose over my right shoulder, clipped onto a right shoulder strap d-ring. What length hose do you think I would need? I don't own a tank, so that I could just measure it myself.

If you want this measurement why not just take your kit down to your local shop, place it on a cylinder and make the measurement? Then there is no guessing by yourself or 10 other people.

That said does your regulator have a right side HP port? Also you may want to read this thread (note the discussion about needing to use a HP spool). But here are the highlights.

1. While unlikely, transmitters have been damaged because they were inadvertently used as a handle.
2. A HP spool is needed when attaching the transmitter to the hose or quick disconnect.
3. The hose length and location is a diver preference - there is no right or wrong location.
4. Some divers also use a HP quick disconnect.
5. The chances of a HP o-ring failure is slim. That is, adding a HP hose and quick disconnect is not a failure point to be overly concerned about.

 

[lexvil]

Try a 40” hose, run it down the side of the tank, up between your legs and clip it off to your crotch strap D ring where it will be nice and safe.

 

[DivingSD]

I previously ran my transmitter on a hose over the shoulder to my harness in an attempt to eliminate the occasional lost signal for a few seconds. The HP hose eventually started leaking which almost made me scrap a dive, and I found that it didn't help much with the signal anyway. It's also one more thing to route every setup. I'm much happier with the transmitter directly on the 1st stage and just watch my gear as close as I can.

 

[lexvil]

Or for the best possible signal, run it the same way you suggested but continue up to your arm, over to your wrist and clip it off to your dive computer

Team work!

 

[InWay2Deep]

36", with a bolt snap clipped off at your waist, make sure to unclip it a few times and look at it during the dive to make GUE divers happy.

 

[Unaware6905]

I go over my shoulder, and through my chest D-ring (also with a splitter block and a button SPG). I've been using the HP QD fittings Randy (Piranha Manufacturing) sells. Non locking, but I've had no problems. It isn't like your LPI suddenly disconnects, why would a transmitter? I do have a stash of the SP QD fittings from years ago. I use them for my wife's console (Peregrine).

I know it has been a while since I started this thread. However, I have a question for you, and please pardon my ignorance. What is the purpose of the quick disconnect? I realize the transmitter is expensive, but so is the regulator first stage.

 

[Edward3c]

I know it has been a while since I started this thread. However, I have a question for you, and please pardon my ignorance. What is the purpose of the quick disconnect? I realize the transmitter is expensive, but so is the regulator first stage.

Being a bit selfish, I can hire, likely not, a reg, but I’d have to buy another transmitter.

 

[Unaware6905]

Being a bit selfish, I can hire, likely not, a reg, but I’d have to buy another transmitter.

That makes sense.

 

[rhwestfall]

I know it has been a while since I started this thread. However, I have a question for you, and please pardon my ignorance. What is the purpose of the quick disconnect? I realize the transmitter is expensive, but so is the regulator first stage.

can swap in a plug or a big face spg... and remove it for safe storage...

 

[inquis]

I just take my reg w/ xmitter back to the hotel room.