Looking for suggestions on Sidemount AI pod setup

[Ze Hippo]

Hello! I have two AI pods that I use with my Teric. I have been using a certain setup that allows me to have both the traditional SPG as well as a AI pod set up on each tank. My current set up is in the photo below. I feel like there is a better way to do it. I have a HP splitter, but it doesn't seem to work because the hose connection puts pressure on the tank (see second photo).

I would love to hear how others are set up with AI on each sidemount tank. Is the majority using a miniSPG and then the pod? **I am trying to get the cleanest setup with minimal snag/failpoint risk. Lets assume that deciding to drop the AI is NOT an option.

Thanks in advance!!

THIS FIRST IMAGE SHOWS MY CURRENT SETUP. Followed by what I thought would work but doesn't.

THE CIRCLE IN RED IS THE AREA THAT DOESN'T FIT. Im unable to tighten/screw my DIN valve on. In this photo, the First stage is barely hanging on. that metal segment on the High SPG hose prevents me from securing the first stage to the tank. You can see I am using the slitter obviously.

I have 90deg elbows,several length hoses, mini spgs and the splitter seen above. Open to any ideas!

 

[JBFG]

I only use the AI transmitter. No need for the SPG

 

[runsongas]

have you tried:

HP Port -> HP Hose -> Splitter -> Transmitter/SPG

may need to get an extension to fit the spg and transmitter next to each other (or use the 90 degree angle adapter)

 

[ToneNQ]

If you want to run both, I'd have the SPGs from the top port as a lollipop. I took my SPGs off completely.

You could also try the 90⁰ elbow off the splitter and run the SPG towards the tank valve and then back up, like a stage tank.

 

[tursiops]

No reason fot the first stage to be exactly horizontal. Tilt the fifth port down a bit.

 

[Mike1967]

I only use the AI transmitter. No need for the SPG

This ^

 

[runsongas]

or you could also swap the spg hose and transmitter locations on your splitter in option 2 and stick the 90 degree adapter on the transmitter

the transmitter then is angled sideways and the spg hose angles out a bit and should clear the tank

 

[ScubaWithTurk]

I agree with those above,ditch the SPGs as there isn't a need for them.

 

[Paul M]

If your goal is the cleanest setup then choose SPG or Transmitters but not both.
If you choose the transmitters then attach them to the regs, without any hoses. I have hundreds of dives with them like this and it's great.

 

[rongoodman]

I would just screw the AI transmitter directly into the regulator, opposite the SPG if you elect to keep it, which I don't bother with any more. The AI transmitter will be protected, tucked up under your arm.