Sucba Pro air 2 murky water affecting it. looking for another brand??

[calabash digger]

For who don't know I am diving black water and it has junk floating in it sand etc... I have two Scuba Pro Air 2 power inflators (one backup)and they keep free flowing in the field. I can clean them and they will work good for a few dives (sometimes)and it will start again. I am looking for another brand of Air 2 that can handle the sandy conditions... My buddy has a 14 year old sea quest that they don't make anymore and NEVER has these problems...Here is some of the water I am in..

 

[Marie13]

Just a suggestion. How about getting a regular power inflator and getting an octo? You should be able to stow it high enough so it doesn’t get mucked up while you’re digging for stuff.

 

[ChuckP]

I assume you don't have it in pre dive, can it be adjusted tighter?

 

[rhwestfall]

Is it dangling so it gets in the mud?

 

[jadairiii]

I ....can it be adjusted tighter?

Remember, he may need to breath off of it someday.

 

[rhwestfall]

You probably are a good candidate to use a bungled octo. The lpi should also be as short as possible, and bungled to shoulder...

Any air dumps if horizontal should by by the but dump.

 

[calabash digger]

No not dangling in mud... Power inflator works well in theory for what I do as it is very streamlined... I have been in trees and all kinds of crap and it pulled my regular octo loose on many occasions before I switched. I like my setup just need one that can handle the muck.The guys at my local dive have used Scuba pro for years and they told me the Scuba pro air 2 is very finicky in dirty water...

I was thinking about Atomic or another brand any suggestions?

 

[calabash digger]

I will check that configuration out..

 

[jlcnuke]

Get an octo bungeed around your neck and use a normal inflator. That will:
1. Prevent your octo dragging/falling loose.
2. Make your octo easier to use than an air2 as it can be used while still having complete control over your inflator and associated dump at the same time.
3. A single hose failure will no longer make your primary inflation AND your backup air supply both inoperable.
4. A failure of the Air 2 will no longer mean your reg set AND your bcd are both inadequate for typical use.

 

[rsingler]

Atomic is better designed than the Scubapro Air 2. The titanium SS1 is bullet proof, though expensive. If you're committed to that setup, there's only one choice - the SS1.

Why I love Atomic