1st Stage Adapters for Single Tank Hose Routing

[RobPNW]

I've seen several examples of angled adapters, usually 90 or 110 degrees, that people connect to their 2nd stages. I'm just wondering if anyone knows of similar adapters that would be suitable on the 1st stage side for purposes of hose routing in a single tank setup. Specifically, I'm thinking about long LP hose and SPG HP hose routing towards the waist area. Coming straight out of the 1st stage obviously works but isn't ideal, and something like a 90 elbow straight down seems too steep. I'd prefer to have fixed vice swivel type adapters. Anyone know of an adapter that points down at let's say a fixed 45 degrees? That seems like it would be about ideal. I know what some are going to suggest but I have a MK17 Evo with no 5th port

 

[tursiops]

I've seen several examples of angled adapters, usually 90 or 110 degrees, that people connect to their 2nd stages. I'm just wondering if anyone knows of similar adapters that would be suitable on the 1st stage side for purposes of hose routing in a single tank setup. Specifically, I'm thinking about long LP hose and SPG HP hose routing towards the waist area. Coming straight out of the 1st stage obviously works but isn't ideal, and something like a 90 elbow straight down seems too steep. I'd prefer to have fixed vice swivel type adapters. Anyone know of an adapter that points down at let's say a fixed 45 degrees? That seems like it would be about ideal. I know what some are going to suggest but I have a MK17 Evo with no 5th port

I use a swiveling 90 deg adapter for my long LP reg hose. I don't think a non-swiveling one would work, because the direction it would point once screwed in in not likely the downward direction you want.

 

[RobPNW]

I use a swiveling 90 deg adapter for my long LP reg hose. I don't think a non-swiveling one would work, because the direction it would point once screwed in in not likely the downward direction you want.

Something like this? This would be for an HP SPG hose but something similar?

OmniSwivel HP 1st Stage Pivot-Swivel: 7/16-Inch M = 7/16-Inch F

This OmniSwivel International pivot-swivel screws in-line between the high pressure hose and the first stage to allow more movement of the hose at the first stage.

www.divegearexpress.com

 

[Marie13]

Something like this? This would be for an HP SPG hose but something similar?

OmniSwivel HP 1st Stage Pivot-Swivel: 7/16-Inch M = 7/16-Inch F

This OmniSwivel International pivot-swivel screws in-line between the high pressure hose and the first stage to allow more movement of the hose at the first stage.

www.divegearexpress.com

Something like that is on my CCR O2 first stage for better hose routing.

 

[RobPNW]

Something like this? This would be for an HP SPG hose but something similar?

OmniSwivel HP 1st Stage Pivot-Swivel: 7/16-Inch M = 7/16-Inch F

This OmniSwivel International pivot-swivel screws in-line between the high pressure hose and the first stage to allow more movement of the hose at the first stage.

www.divegearexpress.com

Actually, here's what appears to be the DGX version for 60% less. Looks like it would work well efficiently routing a SPG hose down from a first stage.

DGX HP 1st Stage Pivot-Swivel: 7/16-Inch M = 7/16-Inch F

This pivot-swivel screws in-line between the high pressure hose and the first stage to allow more movement of the hose at the first stage.

www.divegearexpress.com

 

[crofrog]

You are just trying to rack up failure points eh.

 

[rongoodman]

The First Rule of Holes comes to mind--when you find yourself in one, stop digging.

 

[Rayk]

I've seen several examples of angled adapters, usually 90 or 110 degrees, that people connect to their 2nd stages. I'm just wondering if anyone knows of similar adapters that would be suitable on the 1st stage side for purposes of hose routing in a single tank setup. Specifically, I'm thinking about long LP hose and SPG HP hose routing towards the waist area. Coming straight out of the 1st stage obviously works but isn't ideal, and something like a 90 elbow straight down seems too steep. I'd prefer to have fixed vice swivel type adapters. Anyone know of an adapter that points down at let's say a fixed 45 degrees? That seems like it would be about ideal. I know what some are going to suggest but I have a MK17 Evo with no 5th port

I am using two 90 degree adapter with MK17 Evo on twinset configuration, makes life lot easier. However I never seen 45 degrees adapter, only one I found that is not 90 degree was 110 degrees.

 

[RobPNW]

You are just trying to rack up failure points eh.

No I decided against these

 

[grantctobin]

I am using two 90 degree adapter with MK17 Evo on twinset configuration, makes like lot easier. However I never seen 45 degrees adapter, only one I found that is not 90 degree was 110 degrees.

Please ensure you maintain those fittings. I promise they’ll leak if not lubed annually and not made by Omniswivel. There are times that are convenient for their use, but I never found a pair of MK17 to be one of them.