A DIR spin on an old question

[b1gcountry]

Let the thread die. Start a new one. Problem solved. Lamont can do other things.


Tom

 

[Tortuga68]

Thanks for the responses - apologies for the hijack!

 

[dumpsterDiver]

If you follow some simple rules, your chances of needing that redundant gas is virtually zero. Whereas a good team mate will play a critical role in every dive to proactively avoid problems or address minor issues before they escalate into big problems. (They haven't invented a pony bottle that does that, have they?)

If you know what the heck you are doing, your chance of needing a buddy to help you navigate is virtually zero. Also a buddy should not be needed on EVERY dive to avoid problems. A good diver (solo or otherwise) should be able to avoid problems before they escalate....

If redundant gas is so unimportant, then why have a manifold isolation valve which adds "unnecessary" complexity and potential failure points to double tanks?

 

[Web Monkey]

If redundant gas is so unimportant, then why have a manifold isolation valve which adds "unnecessary" complexity and potential failure points to double tanks?

Redundant gas is very important. That's why my buddy brings along a bunch of extra gas for me. Of course, I return the favor in case he needs any.

Terry

 

[Dtaine]

If redundant gas is so unimportant, then why have a manifold isolation valve which adds "unnecessary" complexity and potential failure points to double tanks?

It's my understanding the isolator valve solves more problems then it causes

 

[b1gcountry]

 

[Dtaine]

good point