Adding HP Port onto 1st Stage (Cressi XS Setup)

[etxtacoma]

I recently got a really good deal on a Cressi SC Compact AC2 Reg/Octo with Cressi Digi 2 Console from a shop that was needing to liquidate some inventory, with the setup it only has 1 HP port on it, but I am looking to add a transmitter to the setup down the road to go with a Garmin MK3i watch, would be my travel setup essentially.

Doing some research, has anyone had experience with one of the 1 to 2 HP Port Adapters? Think this may be an option to get what I am looking for, the transmitter would be attached to a short length hose and then clipped attached to the inflator hose to keep it out of the way and dangling around.

Besides the obvious "Adding Extra Failure Points" or just upgrade 1st stage... any opinions on this kind of setup?

Thanks,

 

[inquis]

An adapter would work, but I don't see the need for the console if you have the Garmin. Some of my regs have 2 HP ports: one is plugged, the other has a PPS transmitter in it.

 

[etxtacoma]

An adapter would work, but I don't see the need for the console if you have the Garmin. Some of my regs have 2 HP ports: one is plugged, the other has a PPS transmitter in it.

Yeah, I am still debating if I want to do the adapter or just run with the transmitter. Would like to be able to have the console still attached as backup in case the transmitter has issues or something.

 

[inquis]

Search for past threads on running both transmitter & SPG. This'll come down to a personal call. My feeling is I never ran 2 SPGs before switching over, and my transmitters have been as (if not more) reliable as my SPGs ever were.

 

[Endler's]

You just need visualize the best hose routing.

 

[runsongas]

the transmitters are generally reliable these days as long as you change the batteries when low and don't screw up and flood them

as always a short hose is recommended so boat crew don't try to use your transmitter as a handle to lift your gear

 

[etxtacoma]

Search for past threads on running both transmitter & SPG. This'll come down to a personal call. My feeling is I never ran 2 SPGs before switching over, and my transmitters have been as (if not more) reliable as my SPGs ever were.

Good to know, I may run the dual setup for a bit and see how it is, if anything, can have the Digi 2 as a quick backup in case something happens to the transmitter, better safe than sorry.

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I really like the angled one, but the dual side by side may end up working better since I will run a short hose for the transmitter.

the transmitters are generally reliable these days as long as you change the batteries when low and don't screw up and flood them

as always a short hose is recommended so boat crew don't try to use your transmitter as a handle to lift your gear

This is true, and yeah, will definitely be running a short host for the transmitter, pretty much going to have it go beside the inflator hose and stay attached to my BCD shoulder strap to keep it out of the way.

 

[rsingler]

I use this adapter

on an 18" HP hose, bolt snapped to a waist D-ring. I add a button gauge for a pony to the top port, and the transmitter to the end port.
Advantages:
- my transmitter never gets grabbed as a handle when diving from a panga and they haul your rig out
- both I and the boat crew can see my tank pressure without my computer being on, if you're "valet diving" and they set up your gear for you, or if my transmitter fails
- biggest advantage is that I no longer get occasional signal drop out from a transmitter that's hidden by my metal tank and first stage behind my head, while my computer is on the opposite side on an extended arm.
Disadvantage:
- extra failure point , mitigated by that tiny HP hole in the first stage, which will keep gas loss to a minimum.

@Endler's , I can't remember where I bought the manifold block...
Trident S137 High pressure splitter

 

[rhwestfall]

I too use the block that @rsingler discussed above. I however rout it over my shoulder (it up under my armpit) and it is captured in my chest rings. Button gauge is easily there to see either kitting up or if there is an issue when splashed. As a plus, the transmitter is well protected but right there with wrist unit, even with my ape-length arms...

 

[rhwestfall]

IIRC, Piranha has the blocks. They were tough to source when @rsingler first posted his...