Busy Beav
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Curious to know if we should disconnect the AI transmitter after each dive or is it something that always stays on the regulator, like a pressure gauge?
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Leave connected.
GF99/99
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But make sure you purge the line pressure between dives. Transmitters are pressure activated so when there is pressure in the line it "turns on" the transmitter. So during your surface interval/between dives you can save a lot of battery by not having your transmitter constantly being on while not in use.
mcohen1021
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It's not a lot of context here, but the OP is probably like me and new to transmitters……..
DogDiver
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No offense to the OP. But this reminds me of a post years ago when a diver would remove the battery in his computer between dives to save on battery life.
broncobowsher
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Leave it connected.
No question is dumb to ask. Obviously, if the OP knew the answer he/she would not ask.
221b
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I have mine connected via a quick disconnect with a 4" hose to the 1st stage. The hose stays connected to the 1st stage.
broncobowsher
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Why add a quick connect? Just more points of failure.
221b
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Not saying unscrewing and screwing will wear out the threads and o-ring but it’s just something I never liked doing. Goes back to my shooting days with suppressors. Given the choice of direct thread or quick detach, QD every time. I know.. apples and oranges.
Edited to add that I don’t leave my transmitter attached to the 1st.
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