So I’m wanting to run a Shearwater transmitter for each tank (back mount doubles) and an SPG the theory here is if my transmitter fails I’m not blind on my cylinder pressure. Starting intro to tec tomorrow. So obviously I’ll ask instructor but was wondering if anyone in here runs both? was thinking about a Y adapter to run both since the Tek3 only has one HP port?
Apeks Tek3 trying to run transmitter and SPG on both sides
- Thread starter Brand86
- Start date
Please register or login
Welcome to ScubaBoard, the world's largest scuba diving community. Registration is not required to read the forums, but we encourage you to join. Joining has its benefits and enables you to participate in the discussions.
Benefits of registering include
- Ability to post and comment on topics and discussions.
- A Free photo gallery to share your dive photos with the world.
- You can make this box go away
are these independent doubles?
If they are manifolded then just run one 1st with spg and the other with the transmitter; the manifold should take care of equalizing the HP
If they are manifolded then just run one 1st with spg and the other with the transmitter; the manifold should take care of equalizing the HP
Your “theory” is wrong.
Dont reinvent the wheel. Take your class configured however your instructor wants you to then if you really really must experiment , do it later.
That said, please reference my opening statement.
Are you really considering 4 pressure monitoring devices for 1 set of backmounted doubles?
Dont reinvent the wheel. Take your class configured however your instructor wants you to then if you really really must experiment , do it later.
That said, please reference my opening statement.
Are you really considering 4 pressure monitoring devices for 1 set of backmounted doubles?
- Messages
- 14,137
- Reaction score
- 11,323
- Location
- Port Orchard, Washington State
- # of dives
- 1000 - 2499
You only need one spg (or transmitter) on a set of doubles
I think going with that many devices run a good chance of losing “feel” for your consumption.
Right now with one SPG in either ST or TS configuration, I’m habitually within 10 bar of predicting my pressure. Oftentimes I’m right on. I’m not anything special but I strive to correlate the impact of depth, workload and pace of breathing on my consumption.
If I were to pursue the technology solutions you’re proposing, I think I’d lose my feel for how my gas consumption is going because my attention would be on devices rather than an ongoing compilation of observations and predictive analysis.
In a parallel vein, in high performance motorcycling the first thing we do is turn off all the rider aids to understand the relation between our inputs to the bike and the response we get from the engine, the suspension and chassis. Relying on all the technological aids is the surest way to discover a shortcoming in skill at the worst possible time.
Right now with one SPG in either ST or TS configuration, I’m habitually within 10 bar of predicting my pressure. Oftentimes I’m right on. I’m not anything special but I strive to correlate the impact of depth, workload and pace of breathing on my consumption.
If I were to pursue the technology solutions you’re proposing, I think I’d lose my feel for how my gas consumption is going because my attention would be on devices rather than an ongoing compilation of observations and predictive analysis.
In a parallel vein, in high performance motorcycling the first thing we do is turn off all the rider aids to understand the relation between our inputs to the bike and the response we get from the engine, the suspension and chassis. Relying on all the technological aids is the surest way to discover a shortcoming in skill at the worst possible time.
Thank you I don’t have a great understanding of doubles so being wrong is not out of question. From those of you who commented I’ve got better understanding
Similar threads
