With the recall, Suunto supplied an added part, a flow restrictor. That part is different depending on whether mounted on the 1st stage or on a hose. Be sure to make the change if you move to a hose.
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Yeah it came with the 2 difference pieces and had instructions on how to install each one depending where you are installing the transmitter to.With the recall, Suunto supplied an added part, a flow restrictor. That part is different depending on whether mounted on the 1st stage or on a hose. Be sure to make the change if you move to a hose.
... Maybe I should just get a quick disconnect because when I put it in my regulator bag that I got, it's just kind of bulky and if I could just take it off quickly and put it back on quickly, then it would travel a bit better.
Where is what in that photo? I don't even see the y-adapter....or the transmitter.@purbeast I don't dive with an analog SPG as a "backup". I keep it in the save a dive kit, though with Suunto I'd be more tempted to use it vs Shearwater.
I'd use one of these instead of a hose with them on both sides.
High Pressure
set it up generally like this and you'll be better off IMO
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Oh, OK. I missed the segue!@tursiops That is just using a standard pressure gauge, but it's the concept of having the first stage angled so the transmitter points down ish instead of straight out like it would if the first stage was in the "normal" orientation
Or, here's a thought - never leave an open port plug - put the HP plug in anytime you remove the transmitter.The transmitter should only be screwed on hand tight...no tools should be used. Once screwed in to either the 1st stage or a high pressure hose , it is the o-ring that makes the seal, not the threads of the transmitter. This facilitates your ability to unscrew the transmitter from your setup for safekeeping during transport and storage. No need for a quick disconnect which tends to be pricey for a high pressure line and adds multiple possible points of failure to the system.
I will say that I am lazy and just leave my transmitter attached to my reg set, but I travel to/from local dive sites with my reg set in a padded bag.
If you do get in the habit of taking the transmitter off your reg set then I highly recommend having a high pressure port plug in your save-a-dive kit along with the appropriate size allen key, for the day that arrives when you forget to pack that transmitter and don't realize it until after your traveled multiple hours to get to the dive site. Ask me how I know and I will tell you a story that led me to being lazy and keeping my transmitter attached to my reg.
-Z
Yeah I guess that was my only concern about taking it on/off when not using it - being able to close up the port. That is why I was considering a quick disconnect, and yes, I did see they are pricey, which is a reason I didn't jump on one impulsively.The transmitter should only be screwed on hand tight...no tools should be used. Once screwed in to either the 1st stage or a high pressure hose , it is the o-ring that makes the seal, not the threads of the transmitter. This facilitates your ability to unscrew the transmitter from your setup for safekeeping during transport and storage. No need for a quick disconnect which tends to be pricey for a high pressure line and adds multiple possible points of failure to the system.
I will say that I am lazy and just leave my transmitter attached to my reg set, but I travel to/from local dive sites with my reg set in a padded bag.
If you do get in the habit of taking the transmitter off your reg set then I highly recommend having a high pressure port plug in your save-a-dive kit along with the appropriate size allen key, for the day that arrives when you forget to pack that transmitter and don't realize it until after your traveled multiple hours to get to the dive site. Ask me how I know and I will tell you a story that led me to being lazy and keeping my transmitter attached to my reg.
-Z