Are elbows on 1st stage good or bad idea?

[thethumper]

Ok, I have a Poseidon Odin/Jetstream & I need an elbow to bring the RH LP hose for the Backup 2nd stage away from the back of my Wrek Wing bladder. Any links or comments on the use of elbow or banjos?
Thanks,

 

[kcanty]

What LP hose are you running from the Right Post?
From what you say it sounds like the backup reg?

Please post what exact hose routing you are
doing.

Elbows or swivels are in general not a good idea
as they introduce more failure points. I'm not sure
what a banjo is?

Kell

 

[thethumper]

on a single reg. single tank set up. On the right side of the reg there is a "R" for the primary 2nd stage where I have my 7' hose. The other is a "LP" for the Octo. The other is a "HP" port. The "LP" is closest to the back of the wing (so that it pushes 'BENDS' the hose away from it). I need a elbow to move it away from the bladder.
A banjo is a "swivel" type elbow.

 

[WreckWriter]

if you have to you have to. Elbows are better than banjos in general as the swivel in the banjo is more prone to failure in that its a moving part.

Tom

 

[trymixdiver]

i wouldnt say its a bad idea.

I think its just adding another possible failure point. If theres no other way to do it then your stuck having to use one.

Andy

 

[thethumper]

I need it is when I'm not doing any type of Tech diving... Like w/my non-DIN Al80's. The yoke adaptor is the reason it sits so close the back of my wing. When I user steel w/DIN, it's not an issue.