Tek Adventure Diver
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I am buying a 14 cubic foot alum, for a dry suit inflation. Where and how should i mount it, Im not DIR but i do like it, i will take any advice.
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The DIR approach is illustrated here (scroll down):
http://www.halcyon.net/exposure/accessories01.shtml
Advantages include being able to remove the bottle if jammed in a keyhole or tight passageway, including your buddy being able to cut the strap to free you if necessary. (No matter which option you select, argon bottles are carried valve down so you can reach the valve with your left hand.)
If you don't care about DIR, or have no intention of going inside any overhead environment of any type or becoming enmeshed in any gill-nets, there are other rigid (e.g. metal to metal) mounts available. While they can't be cut away, and you must have one female fitting secured to each tank or set of doubles you're using, they hold the 14 cu ft tank quite securely and may easily be removed or switched from tank to tank. Below is one product, but there are others that essentially do the same thing:
http://www.reefscuba.com/bracket.htm
They won't work as well for rental situations and the ss hose clamps can do a McNasty on your tanks, but they DO hold the argon bottle securely...
Here is a third option that's a hybrid of the other two options - it has a metal to metal connection which features a drawbolt quick release, but the female bracket is secured to the backgas tank with a nylon strap instead of stainless steel hose clamps. Thus you can move the one bracket set from tank to tank more easily.
http://www.scubatoys.com/store/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=QuickDrawBracket
Each option has it's advantages and disadvantages. Which one makes sense for you depends on what type of diving you're doing and the environment in which you're doing it.
Use whichever product makes the most sense for your situation.
Doc
http://www.halcyon.net/exposure/accessories01.shtml
Advantages include being able to remove the bottle if jammed in a keyhole or tight passageway, including your buddy being able to cut the strap to free you if necessary. (No matter which option you select, argon bottles are carried valve down so you can reach the valve with your left hand.)
If you don't care about DIR, or have no intention of going inside any overhead environment of any type or becoming enmeshed in any gill-nets, there are other rigid (e.g. metal to metal) mounts available. While they can't be cut away, and you must have one female fitting secured to each tank or set of doubles you're using, they hold the 14 cu ft tank quite securely and may easily be removed or switched from tank to tank. Below is one product, but there are others that essentially do the same thing:
http://www.reefscuba.com/bracket.htm
They won't work as well for rental situations and the ss hose clamps can do a McNasty on your tanks, but they DO hold the argon bottle securely...
Here is a third option that's a hybrid of the other two options - it has a metal to metal connection which features a drawbolt quick release, but the female bracket is secured to the backgas tank with a nylon strap instead of stainless steel hose clamps. Thus you can move the one bracket set from tank to tank more easily.
http://www.scubatoys.com/store/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=QuickDrawBracket
Each option has it's advantages and disadvantages. Which one makes sense for you depends on what type of diving you're doing and the environment in which you're doing it.
Use whichever product makes the most sense for your situation.
Doc
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Tek Adventure Diver
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Does anyone mount it in the middle of there doubles?
Mounting between the cylinders would require a very long, tangle-prone inflator hose. And you can't reach the valve. Not recommended.
Personally I have used 13cf (3000 psi) argon bottle mounted with 2 halcyon straps and it really doesn't widen your profile much at all compared to your shoulders and wing.
Ps straps are better than the metal to metal brackets (which corrode - I had one once)
Personally I have used 13cf (3000 psi) argon bottle mounted with 2 halcyon straps and it really doesn't widen your profile much at all compared to your shoulders and wing.
Ps straps are better than the metal to metal brackets (which corrode - I had one once)
JeffG
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Only if you can handle the valve. That way you can open up the tank and use it for propulsion.Tek Adventure Diver:
Tamas
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rjack321:
You don't need to reach the valves if you use an "always-on" valve/regulator like this that screws directly into the bottle, eliminating the need for a separate valve and reg:
and mounting them between doubles is just as fine as strapping them to the side of the tanks if you so see it fit
*mounting attempt, finished product is lot nicer
OP
Tek Adventure Diver
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I am using a OMS Drysuit Inflator. Is it possible to use this, if not y?
BMW
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This will give you a better picture.. there's an on-off, and 2 types of fillers to choose from.
Envoy Razor 1st Stage, Regulators, Zeagle, Envoy Razor 1st Stage
limeyx
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Of course, the problem with "always on" comes in when your d/suit inflator goes nuts and continually inflates your d/suit and you have cold/bulky hands.
Normally you have 2 choices, turn off the argon (which is why others have suggested being able to reach the valve) or try to disconnect the hose from the suit ...
With "always on" you have to be pretty confident you can get that hose off the suit in time.
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