Atomic questions. SS1 and B2

[TravisD]

Believe you can get an adaptor to allow standard Inflator connector accessories to plug into the larger SS1 quick disconnect.

 

[Sonic04GT]

Interesting. Had not seen one of those. I have decided to switch back to a traditional octo setup, and purchased an Atomic Z2.

 

[delacrue96]

I have the SS1 and added this adapter, XS Scuba "ScubaPro Style" QD Adapter For Regulator, along with a standard LPI hose to my save a dive kit just in case of a leak.

 

[BoundForElsewhere]

i used the SS1 until I tried to use it on a recent trip. I couldn't move my head and damn near yanked the thing out of my mouth trying. Instead I went with a standard inflator, 48" primary with a 90 degree swivel and my safe second on a 22" hose and necklace tucked under my beard. Using a k-style inflator that I covered in the fuzzy side of heavy duty velco, the scratchy side being stuck to the swivel buckle on my hydros pro shoulder strap. keeps it in place with minimal contact area but easily removable for letting out air from the bcd. I honestly found the SS1 bounced around a lot and was not terribly streamlined against my chest.

No, that's not me in the photo but it is my mother in law in the background.

 

[Xscream100]

I have a B2 DIN that's about 10 years old. Always been a great reg, but I just have not been diving in quite some time so I'm about to take it in for service. Many years ago, when I had money to blow, I thought it was a good idea to have the first stage environmentally sealed, which increases service cost because of the Christolube.

I dive in warm South Florida salt water. I assume the environmental seal isn't really necessary? Should I have it removed and put the standard perforated rubber ring back on (I don't think the shop ever gave that back so I would need a new one). Or should I leave it as it and just suck it up and pay the extra $20 or whatever it is? Edit: I think I can afford $10 a year, probably just leave it alone?

Next, I use an SS1. I'm debating moving away from this setup, going back to a traditional octo, and selling the SS1. I use a wireless computer so my setup is very streamlined with only 2 hoses, but I'm thinking I like the versatility of having a standard inflator, and a traditional octo. With the SS1 hose, I can't attach any accessories, like air gun, intermediate pressure gauge, etc. I have to uninstall it and temporarily install a standard inflator hose.

Also, when I need to inflate a safety sausage, I have to remove my primary second stage, and switch over to the SS1. Kind of an inconvenience. I also have to brief whoever I'm diving with that in the event of an emergency, they will take my primary.

Opinions?

One disadvantage of regular octos is that they can sometimes free flow when rolling in from great heights. The impact of hitting the water can set them off. That probably never or rarely happens with the integrated octo. I've dived with regular and integrated octos. I prefer fewer hoses so I would go back to integrated if the price was right. As for inflating an SMB, I rarely do that with the kind of diving I do.