Scotttyd
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I am wanting to buy a different guage than what my dive shop sells (I am saving $90 so to me they all basically measure the same thing). Can I attach this myself, or is this something better left to the experts?
Attaching my own gauge
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Ever screw in a light bulb? Or attach a garden hose?
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Scotttyd
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that is what I was hoping you would say. I hear all of the online store bashing with comments like, "we only have trained experts assemble your gear" and "you do not know what training the people assembling your gear have" so I just wanted to make sure. For $180 savings (two sets) I think I can put the gauge on my reg (bought from a LDS)
jon m
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i did both of my sets of regs (with no experience) no leaks, no errors...yet!
Just make sure to only apply force to wrench flats, and never ever to the guage itself, you can break them if you try to tighten with the bodyof the gauge.
diver 85
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You'll die if you attach your own gauges, and please disregard that man behind the curtain.
If it's a SPG, just be careful with the "spool". It's small (so you can lose it) and the tiny o-ring can get pushed out of its groove.*
If it's a SPG, just be careful with the "spool". It's small (so you can lose it) and the tiny o-ring can get pushed out of its groove.*
I would add that tight means just snug (use your fingers until it stops) and a LITTLE more, the Oring does the sealing. The reg is brass and you can strip it out by over tightening it. There is no reason at all to really crank down on it.
Mr Carcharodon
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You did not explicitly say so I am assuming by gauge you mean the submersible pressure gauge (SPG). According to my manual (for a brass first stage) the recommend torque is 35-40 inch-pounds. Ideally you would use a torque wrench to do this, but if you do not have a wrench a little beyond finger tight is about right. Wet the hose fittings after they are attached with a soapy solution and check for leaks. Or put the regulator and a tank in your bath tub to leak check.
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