Boot for pressure gauge?

[melfox26]

I just received my OMS pressure guage (in 100 psi increments)
and it came it a rubber/plastic boot to fit around the brass gauge. The GUE trained people I dive with (I haven't taken DIR-F yet, but plan on doing it shortly) do not use the protective boot. Can someone explain why?

Mel

 

[mer]

I just received my OMS pressure guage (in 100 psi increments)
and it came it a rubber/plastic boot to fit around the brass gauge. The GUE trained people I dive with (I haven't taken DIR-F yet, but plan on doing it shortly) do not use the protective boot. Can someone explain why?

Mel

Traps salt and sand.
Doesn't allow you to inspect and properly clean the gauge.
Promotes corrosion.
Not really needed, so why bring it?

Also, make sure the OEM HP hose isn't too long.

 

[Soggy]

Can someone explain why?

Mer outlined why not to use it, but how about we look at it from the other direction? Why use it?

I can't think of even one rational reason.

 

[JimC]

Stop the gauge glass from cracking if you drop the gauge and it swings down and slam into the side of your tank.

Had that happen. I still don't use the boot, but it was a moderatly expencive lesson in how to treat your gear.

 

[Soggy]

Stop the gauge glass from cracking if you drop the gauge and it swings down and slam into the side of your tank.

Brass & glass gauge? Ouch...

Maybe I should cover my HID in rubber so when I drop it, it doesn't break.

 

[ShakaZulu]

The boot can be slipped off the guage, enabling the gauge to be rinsed. Why use it?? Protection, we all know rubber protects.........oh, also an easy way to clip it of since there is a moulded hook on the boot. Why not use it??? The SPG can unscrew and you wouldn't know.

 

[mer]

The boot can be slipped off the guage, enabling the gauge to be rinsed. Why use it?? Protection, we all know rubber protects.........oh, also an easy way to clip it of since there is a moulded hook on the boot.

Okay, then the bigger profile of any piece of gear, the more drag.

And drag is bad. When you are perfectly horizontal in the water, you notice all the little things that cause drag, if you're not horizontal it's a moot point.

 

[Soggy]

The boot can be slipped off the guage, enabling the gauge to be rinsed. Why use it?? Protection, we all know rubber protects.........oh, also an easy way to clip it of since there is a moulded hook on the boot.

Good luck just "slipping off" a the hard rubber boot that comes with the OMS brass and glass gauge. Plus, it's made of brass...not much protection is needed.

Clipping it off is actually easier without a useless boot...you tie a bolt snap to it around one of the grooves.

 

[Soggy]

Why not use it??? The SPG can unscrew and you wouldn't know.

That's the best reason for me, having had a SPG unscrew just before descending once.

 

[Robert Phillips]

Because it's fun to see the looks on peoples faces when they wonder what that thing is that's nailed to that tree!