Capillary Depth Gauge - anachronism or reference...

[Valeriy_Kulaha]

You either do not understand my question, or you refuse to answer.
Either way, I see no point in trying to have a reasonable discussion with you.

Because an F-35 doesn't have a propeller?
Perhaps the right analogy is taking a spare wing....

I'm not suggesting that you replace your computer with a capillary! I see the capillary as an easy and reliable backup option.

 

[tursiops]

I see the capillary as an easy and reliable backup option.

I agree, but my point is that the info it provides is of little or no value to the dive I am on and of no value for planning a repetitive dive.

 

[lexvil]

Because an F-35 doesn't have a propeller?
Perhaps the right analogy is taking a spare wing....

Slicing it to thin

 

[Valeriy_Kulaha]

I have to applaud the OP on his efforts -- and haven't seen a capillary gauge in quite some time; and least of all, that design.

Elegant.

I have always carried analogue equipment as back-ups, from watches, on down -- having had serial electronic breakdowns over four-some decades; but only negligible problems ever occurred with analogue gear, which typically only involved the quick replacement of a hose or maybe spool within a few minutes of returning to the water.

I'd buy a few . . .

You can buy on eBay NOW!
Capillary Depth Gauge 2024

 

[rhwestfall]

but only in metric....

 

[elmo]

but only in metric....

There are limits to anachronism…

 

[jale]

but only in metric....

the one on the right is in feet, no?!

 

[rhwestfall]

the one on the right is in feet, no?!

But the link provided is only a metric unit, and no search turns up an imperial model...

 

[Valeriy_Kulaha]

But the link provided is only a metric unit, and no search turns up an imperial model...

the model in imperials will be available soon.

 

[Valeriy_Kulaha]

There are limits to anachronism…

You probably think that counting without a calculator and snorkeling without a computer Perdix - its anachronism?
By the way, the capillary depth gauge is the only one that shows directly and does not require calibration service!