DIN Covers

[MaxBottomtime]

I use these;

 

[davecampbell]

we use the yellow ones from piranha. cheap and effective.

 

[Bigbella]

I have used these things for years -- long-lasting, simple rubber caps . . .

 

[rjack321]

Thanks for the links.

You read my mind I am looking for a solution on the cheap....

I can buy 100 of them for 7 bucks at mccaster carr....split it w/ a few divers, and its less than a cup of coffee.

Where? What is the Mcmaster part number you are looking at?

Mcmaster has no BSP 5/8" x 14tpi threaded plastic caps at all, nevermind $7/100

 

[Zef]

What are you trying to protect it from?

If you have concerns of the threads of your 1st stage DIN fitting getting damaged in transport or damaging something else, perhaps you need to rethink how you are packing/transporting your gear.

The biggest issues the caps protect against are the ingress of water and/or debris (dust, spiders, etc.) from entering the first stage. If you want economical, just buy a roll of saran wrap (plastic wrap) and a bag of rubber bands, and use them to cover the fitting.

Or spring the $2-$4 for a a proper dust cap...they should last nearly forever.

Here is a link for a 4 pack:
US $8.35 39% OFF|Universal Scuba Diving Dive DIN Regulator Tank Valve Threaded Dust Plug Cap, Pack of 4|Diving Masks| - AliExpress

If you want to buy a bunch of them, contact DRIS, DGX, or Divers Supply, and see if they can arrange for you to buy them in bulk.

-Z

 

[Belzelbub]

Or spring the $2-$4 for a a proper dust cap...they should last nearly forever.

Yep. I currently have 2 DIN regs at the house. A 5 year old Zeagle FH7, and a 17 year old Zeagle DS-V. Both came with covers, and both are still on their original covers. Not showing any signs that they'll need to be replaced soon, either.

 

[Marie13]

I’m going to be ordering some of the yellow ones from Piranha. The black ones are too hard to see in the dark corners of gear bags.

 

[rick00001967]

The black ones are too hard to see in the dark corners of gear bags.

i always put mine in my mask box. but i like the idea of the yellow ones.

 

[Julius SCHMIDT]

Don't use anything DIN or INT