DIR compliant doubles manifold

[melfox26]

I'm in the process of doubling up my PST E7-100's.

Besides a Halcyon 300 bar manifold, which are back-ordered through next year, what other manufacturers would you guys recommend? I know that some manufacturers have hard plastic knobs on them that I should not buy.

Can you guys chime in on what brands to look for and what brands to stay away from? Thanks in advance.



Mel



Mods: I know this is a tank manifold question, but I'm looking for a DIR answer. If you feel compelled to move this thread, by all means. Thanks.

 

[RTodd]

I'm in the process of doubling up my PST E7-100's.

Besides a Halcyon 300 bar manifold, which are back-ordered through next year, what other manufacturers would you guys recommend? I know that some manufacturers have hard plastic knobs on them that I should not buy.

Can you guys chime in on what brands to look for and what brands to stay away from? Thanks in advance.



Mel



Mods: I know this is a tank manifold question, but I'm looking for a DIR answer. If you feel compelled to move this thread, by all means. Thanks.

I have not purchased a manifold in a long time. The primary advantage of the Halcyon one is you don't have to change anything. The OMS design is really the only one I am aware of that you need to stay away from. Basically, all of the others (two o-ring barrel design) can be corrected by changing out the stem, spring and handwheel and doubling up the burst disk or replacing it with a copper shim. Hopefully, someone more familiar with what is currently out there can give you more specific manufacturers.

 

[Soggy]

Sea Elite is another good manufacturer...and inexpensive, too.

Basically, you want a double-barrel oring (*not* face-sealing orings like some Thermo manifolds) with soft rubber knobs.

 

[Randy43068]

This is a really good question. I wouldn't have guessed that some manifolds are inferior to others.

 

[JeffG]

This is a really good question. I wouldn't have guessed that some manifolds are inferior to others.

The difference is usually in the type of O-ring seal (barrel vs Facing) and knob material (rubber vs plastic)

 

[wb416]

This is a really good question. I wouldn't have guessed that some manifolds are inferior to others.

It's called the learning process Randy! eepwalla

You're embarking on a brave new world... hang on and enjoy the ride!

bob

 

[Randy43068]

It's called the learning process Randy! eepwalla

You're embarking on a brave new world... hang on and enjoy the ride!

bob

You're right! I'm lovin' every minute of it. I feel like a sponge. Ya know, I thought I knew a little something about diving. Boy was I wrong! I'm not kidding.

Hope I get the opportunityto dive with you again, soon!!

 

[WaterDawg]

I second the Sea Elite.

 

[salty]

Sea elite, dive rite, thermo, all basicaly the same. The big diffrence is number of turns to open the valves, and availability of the manifold with the right handweels.

 

[Northeastwrecks]

I like Thermos better than Halcyon (I own both). My Thermo has the barrel o-rings and came with rubber knobs.

The big difference is that the Thermo valves turn much easier than the Halcyon. In addition, the knobs are a bit bigger, which makes it a bit easier to grab them during a valve drill or flow check.