Drysuits and pee valves

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@mac64 @Stoo

I will be doing the if I'm on a dive or location I need it it gets connected if not it doesn't.


I started this because in the other thread some were expressing that they would not try a drysuit or give it up etc just because of a pee valve. So I want to clearly state that you do not have to have one installed to dive dry.
 
I used to do 2 hr dives without a P-Valve in cold water. That changed when my buddies started to discuss the dive in the water for an additional 20-30 minutes before finally exiting because they had P-Valves. Horrible buddies, now I use 1- 2 big boxes of Bard wide bands a year, have P-Valves on all of my 4 drysuits and don't have a problem drinking a soft drink before a dive.
Being cleanly shaven, like a porn star, feels pretty good too.

Michael
 
LOL.... A man of "faith" clearly! :)
I wish it was faith, It was my own fault but I got the worst UTI very sick.
Very wary since.
 
I wish it was faith, It was my own fault but I got the worst UTI very sick.

And that's a real concern with these things. I've never had one, but I do know others that have. My understanding is that the likely cause of these is "blow-back" usually caused by a kink in the line. I try to "test pee" before I hit the water, but it isn't always possible.
 
I wish it was faith, It was my own fault but I got the worst UTI very sick.
Very wary since.
If you don't rinse out the hose with a vinegar/water solution after each use, you got to enjoy the revenge. I religiously take a pint bottlle of vinegar/water solution with a small hose along on each dive and use it.
The last time I didn't I ended up visting the health center in Komiza Croatia. Since the female doctor on duty had a minimal understanding of english and german and my croatian doesn't exist explaining what I needed was difficult. After explaining what was troubling me as a diver she wanted to look in my ears:facepalm:. After I had to flash her I had my Rx for Amoxicillin and was pain free 36 hrs later.
Now Amoxicillin 20x 1000mg is an integral part of my save a dive kit.

Michael
 
And that's a real concern with these things. I've never had one, but I do know others that have. My understanding is that the likely cause of these is "blow-back" usually caused by a kink in the line. I try to "test pee" before I hit the water, but it isn't always possible.
Working long hours over a number off days and forgot to use it before I got in the water. Careless
 
And that's a real concern with these things. I've never had one, but I do know others that have. My understanding is that the likely cause of these is "blow-back" usually caused by a kink in the line. I try to "test pee" before I hit the water, but it isn't always possible.

The only good hoses are noprene fuel hoses. They don't kink!

Michael
 
Remember the idea is to NOT scare people.

Vinegar is a useful tip, I've been trying to decide what to use for the flush.
 
Not trying to scare people, but if others can learn from my mistakes they'll be far ahead of the game.

1. Shave.
2. Use a thick walled hose and a double barbed fitting from your aquarium supply store.
3. Use Rochester/Bard Wide Bands, anything else is at your own risk.
4. Don't buy Wide Bands a size too small.
5. Wear the condom for at least 3 hours before taking it off.
6. Flush the hose and P-Valve with a strong vinegar solution every time you disconnect from it.

Follow those rules and you will be a happy pisser for many years.

;Michael
 
https://www.shearwater.com/products/perdix-ai/

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