Generic Ebay Power Inflator as a Replacement

[gregbenson314]

I'll bet when dead from inflator implosion I'll get more money from ALIEX than DGX

You should be diving weighted in such a way that a broken inflator is an annoyance, not an emergency

 

[OMyMyOHellYes]

Nevermind.

 

[Still Kicking]

You should be diving weighted in such a way that a broken inflator is an annoyance, not an emergency

I try to avoid annoyances.

 

[tursiops]

I try to avoid annoyances.

But you are on ScubaBoard anyway?

 

[happy-diver]

You should be diving weighted in such a way that a broken inflator is an annoyance, not an emergency

Considering I am currently diving 9lbs in a plate combined with a 28lb belt

I will take your speakings under advisement

 

[Edward3c]

Hi there

I'm fairly new to scuba diving, I just passed my Ocean Diver qualification two days ago, and I already started gathering some clutter important pieces of equipment.

I bought a Scubapro Glide 1000 BCD for very cheap cheap, and it's in a brand new condition apart from the power inflator which seems to be leaking air (there seems to be a crack in the plastic mold seam). I went on a bit of a hunt to try and fix this and maybe not breaking the bank. I saw this fellow on eBay selling a used Mares power inflator for £20, but because it's a different brand I'm not sure if it's going to be a seamless fit.

I see these all over eBay for like 30 quid a pop.
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What's your opinion on those? Worth a shot, or don't bother and go for a brand name.

Thanks
Dom

Where about in Scotland, I’m in Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire.

Providing the corrugated hose and the inflator fitting are comparable it doesn’t matter. I used a ScubaPro inflator on an AP Valves stab jacket for years.

 

[CoachDom]

Thanks everybody - It has been very educational and at some points let's say ... entertaining

Where about in Scotland, I’m in Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire.

Providing the corrugated hose and the inflator fitting are comparable it doesn’t matter. I used a ScubaPro inflator on an AP Valves stab jacket for years.

I'm with Thistle Divers - only been out twice. Loch Long both times

 

[Edward3c]

I'm with Thistle Divers - only been out twice. Loch Long both times

I'm the DO of Fyne-divers and a member of HMS Neptune, plus BSAC's Chair.

I'm always looking for new people to dive with.