Help setting up Brass/Glass SPG and new hose

[alex.hennen]

I'm not sure if this should go here or in the Regulator forum. I just purchased a 2" Brass/Glass SPG to install on my regulator. I also purchased a new HP hose. I was setting it up today, and it did not come with an O-ring that goes between the HP hose and the gauge, although there is a spool, which is what I guess allows it to rotate. Does the spool provide all the sealing, or does there need to be an O-Ring as well? I would have called the company I purchased it from, but they are closed on the weekends and I am going for a dive tomorrow.

Worst case scenario, I just put my original console back on before the dive, but I thought I would try this first.

This is where I purchased the gauge and hose, if it helps to see it. They show a picture of the spool on that page as well.
Submersible Pressure Gauges (SPGs) - Dive Gear Express

Thanks!
Alex

 

[redacted]

There should be a small (2-003) o-ring on each end of the included spool (from link: "Our Naked SPGs include the Spool, with two oxygen compatible o-rings") that do the sealing. You will want to lube them as they are dynamic (move) and exposed to SW.

 

[Hatul]

Yes the spool does all the sealing, which is why it has two small O rings at each end. The spool also allows the gauge to rotate.

 

[Mr Carcharodon]

Those $2 assorted o-ring boxes Triton sells as save a dive kits have a few small o-rings in them. In a pinch you can just go to the hardware store.

 

[joystershell]

Alex,

The air spool that was packed with your gauge is what you'll need to provide the seal and allow rotation.

--Joyce

 

[Ulfhedinn]

Alex,

The air spool that was packed with your gauge is what you'll need to provide the seal and allow rotation.

--Joyce

Does it need to be lubed?

 

[joystershell]

Does it need to be lubed?

Depends on who you ask, some do, others don't. If you do, be sure to use the lube very sparingly.

 

[alex.hennen]

Thanks for the replies! I did sparingly lube the small o-rings with silicone lube. I'm glad that it will work and I can use it on my dive tomorrow.