Horse collar question

[SparkySFD]

I bought a horse collar off eBay for a little experiment. Its an older Seatec model. The corrugated hose is naturally on the left side. On this model the pull dump/overinflation valve is midway down on the right side.

Here is my question. Will I damage the bladder by unscrewing the fittings? I want to move the corrugated hose to the right side and the pull dump to the left side.

The reason for this is I want to try using the horse collar with my bp/wing setup. I am checking to see if this would be functional on the Dive rescue team.

Anyone with experience on these, I would love to pick your brain a little.

Thanks

 

[Bob3]

Sounds like you're fixing to make a mess.
If you're really interested in a horsecollar with hoses in specified places, I can hook you up with an outfit that'll build one for you.

 

[SparkySFD]

I'd appreciate that Bob. But what would that cost?(eek)

I'd like to know more about the custom though.

I know the new seatec's mount in a different location. Wondering if the fittings screw into the bladder like a Halcyon bladder? Anyone know?

 

[DrySuitDave]

I'd appreciate that Bob. But what would that cost?(eek)

I'd like to know more about the custom though.

I know the new seatec's mount in a different location. Wondering if the fittings screw into the bladder like a Halcyon bladder? Anyone know?

Go ahead and disassemble one valve, usually it is some form of compression ring gasket

 

[SparkySFD]

DrySuitDave

That would make sense. You can see an orange colored ring of material between the bladder and the shell. It must be some kind of seal. I just dont know if there is some kind of adhesive/sealant I will destroy if I break the seal.

 

[Danny D]

DO you guys know of anyone selling the bladders for the seatecs ? I can't find anyone.

 

[Bob3]

...what would that cost?(eek)
I'd like to know more about the custom though.

I'll have to get back with you later in the week, I'm house sitting for a buddy right now & the info is back at the shop.
The prices are pretty reasonable, it'd probably cost about the same as a "normal" horsecollar.

DO you guys know of anyone selling the bladders for the seatecs ?

Yah, Seatec still makes/sells them, they're expensive as heck though.
What model do ya need it for?

 

[Danny D]

well Im not comming out with the name at the moment ..but its the one with the fish on the bottom..