LanceRiley
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How do you measure scuba hoses? thread to thread? or up to the crimp? or just the exposed black rubber hose?
How do you measure scuba hoses.?
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There doesn't seem to be a standard in my experience it can vary between manufacturers but this is only a difference of maybe an inch.
DevonDiver
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I usually judge them on technical merit, required elements and artistic interpretation. Applying a numerical score out of 6.0 in each category.
I don't know if this is truly universal, but Dive Gear Express, here Rubber Hoses for SCUBA - Dive Gear Express says
"... Length is measured in inches, from end to end of hose, including the fittings and their threads. ..."
"... Length is measured in inches, from end to end of hose, including the fittings and their threads. ..."
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LanceRiley
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actually I was looking at Dive Gear Express... wanted to get a shorter inflator hose. my hose is kinking up my ear level... i think it's too long!
And before I replace it I was hoping to measure my hose. to know how short i'd go.
And before I replace it I was hoping to measure my hose. to know how short i'd go.
DevonDiver
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Lance, what BCD are you using? Have a pic?
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LanceRiley
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Red Skin and white Boardies. That's me. see the inflator hose "bow"? it's a Scubapro Pure Single System. Im using an Air2. The QD adapter makes it a bit longer?
somehow on land it doesn't look that bad.
I've attached rubber rings on the corrugated hose. I'll try to dive it again this sunday. to see if it bows.
With a tape measure?
Your hose is too long by several inches.
You and your buddy should work on style, I give you a 3 out of a possible 10. You are not roto-tilling since you are mid water thus the three points at least.
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You and your buddy should work on style, I give you a 3 out of a possible 10. You are not roto-tilling since you are mid water thus the three points at least.
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Generally in the US it's tip to tip, including the fittings, rubber; all of it.
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