I Cut It

[FireInMyBones]

I have hated having the long 13" power inflation hose on my Oxycheq single wing. It was always flopping in the way of my left chest d-ring.

I have been contemplating how to resolve this issue. I tried looking to manufactuers. They sell nothing shorter than 12" and at ~$25.

Update: I cut it.

By removing a 6" section from the center of the hose and inserting a 5/8" to 5/8" straight double ended hose barb and using a rubber glue to seal the deal, I have effectively shortened this annoying hose to something much more manageable.

I only dump from it while on the surface, using my rear dump at depth unless head up (how rare that is).

Just figured that someone else out there had had this issue too and was concerned about personalizing his/her gear.

I have tested it in the pool with no leaks. Depth test to 120' planned this Sunday.

 

[tomboyy]

Your gonna Die !!!!!

Just kidding, I want mine alittle longer and caught flake. I'm also in greenville ( actually greenwood) i'll pm my phone call me we'll get together and dive if ya want.

 

[nwdiver2]

put a couple of zap straps on also, theglue may soften if its in the sun.

 

[wilderydude83]

Yeah man, I have the same issue. Its not too terribly annoying but i'm not a fan of danglies. I've been using zip ties to secure it while i dive, but like you said it overlaps my d-ring. Anywho, did you just use an exacto knife to cut it? Also, do you know how the manufacturer seals the tube? btw, i dig your stories. Keepem coming.

Randall

 

[FireInMyBones]

I used a pair of scuba shears. I am unaware of the sealant used by the manufacture. I used Loctite Repair Extreme.

I hope to catalog a few adventures that I have planned for this summer.

 

[Sonic04GT]

I use an Atomic SS1 Safe Second so it's too risky to be cutting the hose :-/ It is quite annoying though. Looking forward to hearing how it worked out.

 

[FireInMyBones]

It worked out wonderfully. No problems at depth. I will be doing another test soon and keep everyone updated.

I used to use a Scubapro Air2. After many a simulated OOA scenarios in my Rescue class last year, I said good bye and went with the long hose and a short hose second bunggied around my neck. [sm]I am just saying that it works for me.[/sm] I like the streamlined results that I am getting from changing my gear configuration.

 

[cool_hardware52]

By removing a 6" section from the center of the hose and inserting a 5/8" to 5/8" straight double ended hose barb and using a rubber glue to seal the deal, I have effectively shortened this annoying hose to something much more manageable.

Be aware that the material used to mold most corrugated hoses is a blend of polypropylene and natural rubber.

Polypropylene is very difficult to glue to anything. Many adhesive dispensers are made from polypro precisely because most adhesives don't adhere.

Take a bit of your glue and spread it on the piece of hose you removed. After it cures I'll bet you can peel it right off.

Becareful,

Tobin

 

[FireInMyBones]

The double ended hose barb was almost tight enough by itself. The glue was more to fill in the holes and add a sealant (like an o-ring would). So far, so good.

Take a bit of your glue and spread it on the piece of hose you removed. After it cures I'll bet you can peel it right off.

Thank you for the idea. I will try this when I get home.

 

[FireInMyBones]

Tobin,

You are right.

Take a bit of your glue and spread it on the piece of hose you removed. After it cures I'll bet you can peel it right off.

With some gentle rubbing, the glue peeled off. How obnoxious. Do you have a recommendation to a low cost glue that would do the trick to better seal the tubing if/when the seal breaks. I do not need much air in my wing, but I do want to avoid failure if possible.