Blackwood
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No one that I know of. I was just speaking generally. It's all well and good to say "bring only what you need," but no two people necessarily agree on what "you need."
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No one that I know of. I was just speaking generally. It's all well and good to say "bring only what you need," but no two people necessarily agree on what "you need."
AquaticLung
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Hey guys, bringing this back to life for a quick inquiry into the use of inline shutoff valves, but for a different purpose.
I live close to lake michigan and it gets very cold, as you all probably can imagine. So, I worry about freeflows. Luckily, I haven't had one occur yet, but my gear is aging and I was hoping to get some feedback about the following idea: Keep in mind that I'm not into Tech yet, but when the time comes, I'd most likely remove the valves.
- If I were to place an inline shutoff valve between my second stage (no octopus) and hose and install an OPV on the first stage, if a free flow were to occur, would the OPV just take over in the venting of gas or do you think the OPV cracking (?term?) pressure is higher than that of the second stage and possibly high enough to stop the freeflow? Also, if the OPV was removed, would the first stage be damaged due to the pressure not having a way out? (PS: I understand that if I have any additional equipment attached to the same first stage such as a BC inflator or Octo, that it will begin venting)
- I'm sure this is probably unneccessary and I do have a habit of thinking up grand plans for problems that should have a minimum number of solutions (usually the simplest and most effective), but I thought I'd check.
Truthfully, I know this may not be the best idea and keeping my reg's serviced will more than likely keep a free flow from occuring, plus I always have a second independent tank and reg, so a free flow that results in gas loss really isn't that big of a problem, huh??? Blame MacGuyver for my idea's. Thanks for bearing with me though.... and I'm pretty sure I'll stick to simple and save the money.
I live close to lake michigan and it gets very cold, as you all probably can imagine. So, I worry about freeflows. Luckily, I haven't had one occur yet, but my gear is aging and I was hoping to get some feedback about the following idea: Keep in mind that I'm not into Tech yet, but when the time comes, I'd most likely remove the valves.
- If I were to place an inline shutoff valve between my second stage (no octopus) and hose and install an OPV on the first stage, if a free flow were to occur, would the OPV just take over in the venting of gas or do you think the OPV cracking (?term?) pressure is higher than that of the second stage and possibly high enough to stop the freeflow? Also, if the OPV was removed, would the first stage be damaged due to the pressure not having a way out? (PS: I understand that if I have any additional equipment attached to the same first stage such as a BC inflator or Octo, that it will begin venting)
- I'm sure this is probably unneccessary and I do have a habit of thinking up grand plans for problems that should have a minimum number of solutions (usually the simplest and most effective), but I thought I'd check.
Truthfully, I know this may not be the best idea and keeping my reg's serviced will more than likely keep a free flow from occuring, plus I always have a second independent tank and reg, so a free flow that results in gas loss really isn't that big of a problem, huh??? Blame MacGuyver for my idea's. Thanks for bearing with me though.... and I'm pretty sure I'll stick to simple and save the money.
Firefishvideo
Registered
Hey, as far as I know those valves are for REBREATHERS and are used to shut the gas off in case of a solenoid malfunction.
They have NO place in Open circuit diving. Shut off your stages when you are not using them, keep them pressurized on descent, and SERVICE YOUR GEAR (and/ or) BUY NEW GEAR.
If you are not willing to keep and maintain good quality gear , don't be irresponsible, don't dive.
PS: In case of freeflow from 2nd stage - follow Openwater training and breath off that stage until you reach the surface. Or Whatever your Openwater instructor taught you.
PPS: No offense intended, just remember to keep it simple....contrived equipment just makes a bad situation worse...and... Drowning HAS to suck.
They have NO place in Open circuit diving. Shut off your stages when you are not using them, keep them pressurized on descent, and SERVICE YOUR GEAR (and/ or) BUY NEW GEAR.
If you are not willing to keep and maintain good quality gear , don't be irresponsible, don't dive.PS: In case of freeflow from 2nd stage - follow Openwater training and breath off that stage until you reach the surface. Or Whatever your Openwater instructor taught you.
PPS: No offense intended, just remember to keep it simple....contrived equipment just makes a bad situation worse...and... Drowning HAS to suck.
AquaticLung
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Good Advice, keep it simple! Thanks for the reply.... Also, I agree, drowning must suck!
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