ISC Meg Modifications

[PEDiver]

Has anyone replace Shadow Mounts with Metalsub brackets? If so, how do you like it? I have both options available.

Have you ever tried the Metalsub mounts? I can't speak for the Shadow Mounts (outside of pictures) but the Metalsub ones are very nice, quick and easy to use, and fairly low profile. Very sturdy with 3L tanks.

 

[rjack321]

Has anyone replace Shadow Mounts with Metalsub brackets? If so, how do you like it? I have both options available.

I have not mine still has the pre-shadow Tiger mounts which are pretty dang robust and closer to the metalsub than shadows. I like them and see no reason to change them

 

[mr_v]

Have you ever tried the Metalsub mounts? I can't speak for the Shadow Mounts (outside of pictures) but the Metalsub ones are very nice, quick and easy to use, and fairly low profile. Very sturdy with 3L tanks.

Yes, I have tried those. The question is - how are they on a Meg? Any gotchas?

 

[ahereng]

I use Metalsub on my Meg, and I'm happy with them.
When I bought my Meg15 back in '15 my instructor recommended buying the Meg without shadowmounts and go for Metalsub.
I now have several male-side parts for several cylinders. These brackets also allow for a tankband to be used to mount the tanks, good for traveling. N@90 used to have tankbands for 3liters, but I think they are no longer availible.
An option that wasn't availible when I bought my Meg is that now the Meg-side bracket come in left/right so that the release-buttons can point the same way.

Edit: The use of a 3rd hoseclamp will secure the brackets to the canister way better so that the position doesn't shift.

 

[mr_v]

This is what I currently have in the making. You don't need fancy bands - you can get 316 stainless steel bands from McMaster-Carr.

3L tanks are 3.96" in diameter, so you can use a 4" band. It is a tight fit, but I don't like dangling tails. The clamp below has rolled edges and a smooth reverse side, so that sharp parts do not dig into the tank and leave marks.

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[211ratsbud]

The fathom (Kent tooling) tech rig mounts actually work really well and you can. Just use 1.5" CCR cam straps (ie dive rite) then you never need a special tank bracket and can use anything from anyone.

I do use th shadow mounts but they are a little less rigid and get torqued easy enough sometimes I gotta hammer a cylinder back in line. I'm sure the metal sub brackets are pretty sturdy though. I've seen LP50's mounted on those

 

[ahereng]

I have tried 7l/300bar(light ones, 8,4kg tankweight) on mine, worked like a charm.

 

[Vicko]

I prefer the shadow mounts for smaller tanks, especially if you are switching them on the boat with not a lot of space. Easier to take them off and put them back on.