Manifold disassembly

[tc_rain]

Can a manifold be taken off a set of twin tanks when they are full? I have a set of doubles filled with Nitrox that I would like to convert back to single tanks. The manifold has a plug that can screw into the end when the manifold is removed but I am not sure if I will need to drain the tanks before disassembly of the crossbar/isolation valve.

 

[Lobzilla]

Can a manifold be taken off a set of twin tanks when they are full? I have a set of doubles filled with Nitrox that I would like to convert back to single tanks. The manifold has a plug that can screw into the end when the manifold is removed but I am not sure if I will need to drain the tanks before disassembly of the crossbar/isolation valve.

NO, DO NOT take the manifold apart with pressure in the tanks. The crossbar/isolator connects the tanks before the valves and is always pressurized.

 

[tc_rain]

NO, DO NOT take the manifold apart with pressure in the tanks. The crossbar/isolator connects the tanks before the valves and is always pressurized.

Thanks for the quick reply.

 

[captain]

This should be good.

 

[SandyRobinson]

Can you? Maybe but you and anyone around you may not like the results Like Lobzilla said, the manifold is always under pressure. Your handwheel controls air to the outlet(regulator) but not to the manifold.

 

[Tortuga68]

/wonders if the OP has ever done a valve drill

 

[Bob3]

If ya DO decide to give it a shot, be sure to have a video camera running (set it on a tripod, at least 30 feet away) before ya try it.

 

[ajduplessis]

Would love to see you do it