Miflex + SPG + Bolt Snap = Floppy and sliding

[Straegen]

I really like the Miflex hoses I put on as they pack up easier. The only issue I have run into is that the bolt snap on my SPG hose slides around causing the SPG to flop around a bit. I tried zip tie originally then I thought string and a knot would work but neither do.

The simple answer may be to go back to a rubber hose that becomes very stiff when it pressurizes but I figured I wasn't the first person to run into this and someone might have a pretty good solution so I can keep the miflex. Thoughts?

 

[ptyx]

I attached the bolt snap directly to the fitting. Using the small recess between the hose fitting and the SPG itself to hold it in place.

I still can't decide if I want to keep that hose or not. It's too thin and spool doesn't work right under pressure, but then regular hoses are too rigid.

 

[Gombessa]

Why not tie the bolt snap onto the swage or the swivel point, instead of the hose itself? The grooves will keep the line in place.

 

[Straegen]

It is an option certainly but it puts the bolt snap really close to the SPG itself which makes unclipping a bit more of a chore. All things considered probably the best course of action.

 

[RJP]

The simple answer may be to go back to a rubber hose that becomes very stiff when it pressurizes...

"No more bets please... we have a winner. No more bets."

 

[hdugan]

Why not do it the 'right' way (before DIR screwed it up) and use an O ring to hold the hose to snap?

 

[rongoodman]

I was able to attach a bolt snap with cave line to the fitting, but finally went back to a standard HP hose--the Miflex is just too floppy for this for me in this application.

 

[Jeff Toorish]

I haven't had any problems with my HP Miflex hose and SPGs. I've had both a small and large SPG on Miflex HP hoses. I use a zip tie directly on the fitting. Works like a charm. I've used that set up with both singles and doubles.

PM me if you want me to snap a photo of my rig.

I've also used the short (six inch) Miflex hoses for side mount and used a bungee to hold the SPG in place.

Jeff

 

[Straegen]

I'll try using a zip tie on the fitting and maybe the rubber ORing. I must admit (and I know this isn't streamlined) that I kinda preferred having the bolt snap connected further down a rubber hose about 4" or so and clipped off to my left chest D Ring. I could just glance down and read the gauge without unclipping. Something about it sticking out just didn't feel right to me though.

 

[Brandon]

I've never had a problem with mine... not on the HP hose, and not on my primary reg either.

Tie a good knot =)

How to Attach a Snap - Dive Gear Express

-B