Modified Apeks Dry Suit Valve

[MaatBoBoo]

Hi ScubaBoard!

I was wondering if anyone had ever tried to modify a standard Apeks dry suit valve to accommodate a heated vest/undersuit/gloves power cable, just like the Santi Thermovalve.

I know that a special adapter could be used below the standard valve to free up some space for the cable, but I was curious about the possibility of modifying the standard valve.

It could be nice to share some ideas

 

[happy-diver]

Mate I make stuff but for this I would work a few extra hours and buy stuff

Santi Drysuit Connector | Heating system accessories | Varuste.net English

Santi Drysuit Connector, Drysuit Inflation valve connector is designed to be used with Santi heating system products. This adapter takes an external standard E/O connector through a standard suit inflation valve and provides power connection to a heated product under the drysuit. Includes...

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or if I was going to make something it would be a battery pack pad thing for inside the suit or something

 

[MaatBoBoo]

Mate I make stuff but for this I would work a few extra hours and buy stuff

Santi Drysuit Connector | Heating system accessories | Varuste.net English

Santi Drysuit Connector, Drysuit Inflation valve connector is designed to be used with Santi heating system products. This adapter takes an external standard E/O connector through a standard suit inflation valve and provides power connection to a heated product under the drysuit. Includes...

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or if I was going to make something it would be a battery pack pad thing for inside the suit or something

I wouldn't like to have the battery inside my drysuit... Totally understand what you are saying!

Do you prefer the Thermovalve or the under-valve spacer to be used in conjunction with the standard inflation valve?

 

[grantctobin]

I use an integrated valve without swivel (LightMonkey, though it’s similar to the SFTech one). The stacking cap adds bulk that I didn’t care for. Alternatively, you could use of the LM throughports and punch the hole inside of a pocket or under the telescoping torso flap.

 

[MaatBoBoo]

I use an integrated valve without swivel (LightMonkey, though it’s similar to the SFTech one). The stacking cap adds bulk that I didn’t care for. Alternatively, you could use of the LM throughports and punch the hole inside of a pocket or under the telescoping torso flap.

Thank your for the suggestion! The idea of the throughport is really interesting.

 

[Snusmumrik]

I was wondering if anyone had ever tried to modify a standard Apeks dry suit valve to accommodate a heated vest/undersuit/gloves power cable, just like the Santi Thermovalve.

I know that a special adapter could be used below the standard valve to free up some space for the cable, but I was curious about the possibility of modifying the standard valve.

No way. Too little "meat" to install cable gland. Trust me - i've made DIY cable gland spacer for my Apeks.

 

[MaatBoBoo]

No way. Too little "meat" to install cable gland. Trust me - i've made DIY cable gland spacer for my Apeks.

I gave up the idea of modifying the Apeks valve, no way of doing that in a clean way...

Thank you for the feedback