Octo + Hose Compatability

[The Kraken]

Scott,

Is there an adapter available that will allow the Zeagle Octo+ to be attached to a generic low pressure b/c inflator hose?

I know you have an adapter that allows the Zeagle female hose fitting to be used with a generic low pressure b/c inflator device.

In the case that there is not such adapter available, can the male fitting on the Octo+ be replaced with a fitting that acommodates a generic low pressure hose?

Thanx . . .

the K

 

[ScottZeagle]

Hello Dennis!

We do not make an adapter that works that way, sorry.

I have never seen anyone successfully replace a Octo+ fitting with a standard QD fitting...not exactly what you were hoping to hear, huh!?

Have a good holiday season!

Scott

 

[The Kraken]

Nope, but having been a machinist many, many moons ago, I be I can come up with something !!!!

Thanks for the quick reply, Scott.

the K

 

[dumpsterDiver]

Isn't there a problem with flow rate? In that an inflator demands less air than a 2nd stage. I though that was the primary reason a diferent comnnector was required

 

[The Kraken]

Good point, DumpsterDiver!

One to which I will give serious attention.

the K

 

[Chad Carney]

dumpsterDiver has it right. The flow through standard inflators is greatly restricted compared to that of all AIRs.

Zeagle does have a 27" Octo+ hose, that allows a better fit with a Dive Alert than the standard 30" hose.

Chad

 

[The Kraken]

The only thing I wish to change is the hose fitting at the Octo+.

Should not a standard LP hose to the intergrated alternate airsource provide a sufficient delivery of gas ?

the K

 

[Chad Carney]

K,

Not enough for proper breathing at depth. The shrader valve is very low in flow.

CC

 

[Thalassamania]

In point of fact there are (or at least were) fitting available to make the kinds of swaps that are being discussed here (not with the Zeagle, but with some others). I know I tried, inflator worked fine and as you predicted, auxillary was like sucking through a very long straw.

 

[The Kraken]

Thanks for the info, you guys.

Guess I'll just have the length of the hose, itself, reduced to get that big loop out.

You guys are what makes the ScubaBoard work!

Once again, thanx . . .

the K