Octo/Inflator's and Miflex hoses

[pkdiver]

I'm considering purchasing either a Sherwood Gemini or a Zeagle Octo Z inflator. Can Miflex hose be used with these? Are there adaptors available?

Recommendations between the 2 above?

Thanks.

 

[Couv]

I would suggest getting the regulator hose and buy an adapter for your inflator fitting.
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I'll leave it to others to advise you on the quality of the Sherwood or Zeagle inflator/octo. I have and like the SP Air II...easy to service and get parts.

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[PhilEllis]

The option COUV offered is the only one currently available in the MiFlex line. This is how TUSA has been doing it for years, so it is not at all a bad solution.

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[Couv]

Having an adapter that screws into a standard regulator hose fitting and connects to octo/inflator is the most versatile set up. If you have an adapter for both sizes and you want to travel with just your regulator and rent a BC then you have all you need.

Sorry Phil, I should have mentioned that there are other suppliers.

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I would imagine that ST has one too, I just could not find it.

I'm sure the OP would appreciate any other links to like items, so all you vendors out there, here is a chance for a free plug.

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[pkdiver]

Thanks for the suggestions and links. I had not seen these adapters before but this is a great idea.

 

[PhilEllis]

This adapter idea is actually a very good one. By early next week, we will be offering the MiFlex hoses with the adapters included. Keep an eye out for us at the following link...

MiFlex Hoses for AirSource and Air II Alternate Air Inflators

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[Couv]

I expect commission.

 

[Luis H]

I expect commission.

I was thinking about that. Seems fair.

 

[fkostyun]

I have the Sherwood Gemini - and out of sheer curiousity - I was able to take the "quick connect" connector off of the supplied Sherwood hose. Once the connector is unscrewed, the hose that is supplied with the Gemini is a standard regulator hose. (It just unscrews from the end like any octo inflator adapter)

I have already ordered a 30" blue Miflex hose from Phil to try with this setup. I will post my results / photo's once I get the hoses.

Now, my wife on the other hand, has an oceanic AirXS 2, and her adapter does unscrew, but, the hose has a male connector on each end, so, as of right now I'm not to sure how I will get her a MiFlex for her octo.

**edit** I disassembled the hose, and took a photo, I also switched my Cressi Regulator and the Octo connector and did a test - and it works perfectly. I have added the photo of the connector disassembled.

Of course... this is just what I've found, your miles may vary.