P-Valve help needed

[GreyDyvr]

Just got my used Whites Fusion in the mail. It has a Light Monkey unbalanced P valve installed. The hose on the inside of the suit is cut and only a few inches is left connected to the valve.

What is the best way to lengthen the tubing?

Should I install a quick connect?

Any other tips on using this valve are appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[JohnnyC]

Pick up a new length of norprene tubing and replace it.

 

[GreyDyvr]

I figured a whole new length of tubing would be best. I haven’t yet looked at the valve connection so I don’t know how the hose is connected. I assume it’s jut a hose barb fitting.

 

[GreyDyvr]

Just checked. Yep, just a simple hose barb. The tubing also had a small check valve installed. Do you guys recommend using a check valve or not?

 

[The dutch guy]

The check valve will prevent water coming in the suit when the valve is not connected to your personal piece of tubing..
I would suggest not to install a quick connect.
Rochester wideband are imho the most reliable condoms.
Clean after use..

 

[Dark Wolf]

I also prefer Rochester Widebands, now called Rochester Spirits, I believe.

Lobo

 

[Matt S]

I also prefer Rochester Widebands, now called Rochester Spirits, I believe.

Lobo

I'm just getting started with figuring out the p-valve on my suit. Do you find the regular Spirit Style 1 is adequate or would you recommend Style 3 with additional adhesive? Thanks!

 

[Sevenrider860]

I also prefer Rochester Widebands, now called Rochester Spirits, I believe.

Lobo

The Wideband is still available. The Spirit looks to be a different product because of the "hydrocolloid adhesive". Style 3 of the Spirit line would be closest to the Wideband product line.

I just looked at Express Medical Supply|Medical Supplies and in a case of 100 there is no price difference. A few cents difference if you order them as single items.

 

[flymolo]

I've had good results with the coloplast freedoms. They use less adhesive than the wideband so they dont take as much effort to get out of .

I buy them in boxes of 50 on amazon, which means lots of fun suggestions for related items I "might like".

 

[Dark Wolf]

The Wideband is still available. The Spirit looks to be a different product because of the "hydrocolloid adhesive". Style 3 of the Spirit line would be closest to the Wideband product line.

I just looked at Express Medical Supply|Medical Supplies and in a case of 100 there is no price difference. A few cents difference if you order them as single items.

That is good to know, thanks! When I searched for Widebands, I didn't get any hits aside from the spirit. Thanks for the info!!

Yes, style 3 is what I ordered last time. Will try them out Sunday.

Lobo