You could also if you did not want to peel off the freedom cath,, Use a Foley cath If your real good at putting one in like me there is no pain involved, well after some scotch, or jack daniles. Any dive over a few hours i use a foley cath inserted into the male unit
pee valve
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hardhat
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Rubberfirefighter:
NO THANK YOU. OUCH, is the only thing that comes to mind when you talk about something going into my unit. I'll stick with the condom cath and a little pain getting it off me.
CALI68
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Rubberfirefighter:
Oh dear God! I just broke a sweat and cringed when I read that. Unless I'm pretty damned infirmed that is a one way street.
I never knew about these adhesive removal pads. Can someone elaborate on the use? Taking off the adhesive cath just plain sucks!
Boogie711
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I hate the Freedom Caths - they just don't stay on with any degree of confidence for me. The Wide Bands are definitely a stickier proposition.
I just leave them on until the end of the day, and take them off in the shower. Warm, hot, soapy water beats trying to take it off on a dive boat anyday.
I just leave them on until the end of the day, and take them off in the shower. Warm, hot, soapy water beats trying to take it off on a dive boat anyday.
CALI68
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What about the Ultraflex? Are those any good?
gripdiver
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Well, I've wanted a valve in my drysuit for a while but was scared off by the word Catheter. However: from piecing together bits of info from here and elsewhere, I finally figured it out and am on my way for comprehensive testing.
Soon I should have 8 different Catheter condoms ordered on-line and will report my findings as to size, fit, adhesion, and removal.
For anyone "Not in the Know", there is No Insertion for drainage. Only a condom that is attached with an adhesive bandwith and a spout on the tip that connects to the pee-valve .
More to follow . . .
Soon I should have 8 different Catheter condoms ordered on-line and will report my findings as to size, fit, adhesion, and removal.
For anyone "Not in the Know", there is No Insertion for drainage. Only a condom that is attached with an adhesive bandwith and a spout on the tip that connects to the pee-valve .
More to follow . . .
CALI68
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gripdiver:
Yea and then you can be really cool and get a quick disconnect on there!
gripdiver
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Well, it's not really a question about trying to be cool.
When I'm working and I'm in the water for over 2 hours at a stretch the ability to avoid serious kidney damage is important. Especially in ocean work where getting back to, and on the boat is a hassle. Working while diving requires more liquid consumption to stay hydrated, so more in equals more out. When we were retrieving cars for the last feature that I was on, we spent alot of time in the water and not being able to relieve myself quickly and easily was a real drag. It's not all models in Hef's pool . . .
When I'm working and I'm in the water for over 2 hours at a stretch the ability to avoid serious kidney damage is important. Especially in ocean work where getting back to, and on the boat is a hassle. Working while diving requires more liquid consumption to stay hydrated, so more in equals more out. When we were retrieving cars for the last feature that I was on, we spent alot of time in the water and not being able to relieve myself quickly and easily was a real drag. It's not all models in Hef's pool . . .
CALI68
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gripdiver:Well, it's not really a question about trying to be cool.
Yea, duh. I was kidding. That's what we call a joke here at Scubaboard.In case you haven't seen 'em, you can install a quick disconnect between the Dry Suit and the Cath. Very cool and very convenient. Mc Master sells the parts for about $8 or so.
...but forget about that and tell us more about Hef's Pool!
CALI68
Contributor
Here's the parts numbers:
5012K83 Acetal Quick-Disconnect Tube Coupling, Socket For 3/8" Tube Id, 1/4" Coupler, Shut-Off 1 Each
This one went on the suit. It shuts off when disconnected so if the balance valve fails when I'm not using it, it won't flood.
5012K72 Acetal Quick-Disconnect Tube Coupling, Plug For 3/8"TUBE Id, 1/4" Coupler, Straight Thru 1 Each
This one goes on my side.
Here's the Web Site:
http://www.mcmaster.com/
5012K83 Acetal Quick-Disconnect Tube Coupling, Socket For 3/8" Tube Id, 1/4" Coupler, Shut-Off 1 Each
This one went on the suit. It shuts off when disconnected so if the balance valve fails when I'm not using it, it won't flood.
5012K72 Acetal Quick-Disconnect Tube Coupling, Plug For 3/8"TUBE Id, 1/4" Coupler, Straight Thru 1 Each
This one goes on my side.
Here's the Web Site:
http://www.mcmaster.com/
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