Relief Valve for my drysuit?

[ninja]

The sexiest and most durable pee valve is the all balanced stainless steel sweet pee from Dive Rite... Halcyon has a nice unit as well ( No pun intended)!!

NINJA

 

[padiscubapro]

The OMS and Diverite Pee-Valves are the same.. The both get them from the same manufacturer.

The all stainless steel constuction is great and its very easy to clean.. the unit easily seperates into 3 pieces.. the outer portion unscrewes in half so the inside can be easily cleaned, the outerhalf and inner half unscrew for removal from dry suit for cleaning.. the valve consists of 3 ss pieces 2, rubber gaskets and diaphram and a few o rings.. I found the best way to install the unit is to use a holde punch and aquaseal the 2 rubber gaskets in place.. This gives a firm place for the pee valve orings to seal against and also protectest the hole in your suit... after each day of diving I just unscrew the unit and clean it in the sink, and its ready for the next day of diving..


I went for years without a valve and now realize how stupid I was.. I hated depends, so I usuallly had to hit the head as close to dive time as possible, the quickly gear and get in, and pray I could bear the pain during my decos.. Now I drink liquids right up intil the time I get in the water and sometimes while submerged at my deco stops..

I think the OMS/DIVERITE valves are far superior to the halycon one.. Personally I think the halycon one looks like a home made piece of gear, and there are many homemade plans available.

As to the condom catheders (sp) a word of caution, sizing varies with brands, so when you find the right size stick with it.. some work fine without any prep solution, others require it.. Personally I try and not use the prep solution since its not pleasant removing it off the unit (especially if you weren't careful and got some hair in the way)...

 

[Okiecaver]

Originally posted by AquaTec
lets get back to the best Pee Valve.

I am using a soggy old diaper and have ordered a OMS pee valve

I would like to know of any other options out there, or here from people using the valve.

hole in my drysuit. my last dry suit had several hole in it I just kept pluggin them with bubble gum.

on a seroiuse note. holding your pee can lead to DCS. it the fact that your constricting your muscles durring the descent. let it flow baby.

I have been pretty good about holding it because i hate the soggy diaper thing. I will hold it until i need to use cancious thoughts to do so. but when you strat getting to 2 hr dives forget it.

so give me the pros and cons of different pee valves, I like Rick Murchison idea how does that work.

Is the OMS balanced

I have had critters were they shouldn't be and I am not in favour of that experience again
Think spinny sea urchan and internal catheters ourch!!

I have the Si-Tech on my Viking xtreme - a bit bulky but works like a charm and no futzing about with bolts.

I'll probably put one on my new Northern Diver Tech also. But I still where a depends as a "back up" so to speak.

Check with Bob3 for the SiTech's price

Dive safe
Brock

 

[Uncle Pug]

Originally posted by Okiecaver
a bit bulky but works like a charm and no futzing about with bolts.

You know guys who futz with their bolts?
Best left alone or out and in the pocket as a third redundant safety.

 

[narced_1]

OK thank you everyone for making some sort of a reply... i have decided on the OMS valve. now the only question is Where do i get one from...ok ok, i know LP, but where is the BEST price does anyone out there have a great hook up or something? I want/need this valve soon and now the ONLY determining factor is the price, any suggestions? Thanks again


Narced_1

 

[trymixdiver]

I cant stand the feeling of having to pee and knowing i cant until my 1 hr + deco is done so i would pay $100 or more if i had to do it again. My basic pee valve was probably $30 5 yrs ago.

Andy

 

[rdriver]

Hey narced_1
I'm In the same predicament if you would please let me know where you find the best price.
Thanks
Rob

 

[dsgobie]

Dive Rite Express....... www.diveriteexpress.com has them for $180.00 with free shipping. I didn't pay that much for mine, but mine came installed from the factory. I think I paid about $125... How much does the Halcyon go for??

 

[Doppler]

Balanced is better IMHO but do remeber to open the outboard dump bolt on surfacing otherwise that Condom can get pretty bulky!!!

DD

 

[icediver]

The more often you take something apart the more often it doesn't work. Go with EE balanced. It's simple, it works.

T