Scubapro hoses/connectors

[fotta]

I have a new Scubapro MK16/R380 with the standard length hoses. I would like to swap the primary hose for a 5' hose but the connector that Scubapro uses needs a custom 'wrench'. Has anyone used a cloth and set of vise-grips to loosen this type of connector? The shop where I want to buy the hose is not a SP dealer and hence doesn't have the SP wrench.

Also, can I expect a standard hose with a standard connector to connect with my Scubapro unit or is this also a scubapro-specific item?

 

[Dryglove]

fotta once bubbled...
I have a new Scubapro MK16/R380 with the standard length hoses. I would like to swap the primary hose for a 5' hose but the connector that Scubapro uses needs a custom 'wrench'. Has anyone used a cloth and set of vise-grips to loosen this type of connector? The shop where I want to buy the hose is not a SP dealer and hence doesn't have the SP wrench.

Also, can I expect a standard hose with a standard connector to connect with my Scubapro unit or is this also a scubapro-specific item?

Do just like you said.Wrap a rag around the fitting and take a pair of pliers to loosen it.It is not very tight at all.I dont even use a rag and have yet to scratch it,but be safe and use a rag.

It uses a standard 3/8" hose....nothing fancy.Make sure you only tighten the new hose just enough to keep it from coming off....no need to torque it way down.

 

[fotta]

Thanks, adjustable pliers worked perfectly. No marks on the gear and really, it required just a 'touch' more force than my bare fingers were able to provide to break the connector free.

 

[My-way]

Of course you could also get the tools made for the reg from here:

www.scubatools.com

Though it sounds like you have adapted quite nicely.

Cheers,

 

[ElectricZombie]

You can actually tighten them enough by hand so that you don't need the tool.

 

[Aquamaniac]

Vice grips, lockjaws, adjustable wrenches and Pliers.

Uses: Holding Hot things, pouring lead, throwing at pesky cats.


THATS ALL!!!!!

Right tool for the right job

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[My-way]

HI Aquamaniac,

A good friend of mine has move to Altlanta from Melbourne Australia for 6 months, maybe more, and he was a very keen diver here.

I'll get him to sign onto this board and see if he can arrange to do some diving there. I don't know if he knows anyone diving there perhaps you could point him the right direction.

What do you reckon?