DIR- GUE SPG HP hose configuration on deco cylinder

[galodoido]

I am just wondering what's an easy way to tie the SPG HP hose to keep it bent with the gauge facing up and near the first stage on a deco cylinder. I've followed the instructions on this website below:

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However, I've found that, with bungee being elastic, it's pretty hard to make it tight enough so that it keeps the gauge in position when the hose is pressurized (i.e. the hose pushes the bungee away from the first stage).

Do you guys just use cave line and tie it in a permanent way? Would that damage the hose somehow? I had the impression that the right thing to do would be to let the hose hang when not in use to prevent damage from bending.

I would appreciate pictures so I have a better idea of what I should do.

 

[Manatee Diver]

I use flex hoses and that guide works perfectly.

 

[CptTightPants21]

I am just wondering what's an easy way to tie the SPG HP hose to keep it bent with the gauge facing up and near the first stage on a deco cylinder. I've followed the instructions on this website below:

FROG KICK DIVING | FKD

TRAINING | EXPLORERS

frogkickdiving.com

However, I've found that, with bungee being elastic, it's pretty hard to make it tight enough so that it keeps the gauge in position when the hose is pressurized (i.e. the hose pushes the bungee away from the first stage).

Do you guys just use cave line and tie it in a permanent way? Would that damage the hose somehow? I had the impression that the right thing to do would be to let the hose hang when not in use to prevent damage from bending.

I would appreciate pictures so I have a better idea of what I should do.

Cave line or a very tight bungee is ok.

Letting it hang when not in use is actually worse because you are constantly rebending the hose at different angles and points every time you dive. Best to bend it once and leave it.

 

[Jack Hammer]

I use a zip tie or a loop of cave line. Prefer cave line but zip ties are quicker.

 

[rjack321]

thicker tighter bungie, just leave it on there

 

[happy-diver]

I've got about 5 years on a couple of stage regs with bent rubber hoses and thin bungee and thick

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[Ulfhedinn]

I like Bens vid on it.

 

[elan]

I use caveline and route it between the valve and the regulator (mk20/25/5). If you leave it hanging it will be catching on everything when clipping them on the dring especially when you have another stage there.

 

[inquis]

One approach is to tie the bungee in place rather than try to guess a perfect loop size that can be installed after the fact.

 

[PfcAJ]

One approach is to tie the bungee in place rather than try to guess a perfect loop size that can be installed after the fact.

That’s what I do. Pull it tight, knot it, cut it, burn it, forget about it for 10 years.