Transmitter cover

[deeno]

So I bought an AI transmitter, but had a dilemma about how to store it for transport and travel. I see the Shearwater one comes with a fancy carrying case, but I really do not like the idea of disassembling anything with an oring after I've tested it before a trip.

I thought about a quick disconnect, but it seems like over thinking the problem as well as being 2 more points of failure. Then I decided to leave it attached and unprotected since the transmitter is quite sturdy. But why not put a padded cover on it for transport?

This is what happens when there is 4 months between diving. I am getting the itch bad...

 

[d^2b]

I was just thinking about how to transport my new-to-me transmitter, which is mounted on a (short) hose like yours. I have nifty hard case, but I'm not sure the benefits of that outweigh the (admittedly minor) risks of screwing something up when re-assembling it. I was thinking more along the lines of a neoprene sock, but I like your project.

BTW, do you (plan to) leave the other end of the hose attached to the first stage?

 

[deeno]

Yeah I'm going to leave it connected to the first stage. A neoprene sock would be great. It would be satisfying to use the sock 2 ways on a trip, but very unsatisfying if the sock fell off somewhere and you had to dive without one.

 

[rongoodman]

Just take it off and put it in its case. It only needs to be finger tight.

 

[d^2b]

Just take it off and put it in its case. It only needs to be finger tight.

The fiddly bit (and like I said, it's a minor issue), is that on the hose you need a spool to get a seal. So you need to store the spool somewhere, and ideally make sure it's clean and lubed when reassembling.

 

[rongoodman]

I don't bother with a hose and spool. I just screw it into the HP port and go diving.

 

[d^2b]

Sure, that makes sense, except I'd have to replace my Dive-Rite FT-1 first stage, as there isn't room around the HP port for a transmitter.

 

[Edward3c]

I’ve got mine on a short hose with a HP quick release. Comes off after each days diving and stored/carried with my computers.

The extra failure points is a none event. Over 500 dives, not one issue.

 

[inquis]

Mine are packed in with all the regs, no special treatment. It's all in a reg bag, primarily so I can easily pull it out for the TSA guys.

 

[Manatee Diver]

Mine are packed in with all the regs, no special treatment. It's all in a reg bag, primarily so I can easily pull it out for the TSA guys.

Been using transmitters for over five years now. I don't give them any special treatment. They stay attached to my regs. Which are tossed into gear boxes with no special treatment. PPS and SRI built their transmitters to be pretty robust.