Transmitters

[k954triniz]

So I’m getting the shearwater Teric veryyy soon . My dive shop told me there is a few different transmitters I can get for air integration. Shearwater, aqualung or oceanic .. is there a difference, a better one?

 

[tbone1004]

short answer no, so if you find one that is cheaper then go for it.

 

[scubadada]

All of these transmitters are manufactured by Pelagic Pressure Systems
Are Pressure Transmitters compatible across brands?
The Oceanic and Aqua Lung transmitters usually go for $399, the Shearwater transmitter is $350. You may be able to find a used transmitter for less, though they are very desirable and sought after

 

[k954triniz]

short answer no, so if you find one that is cheaper then go for it.

All of these transmitters are manufactured by Pelagic Pressure Systems
Are Pressure Transmitters compatible across brands?
The Oceanic and Aqua Lung transmitters usually go for $399, the Shearwater transmitter is $350. You may be able to find a used transmitter for less, though they are very desirable and sought after

Okay just making sure .. now the choice is if I want to save $50 and wait a week or just get it. Also if I want to use a short hose or not

 

[tursiops]

Another consideration is customer service and warranty duration. The transmitters sold by Shearwater win hands down.

 

[tbone1004]

Okay just making sure .. now the choice is if I want to save $50 and wait a week or just get it. Also if I want to use a short hose or not

wait a week, no short hose

 

[scubadada]

...Also if I want to use a short hose or not

AI transmitter damage when directly connected to 1st stage
Attaching AI transmitter to the 1st stage

@Karriff karim if you are in a hurry, you can order and pick up from Dive Gear Express in Pompano Beach. I'm with @tbone1004 regarding the short hose

 

[k954triniz]

No hurry but I just wanted to buy both computer and transmitter together .. so I don’t spend the money for either

 

[stuartv]

Get a Shearwater transmitter. 2 year warranty and unmatched customer service.

I think all the other brands of that same transmitter only give a 1 year warranty.

 

[kelemvor]

There was a thread about someone having a heck of a time with the short transmitter hose recently. Potentially a problem.

I don't use a hose for my tx. I used to bother with a label that said "not a handle" but I gave up on that a few years ago and still no problems. I think any DM who isn't a total noob is familiar enough with them not to lift your tank by the transmitter.