Twin Set Considerations/ Manifold

Looking at getting a twinset, already have basic hardware. Does anyone know where i can find a manifold with only one port for first stage. i have been informed that some older models do but haven't found any for grabs. Anything else i should consider before my switch besides bc ect ?

 

There are no modern single outlet manifolds made.

The more salient question is why do you want doubles if you arent using 2 two regulators for redundancy? Just get a big single, like an HP130. Its lighter, cheaper, and fills are less (unless your shop fills by the CF)

 

ya but what if i need twin 80s or 100s. Just saying i stumbled upon some hardware and i'm interested

 

Not true

 

Regardless of whether or not there are manifolds currently made for doubles with a single valve, I would ask again, why? Doubles with a single reg valve is justing carrying around stupid amount of weight with no real benefit. As @rjack321 pointed out, things would be easier with a big single tank.

 

There used to be solid bar manifolds to sell, SOME military and professional organizations still use them, and, i guess that you still May found them in europe, maybe asia, and they appears at aqualung japan site
But i don't see why not having a dual outlet for redundancy, and if the point is Just gas volume, a bigger steel tank would be ok.

 

Divers who dive double-hose regulators often prefer a single-outlet, solid bar manifold for their doubles. This type of manifold locates the DH "can" correctly (i.e., lower, between the shoulder blades, and closer to one's back). A large single tank will not allow this.

Moreover, many people find that doubles "balance" better than a large single.

ETA: Here's a pic of the U.S Divers manifold: http://www.aqualung.com/militaryandprofessional/product_information/780211_j_k_twin_Tech_Manual.pdf.

rx7diver

 

My double lp50's trim and balance better than a single 100.

 

Yes, I own an OMS (Faber) LP 126. It's a very long tank and has an 8" OD.

I also own a pair of OMS (Faber) LP 46's and the hardware (including a two-outlet OMS manifold) to dive them as doubles. The little doubles balance much nicer (for me) than the 126. They are a bit short for me, though. Probably, LP 50's would work better. And, with a custom single-outlet, solid bar manifold, they (the 46's or the 50's) would probably make excellent doubles to use with my DA Aqua Master that's been improved by Vintage Double Hose.

rx7diver

 

So where can I buy one? Exclusive military stuff does not count, I can't buy their O2 rebreathers either.