Using a HP Hose to connect Computer Transmitter

[hqduong]

Any problems with using a HP hose to connect the Computer transmitter? I find that if I put the transmitter straight to the first stage, too many dive ops use the transmitter as a grasping point.

Any problem with doing this?

 

[j2s]

Good question !!!!!!...In theory should work the same as being connected directly to 1st stage......but if you do that, seems to defeat purpose of 'hoseless'....There are plastic screw-in 'plugs' you can get for the LP & HP 1st stage ports [easy to remove by hand but still protect the port] and you could wait to put your transmitter in [I only hand tighten my transmitters, it's the 'O' ring that seals not how tight the transmitter is...Alot of divers over tighten transmitters] just before the dive.....I also don't let anyone attach my reg's to a tank and I make a habit of reminding them to be careful when they help me remove tanks [I watch them when they help others to see if they're doing it].......Another thing you can do is put the transmitter in a port that is protected from being an easy hand hold.......If those things don't work bring an electric cattle prod, but make sure you're grounded if you use it....

 

[keyshunter]

hqduong,
No problem using a short hose to attach your transmitter.