we're all friends here... let's talk p valves and sensitive bits...

[NJScubaDoc]

*norprene

In case you're looking for a replacement.

Ahh good to know - someone referred to it as neoprene elsewhere in a thread and I was like...wait a second...

 

[Boarderguy]

While getting my kit ready this AM I had an epiphany for those having trouble with the female dry break side. You need the male side to be 3/8 to properly fit the cath outlet. The female can be downsized to 5/16 to better fit the tube.

 

[grantmac]

For those using dry breaks:
when you aren't planning on using the valve and not wearing a cath do you bother shutting the valve (in my case installing the bolt) or does that shut-off handle the pressure?

 

[Boarderguy]

For those using dry breaks:
when you aren't planning on using the valve and not wearing a cath do you bother shutting the valve (in my case installing the bolt) or does that shut-off handle the pressure?

The dry break handles it. My trigon it doesn't matter if I remember correctly...

The real question is why would you not plumb? It's under $2 per cath and worth the effort 100%

 

[grantmac]

The dry break handles it. My trigon it doesn't matter if I remember correctly...

The real question is why would you not plumb? It's under $2 per cath and worth the effort 100%

Not worth it for less than 60 minutes

 

[Boarderguy]

Not worth it for less than 60 minutes

Meh, always worth it. That means I can drink like I normally do and pee without concern for getting out when the need arises. I drink a lot of fluids and prefer to stay hydrated.

 

[Tracy]

Meh, always worth it. That means I can drink like I normally do and pee without concern for getting out when the need arises. I drink a lot of fluids and prefer to stay hydrated.

I am of the same mindset. If I am zipping into a suit, I am also plumbed in.

 

[Litefoot]

Not worth it for less than 60 minutes

That depends on your PPH (pee per hour). In cold water, I could run up to 3 PPH.

 

[Boarderguy]

the Rochester wideband made it 14 hours today. Near the tip started to separate but the last 1.5-2 inches stayed firmly glued. I was concerned when I felt warmth on my unit during my last pee of the day.

 

[Barefoot_Lawyer]

the Rochester wideband made it 14 hours today. Near the tip started to separate but the last 1.5-2 inches stayed firmly glued. I was concerned when I felt warmth on my unit during my last pee of the day.

Do you use any pre-donning wipes or preparation? i feel like I need something to help adherence. Especially in Great Lakes liveaboards where daily showers are not available.