What's the equivalent weight of regulator set?

[Daryl Morse]

I'm doing some calculations to estimate the amount of lead I'll need to wear when I switch from a BCD to a bp/w. I was able to just sink my empty BCD + regulator + almost empty AL80 with 6 lbs of lead.

What's the approximate equivalent weight in lead of the regulator set (first stage, primary/alternate second stage, console (SPG + depth) and drysuit hose). I'm guessing 3-4 pounds. Anyone have a better idea?

 

[Diver0001]

I'm doing some calculations to estimate the amount of lead I'll need to wear when I switch from a BCD to a bp/w. I was able to just sink my empty BCD + regulator + almost empty AL80 with 6 lbs of lead.

What's the approximate equivalent weight in lead of the regulator set (first stage, primary/alternate second stage, console (SPG + depth) and drysuit hose). I'm guessing 3-4 pounds. Anyone have a better idea?

Can you explain why you want that? You've already accounted for the weight of your reg if I read the first part of your post correctly.

R..

 

[Daryl Morse]

Can you explain why you want that? You've already accounted for the weight of your reg if I read the first part of your post correctly.

R..

I want to know because I don't know how much weight to attribute to the regulator set as opposed to the static buoyancy of the empty BCD. I want to be able to estimate the weight if I switch the BCD for a bp/w. I know the empty BCD has positive buoyancy, but I didn't try sinking it by itself so I don't know how much.

 

[Wijbrandus]

Easier to adjust by sinking just the bcd. It floats, and therefore you get a measurable number. You could weigh the regulator setup on a postal scale, but it's still just approximate.

 

[Jason B]

Easier to adjust by sinking just the bcd. It floats, and therefore you get a measurable number. You could weigh the regulator setup on a postal scale, but it's still just approximate.

Yep, just throw the BC alone in the water and see how much it takes to sink it.

Jason

 

[jonnythan]

The regulator and tank will be the same on the new config, so you don't need to worry about them. However, be sure to do a real weight check once you're actually in the water though. Anything else is just an approximation.