Which manifold for LP50 doubles?

[Tracy]

Thanks to everyone who's responded so far!



I always check while on my back, but the indicator is good prior to donning, for boat crew or buddies. An easy way to catch a potential problems. I wouldn't rely on it exclusively, as plastic can fail... but seems like a nice "backup safety."


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Modern manifolds have a standard 8.5" spacing, so it shouldn't be a problem.

I've actually spent many hours trying to find manifolds/bands that have a tighter spacing (like old OMS configs), but they just don't exist. I found that Fathom has bands which are closer together (SS Tank Bands - Fathom Dive Systems), but no manifold from the same company. There's also a set from DIRZone (DIRZONE) with matching bands, but they have a metric thread.

I wanted the tighter spacing, but couldn't find it. If anyone is aware of options, I'm all ears! TIA

You can order the narrow manifold from Thermo/XS. I don't remember the size off hand. I have had sets both ways. I like the narrow spacing on 7L tanks. I just switched all of mine to standard spacing to keep it standard. If you only have one or two sets, it isn't a huge deal to order the odd crossbar. I have at least a dozen sets of doubles, standardizing made sense for me.
@Haaginheimer You know the skinny manifold size offhand?

 

[boriss]

You can order the narrow manifold from Thermo/XS. I don't remember the size off hand. I have had sets both ways. I like the narrow spacing on 7L tanks. I just switched all of mine to standard spacing to keep it standard. If you only have one or two sets, it isn't a huge deal to order the odd crossbar. I have at least a dozen sets of doubles, standardizing made sense for me.
@Haaginheimer You know the skinny manifold size offhand?

I ordered the XS one per your suggestion and will go with the standard 8.5" spacing for now, but if I'm able to get the narrow manifold (along with compatible bands), I'd love that. Thanks!

 

[Tracy]

I ordered the XS one per your suggestion and will go with the standard 8.5" spacing for now, but if I'm able to get the narrow manifold (along with compatible bands), I'd love that. Thanks!

Just search for Thermo 185mm manifold. They are available in europe and pop up on ebay from time to time.

 

[rhwestfall]

ScubaPro made a set (bands and manifold) that was narrower. They turn up occasionally (I got a set here)...

 

[Asheron]

Just get a set of Lola valves.......because screw knowing how to read a tape measure!!!

 

[boriss]

Just search for Thermo 185mm manifold. They are available in europe and pop up on ebay from time to time.

And the bands?

Just get a set of Lola valves.......because screw knowing how to read a tape measure!!!View attachment 766093

Clever, I thought about that! Which bands are those?

 

[Asheron]

And the bands?


Clever, I thought about that! Which bands are those?

Blue Steel. They are the narrow manifold width. I didn't figure that out till I tried to assemble them, but I had the lola valves from my rebreather.

 

[Tracy]

And the bands?


Clever, I thought about that! Which bands are those?

I honestly don't remember where they came from. Probably OMS or maybe Pirahna.
Again, common in Europe for 7l steels.

Edit, apparently Blue Steel makes some.

 

[boriss]

I just want to see photos of this rig.

Here you go... a little photoshoot... in the nude, with high heels on, closeup and fully dressed. Enjoy

 

[211ratsbud]

Here's a narrow set. @Danseur gave me the crossbar and band. dives really nice. They're about an inch of plus or so narrower than standard.