Which P-valve to get?

[00wabbit]

I want to get a p-valve. I have a white's fusion with bullet skin.

Before I cut a hole in the suit I would like to make sure I am installing a good quality valve.

I like the idea of a balanced valve but heard there can be issues.
I dive with dry gloves so I need something I can get a grip on.

What do you have and like?

 

[Captain12Pk]

All of my suits currently have the Halcyon installed. This is primarily because it's what DUI uses. The quality is great. Never had the least bit of a problem. However alot of the people I dive with are now using the the Light Monkey. They are all very happy with that one as well. Stick with one of the "known" brands and I doubt you'll have any problems .

K

 

[Peter_C]

I have a Halcyon and have had an internal failure of the duck bill and the diaphragm. They did send me the replacement parts, and yes it is always flushed with 50% vinegar and 50% alcohol.

Today I would be taking a good look at the Light Monkey setup.

The most important thing is flow and I can say the Halcyon does flow excellent. Dry gloves are not a problem even with just a simple bolt.

Installation is very easy in a Fusion. I went by a post in the past and grabbed a neoprene washer from Home Depot and did not use glue.

 

[00wabbit]

Are we talking about the light monkey p-valve or tinkle valve?

I've seen those post about the fusion. It doesn't look to bad. I just did the dry glove modification on the fusion this weekend.

 

[Peter_C]

What is a dry glove modification? What exactly did you install? If you mean you installed cuffs be them oval or round, then you are fully capable of doing a pee-valve.

Look at the LM pee-valve that looks similar to the Halcyon valve.

 

[00wabbit]

This is the mod:
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/ex...ech-cuff-ring-modification-step-pictures.html

 

[TSandM]

I have used both the LM and the H valves. If I were buying another valve today, it would be the Halcyon. I like the way the fluid routes out of the valve better (it's much easier to tell if you have a disconnect) and the resistance seems lower. In addition, although the duckbills are problematic with both, the ones in the H valve are much sturdier and installed in what seems to be a better fashion than the LM. The little metal piece LM uses to hold the duckbill in corrodes, too.

 

[tech3324]

No complaints about the Dive Rite Balanced, which I believe is identical to OMS.

OMS Drysuit Accessories: Pee Valves, Gloves, Pockets & Gaiters http://www.OMSdive.com
Drysuit Balanced Relief Valves - Dive Gear Express

 

[spectrum]

3 for 3 leaking duckbills on DiveRite.

I am looking to try a real check balve this year.

Pete

 

[Pullmyfinger]

I had a leaking duck bill valve on my Light Monkey p-valve.
I have a Santi eMotion on the way with a Santi valve. It looks like a Light Monkey valve to me.
I am guessing that the Halcyon and Light monkey are using the same duck bill valve.
I currently have the duck bill valve hole sealed up, because of the leaking.
I also flush it with alcohol/vinegar, followed by alcohol, then water.
I have spray bottles of each that I use before and after diving. I don't want a UTI.