Which Regulator Multi Tool?

[Bigeclipse]

All,
I have all the necessary tools at home to work on my regulators but I was looking for a multi tool type tool like the innovations t2 or xs scuba tool to throw in my save a dive kit. I see there are several different kinds. Some have good reviews with negatives like rusting in Salt water...etc. can anyone recommend which one I should get? Again, I'm not looking for a whole tool kit to bring on dives but more a compact multi tool type. Thanks.

 

[Jack Hammer]

I carry the Xscuba mini tool, it cost around $10-$12. Pretty handy, I've used it several times. I also keep a full size scuba multi tool in my gear bag, also handy and been used a lot, jot sure of the brand, I've had it a while

 

[divad]

I use these from DGX. It's tiny, but easy to use. Used one yesterday to unscrew an O2 analyzer housing.

 

[Jack Hammer]

That looks identical to the one I carry, great tool

 

[divad]

They didn't mention the beer bottle opener....

 

[dlofting]

Unless you're really trying to save weight it might be easier and less expensive to bring the reg tools you already have.......and you won't likely be doing a full rebuild at the dive site so everything but a screwdriver, crescent wrench and allen keys can be left at home. Multitools are a great idea for people who don't service their own regs, but I'm assuming you do.

 

[kelemvor]

I had one of the Innovative T2. When I tried to use it on a boat to replace a gauge with a leaky hose I found it was basically garbage. The length of the various tools means the handle is very close to what you're working on. That makes it extremely difficult with some first stages to get the thing around the hose attachment point and actually turn the hose. Also, either the wrench sizes are wrong (scubapro regulators) or the tolerance of the T2 wrench sizes is just bad. Lots of slip and having to turn the tool crooked ways to get it to "bite" a little better.

I threw the T2 away (yes, I was kind of ticked off and it felt good to deposit the junky tool in the garbage). Went to harbor freight and bought a small handful of cheap tools including some wrenches. I think I spent less than $10 for everything, and I put that in a very small dry box that goes into my scuba bag. When the cheap wrenches or whatever rust up (so far, still shiny and about 2 years old) I'll replace them. Having the small box also means I've got a place for a small jar of 02 lube, o rings etc.

I think that box has a screwdriver, 3 or 4 different wrenches, a pick, few allen wrenches. This weekend I realized I needed to add an adjustable wrench. Sometimes you need a wrench on both sides of a connection to loosen something - in this case it was a second stage that had been overtightened onto the LP hose.

 

[Reku]

I use these from DGX. It's tiny, but easy to use. Used one yesterday to unscrew an O2 analyzer.

I have this one too! Good Tool.

 

[Bob DBF]

They didn't mention the beer bottle opener....

In my experience, anything can be used as a beer bottle opener.


Bob

 

[divad]

In my experience, anything can be used as a beer bottle opener.


Bob

Yay ingenuity.