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***jradomski*** · 24th April 2008, 22:34

Quote: (Originally Posted by Terry)

I am heading out to Truk next month, and the Oddysey does not have Inspiration style tanks available. However, they do have 30 CuFt aluminum Luxfers O2 tanks available with swing rings.

If I lengthen the hose to from the 1st stage to the gas block I would be able to just swing it, put the pressure guage on the tank band. There would be no quick disconnect and I'd have to screw the 1st stage in and out to get in/out of the rig - but that would be only a minimal inconvenience. This seems like the same style as those who use a Armadillo side mount.
I already plug my bail-out in to the gas block, so I dont really need a Dil bottle, and the whole trip is air.
This seems a pretty simple alternative to bringing my own steel tanks all the way to Truk - an paying the extra luggage and overweight fee's.

Has anyone done this and how have you fared?

Terry

You could always ship you tanks there by US mail.. Chuuk is part of the US mail system (again).. Then do the same on the return.. Normal US shipping rates apply..

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*jradomski* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "Da" Bronx Posts: 2,998	Re: Swinging an O2 tank - Quote: (Originally Posted by Terry) I am heading out to Truk next month, and the Oddysey does not have Inspiration style tanks available. However, they do have 30 CuFt aluminum Luxfers O2 tanks available with swing rings. If I lengthen the hose to from the 1st stage to the gas block I would be able to just swing it, put the pressure guage on the tank band. There would be no quick disconnect and I'd have to screw the 1st stage in and out to get in/out of the rig - but that would be only a minimal inconvenience. This seems like the same style as those who use a Armadillo side mount. I already plug my bail-out in to the gas block, so I dont really need a Dil bottle, and the whole trip is air. This seems a pretty simple alternative to bringing my own steel tanks all the way to Truk - an paying the extra luggage and overweight fee's. Has anyone done this and how have you fared? Terry You could always ship you tanks there by US mail.. Chuuk is part of the US mail system (again).. Then do the same on the return.. Normal US shipping rates apply.. __________________ Joe Radomski CCR Trimix Instructor Trainer ANDI Instructor Trainer Director #10 All posts are personal opinions and DO NOT reflect any affiliated agency unless specifically stated.
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