Golem BOV & Swagelock Connections

Stephane · 21st November 2006, 10:58

PB-4 hose from Swagelok. (see this link)

**trob09** · 21st November 2006, 12:07

Quote: (Originally Posted by LukeN)

And the qc6 series don't have enough flow if you look at the swag web site.

My experience differs. I tested this set-up at 315' a couple of weeks ago - there was more than enough flow in a simulated bailout - "deep/fast" breathing for 10 breaths or so. it worked beautifully.

Amarok · 21st November 2006, 12:39

Thanks a lot for all the responses. Will try to set it up again this weekend. Has anyone tried Jakubs unit yet or can give any feedback?
Cheers
Keith

**Steve** · 21st November 2006, 13:01

Quote: (Originally Posted by Decodiver)

Steve what would you recommend using with the Swageloks if LP hosing is lacking?

Cheers,

Dave.

Use the correct Swagelok PB hose with the PB fittings and all is well. If you use LP hose or Swagelok HC (or any others for that matter) fittings with the PB hose it will fail as well.

The Swagelok PB series work very well.

Stephane · 21st November 2006, 13:08

Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve)

Use the correct Swagelok PB hose with the PB fittings and all is well. If you use LP hose or Swagelok HC (or any others for that matter) fittings with the PB hose it will fail as well.

The Swagelok PB series work very well.

Hi Steve,

How will it fail?

Will the hose come out of the fitting with the pressure?
I had to push very hard on the hose to get it into the PB4-TA4 connector and when I see how the bars are made, I can't imagine it failing.

**Steve** · 21st November 2006, 22:52

Hi,

You are guessing correctly that a normal SCUBA LP hose can pop off a Swagelok PB fitting. As hard as they are to put on, a few people had them pop off again. I think it was Steve Copeland that went and spoke with Swagelok about it and they were quite eager to not have this system mixed and matched with other parts.

My experience was with having the correct PB hose but the Swagelok rep sold me non PB series push on fittings and my Classic KISS' O2 feed parted company on dive one of a liveaboard trip.

A guy at Swagelok also said the little plastic collars used in conjunction with the PB series are important. I can't remember why though. sorry.

diverklondike · 21st November 2006, 23:17

The mix of parts that has worked well for me is to use AP low pressure hose along with thier hose ends to make things the exact length and then add the adaptors that I had mentioned previously.

Here is a thread that has a couple pictures that I made up...

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/ourob...ight=swagelock

Thanks

Mark

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Stephane Stéphane Acounis Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nantes - France Posts: 769	Re: Golem BOV & Swagelock Connections PB-4 hose from Swagelok. (see this link) __________________ Stéphane
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trob09 . Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 699	Re: Golem BOV & Swagelock Connections Quote: (Originally Posted by LukeN) And the qc6 series don't have enough flow if you look at the swag web site. My experience differs. I tested this set-up at 315' a couple of weeks ago - there was more than enough flow in a simulated bailout - "deep/fast" breathing for 10 breaths or so. it worked beautifully.
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Amarok New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 72	Re: Golem BOV & Swagelock Connections Thanks a lot for all the responses. Will try to set it up again this weekend. Has anyone tried Jakubs unit yet or can give any feedback? Cheers Keith
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Steve Ladies bring a plate Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth - Australia Posts: 1,117	Re: Golem BOV & Swagelock Connections Quote: (Originally Posted by Decodiver) Steve what would you recommend using with the Swageloks if LP hosing is lacking? Cheers, Dave. Use the correct Swagelok PB hose with the PB fittings and all is well. If you use LP hose or Swagelok HC (or any others for that matter) fittings with the PB hose it will fail as well. The Swagelok PB series work very well. __________________ WARNING: I contain occasional coarse language, extreme sexual references, nudity, and adult themes, which may offend some people - Usually churchy types.
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21st November 2006, 13:08	#15 (permalink)
Stephane Stéphane Acounis Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nantes - France Posts: 769	Re: Golem BOV & Swagelock Connections Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve) Use the correct Swagelok PB hose with the PB fittings and all is well. If you use LP hose or Swagelok HC (or any others for that matter) fittings with the PB hose it will fail as well. The Swagelok PB series work very well. Hi Steve, How will it fail? Will the hose come out of the fitting with the pressure? I had to push very hard on the hose to get it into the PB4-TA4 connector and when I see how the bars are made, I can't imagine it failing. __________________ Stéphane
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21st November 2006, 22:52	#16 (permalink)
Steve Ladies bring a plate Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth - Australia Posts: 1,117	Re: Golem BOV & Swagelock Connections Hi, You are guessing correctly that a normal SCUBA LP hose can pop off a Swagelok PB fitting. As hard as they are to put on, a few people had them pop off again. I think it was Steve Copeland that went and spoke with Swagelok about it and they were quite eager to not have this system mixed and matched with other parts. My experience was with having the correct PB hose but the Swagelok rep sold me non PB series push on fittings and my Classic KISS' O2 feed parted company on dive one of a liveaboard trip. A guy at Swagelok also said the little plastic collars used in conjunction with the PB series are important. I can't remember why though. sorry. __________________ WARNING: I contain occasional coarse language, extreme sexual references, nudity, and adult themes, which may offend some people - Usually churchy types.
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21st November 2006, 23:17	#17 (permalink)
diverklondike Just one of the Peasants Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 1,614	Re: Golem BOV & Swagelock Connections The mix of parts that has worked well for me is to use AP low pressure hose along with thier hose ends to make things the exact length and then add the adaptors that I had mentioned previously. Here is a thread that has a couple pictures that I made up... http://www.rebreatherworld.com/ourob...ight=swagelock Thanks Mark
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