Is it worth fitting front hose protectors

jptaylor9 · 17th April 2005, 11:18

Is it worth fitting front hose protectors?

My main concern is how it effects the negative pressure test, as you can't see the rubber hoses?

JT

AndyP · 17th April 2005, 11:22

Quote: (Originally Posted by jptaylor9)

Is it worth fitting front hose protectors?

My main concern is how it effects the negative pressure test, as you can't see the rubber hoses?

JT

I have em, and you can see if it is still in negative. I put them on cos I follow Chasey about and he is constantly dropping lobsters on or near me.

Andrew

Snafu · 17th April 2005, 12:10

Quote: (Originally Posted by jptaylor9)

Is it worth fitting front hose protectors?

My main concern is how it effects the negative pressure test, as you can't see the rubber hoses?

JT

Hi JT,

I have the hose protector on my unit and no problem with doing negative pressure as I can feel the hose crumple inside.

Only problem i had is to clean the hose from dirt & sand.

Pierre Farrugia · 17th April 2005, 13:08

When you order hose protectors are these the same protectors used on the back part to and from scrubber ? Are these same length ?

Snafu · 17th April 2005, 15:44

Quote: (Originally Posted by Pierre Farrugia)

When you order hose protectors are these the same protectors used on the back part to and from scrubber ? Are these same length ?

Yes is the same material & got mine from APD..... 1 black & 1 black with blue ring.

Not to sure about the length.

Syed

ROB DAVIE · 18th April 2005, 02:09

P.S.---You can also get the stretchy-sock kind from SDS, and they don't require a tool to get them on.

Rob Davie

pchanning · 21st April 2005, 12:19

Quote: (Originally Posted by ROB DAVIE)

P.S.---You can also get the stretchy-sock kind from SDS, and they don't require a tool to get them on.

Rob Davie

Portland Oceaneering can also supply such (Portland, Dorset, UK) .Made from 2mm armatex neoprene and dual sided black/yellow (ideal if you cant make your mind up as to the colour) and do not require the ends of the hoses top be removed. From memory they are about £7 ea. Next day delivery. Spot on.

HTH

Paul

prharris · 21st April 2005, 14:29

Quote: (Originally Posted by jptaylor9)

Is it worth fitting front hose protectors?

My main concern is how it effects the negative pressure test, as you can't see the rubber hoses?

JT

[Slight Hijack]
Do you really need to crumple the hoses?
We were taught to suck a vacuum so that wil 'concertina' the hoses then, in my limited experience, it's quit apparent when they start to expand.

r
P
[/Hijack]

ROB DAVIE · 21st April 2005, 15:10

Quote: (Originally Posted by prharris)

Do you really need to crumple the hoses?
We were taught to suck a vacuum so that wil 'concertina' the hoses then, in my limited experience, it's quite apparent when they start to expand.

Paul,

It is not really required to pick one method over another. As long as you can see the results of the negative pressure check (i.e. either kink, accordion, or crumple) clearly.

Rob

P.S.--I prefer "kinky", but that's just my desire, so to speak!

Snafu · 21st April 2005, 17:59

Quote: (Originally Posted by ROB DAVIE)

Paul,

It is not really required to pick one method over another. As long as you can see the results of the negative pressure check (i.e. either kink, accordion, or crumple) clearly.

Rob

P.S.--I prefer "kinky", but that's just my desire, so to speak!

..... that is funny!

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AndyP Mutter Grumble Groan Moan Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: UK Posts: 93	Quote: (Originally Posted by jptaylor9) Is it worth fitting front hose protectors? My main concern is how it effects the negative pressure test, as you can't see the rubber hoses? JT I have em, and you can see if it is still in negative. I put them on cos I follow Chasey about and he is constantly dropping lobsters on or near me. Andrew
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Snafu Kage Musha Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Johor Bahru, Malaysia Posts: 12	Quote: (Originally Posted by jptaylor9) Is it worth fitting front hose protectors? My main concern is how it effects the negative pressure test, as you can't see the rubber hoses? JT Hi JT, I have the hose protector on my unit and no problem with doing negative pressure as I can feel the hose crumple inside. Only problem i had is to clean the hose from dirt & sand.
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Snafu Kage Musha Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Johor Bahru, Malaysia Posts: 12	Quote: (Originally Posted by Pierre Farrugia) When you order hose protectors are these the same protectors used on the back part to and from scrubber ? Are these same length ? Yes is the same material & got mine from APD..... 1 black & 1 black with blue ring. Not to sure about the length. Syed __________________ I don't have an ATTITUDE, I'm just that GOOD www.malaysianunderwater.org
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18th April 2005, 02:09	#6 (permalink)
ROB DAVIE Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HOUSTON, REPUBLIC OF TEJAS Posts: 1,120	Hose Covers P.S.---You can also get the stretchy-sock kind from SDS, and they don't require a tool to get them on. Rob Davie __________________ [SIZE=2]"CC Rebreathers will become a viable part of tech diving [U]WHEN PIGS FLY[/U]!!"--GI3[/SIZE]
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pchanning PFO free :) Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: fixed! Posts: 454	Quote: (Originally Posted by ROB DAVIE) P.S.---You can also get the stretchy-sock kind from SDS, and they don't require a tool to get them on. Rob Davie Portland Oceaneering can also supply such (Portland, Dorset, UK) .Made from 2mm armatex neoprene and dual sided black/yellow (ideal if you cant make your mind up as to the colour) and do not require the ends of the hoses top be removed. From memory they are about £7 ea. Next day delivery. Spot on. HTH Paul
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prharris CK #146 and Shearwater Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Plymouth Posts: 106	Quote: (Originally Posted by jptaylor9) Is it worth fitting front hose protectors? My main concern is how it effects the negative pressure test, as you can't see the rubber hoses? JT [Slight Hijack] Do you really need to crumple the hoses? We were taught to suck a vacuum so that wil 'concertina' the hoses then, in my limited experience, it's quit apparent when they start to expand. r P [/Hijack]
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21st April 2005, 15:10	#9 (permalink)
ROB DAVIE Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HOUSTON, REPUBLIC OF TEJAS Posts: 1,120	Negative Pressure Check Quote: (Originally Posted by prharris) Do you really need to crumple the hoses? We were taught to suck a vacuum so that wil 'concertina' the hoses then, in my limited experience, it's quite apparent when they start to expand. Paul, It is not really required to pick one method over another. As long as you can see the results of the negative pressure check (i.e. either kink, accordion, or crumple) clearly. Rob P.S.--I prefer "kinky", but that's just my desire, so to speak! __________________ [SIZE=2]"CC Rebreathers will become a viable part of tech diving [U]WHEN PIGS FLY[/U]!!"--GI3[/SIZE]
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Snafu Kage Musha Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Johor Bahru, Malaysia Posts: 12	Quote: (Originally Posted by ROB DAVIE) Paul, It is not really required to pick one method over another. As long as you can see the results of the negative pressure check (i.e. either kink, accordion, or crumple) clearly. Rob P.S.--I prefer "kinky", but that's just my desire, so to speak! ..... that is funny! __________________ I don't have an ATTITUDE, I'm just that GOOD www.malaysianunderwater.org
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