Dry suit inflation

IanWood · 15th August 2006, 12:34

Hi,

Does anyone know of a complete solution to dry suit inflation? I can find small bottles on shop sites but never one that includes a first stage too. I don't really want to have to buy a new first stage which has 4 lp ports and 2hp when all I need is one lp...

If anyone knows of a product I would be very greatfull.

Cheers

Ian

***Beanie*** · 15th August 2006, 12:37

You need 2 lp ports
1 for the suit feed
1 for the over pressure valve

You can get some good deals on the Apeks ds4

nmanfield · 15th August 2006, 12:42

Quote: (Originally Posted by IanWood)

Hi,

Does anyone know of a complete solution to dry suit inflation? I can find small bottles on shop sites but never one that includes a first stage too. I don't really want to have to buy a new first stage which has 4 lp ports and 2hp when all I need is one lp...

If anyone knows of a product I would be very greatfull.

Cheers

Ian

Hi Ian

This is probably what you're after

http://www.divingniknaks.com/proddet...004&cat=26&nav=

You should get them in many other places but I have found divingniknaks to be very good. Also at £31 it's not going to break the bank. BTW how are you getting on with the KT Box,

ATB,

Nick

Nicholas von Rosen · 15th August 2006, 12:58

Quote: (Originally Posted by IanWood)

Hi,

Does anyone know of a complete solution to dry suit inflation? I can find small bottles on shop sites but never one that includes a first stage too. I don't really want to have to buy a new first stage which has 4 lp ports and 2hp when all I need is one lp...

If anyone knows of a product I would be very greatfull.

Cheers

Ian

Try www.deepstop.de

They offer cylinder and 1. stage...

Nick

**JPJones** · 15th August 2006, 13:00

Quote: (Originally Posted by IanWood)

Hi,

Does anyone know of a complete solution to dry suit inflation? I can find small bottles on shop sites but never one that includes a first stage too. I don't really want to have to buy a new first stage which has 4 lp ports and 2hp when all I need is one lp...

If anyone knows of a product I would be very greatfull.

Cheers

Ian

I use a Al 6cf bottle from Sea Perals and Dive Rite makes a nice setup to connect it to the Rebreather. I'm testing a low end first stage for them now but if you have been diving very long you will have a old one lying around that you can you use but don't forget to put on an over pressure valve in on of the LP ports.

Philippe GERIN · 15th August 2006, 13:49

Quote: (Originally Posted by IanWood)

Hi,
Does anyone know of a complete solution to dry suit inflation? I can find small bottles on shop sites but never one that includes a first stage too. Ian

Hi Ian,
I use the H2 Odyssey "Extra Air Source" with a 6cft: The first stage is permanent on the bottle. New versions have a valve integrated, older versions don't. You hook up directly to a tank with a yoke valve to refill. They also have a version that connects to a fill whip.
That makes a very compact suit inflation rig. It's a piston reg very easy to service yourself.
Here are a few links:
1) http://www.diverssupplyusa.com/index...D&ProdID=17592
2) http://www.diveremporium.com/spareair.html
3) http://www.nextag.com/h2odyssey/search-html
4) http://www.techdivinglimited.com/

Best
Philippe

cameron · 15th August 2006, 22:47

The small first stage that you can get from salvo are small and cheap. 2LP ports. One for whip and one for OPV. I like it.

Def · 16th August 2006, 06:01

Quote: (Originally Posted by Philippe GERIN)

Hi Ian,
I use the H2 Odyssey "Extra Air Source" with a 6cft: The first stage is permanent on the bottle. New versions have a valve integrated, older versions don't. You hook up directly to a tank with a yoke valve to refill. They also have a version that connects to a fill whip.
That makes a very compact suit inflation rig. It's a piston reg very easy to service yourself.
Here are a few links:
1) http://www.diverssupplyusa.com/index...D&ProdID=17592
2) http://www.diveremporium.com/spareair.html
3) http://www.nextag.com/h2odyssey/search-html
4) http://www.techdivinglimited.com/

Best
Philippe

I use these in training the Australian Defence Boys n Gals.... they are one nasty peice of gear to breath out of, but I think perfect for the drysuit... I scared the hell out of the trainers when I emptied one with only 11 breaths on the surface ...

I would hate to see people actually try to get out of a dangerous situation with one. .. but as I said. .. just the right amount of air for a Drysuit!

Andy_C · 16th August 2006, 09:26

Quote: (Originally Posted by Beanie)

You need 2 lp ports
1 for the suit feed
1 for the over pressure valve

I saw some people using 1 lp port with a T fitted, one side of the T is the OPV the other the suit feed.

***Beanie*** · 16th August 2006, 09:45

Quote: (Originally Posted by Andy_C)

I saw some people using 1 lp port with a T fitted, one side of the T is the OPV the other the suit feed.

Yeah but...

1 its not neat
2 the T peice cost the difference between the one and four port versions

15th August 2006, 12:34	#1 (permalink)
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Nicholas von Rosen Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Helsingoer, Denmark Posts: 152	Re: Dry suit inflation Quote: (Originally Posted by IanWood) Hi, Does anyone know of a complete solution to dry suit inflation? I can find small bottles on shop sites but never one that includes a first stage too. I don't really want to have to buy a new first stage which has 4 lp ports and 2hp when all I need is one lp... If anyone knows of a product I would be very greatfull. Cheers Ian Try www.deepstop.de They offer cylinder and 1. stage... Nick __________________ NICK
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JPJones O2ptima Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Optima Titan Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 367	Re: Dry suit inflation Quote: (Originally Posted by IanWood) Hi, Does anyone know of a complete solution to dry suit inflation? I can find small bottles on shop sites but never one that includes a first stage too. I don't really want to have to buy a new first stage which has 4 lp ports and 2hp when all I need is one lp... If anyone knows of a product I would be very greatfull. Cheers Ian I use a Al 6cf bottle from Sea Perals and Dive Rite makes a nice setup to connect it to the Rebreather. I'm testing a low end first stage for them now but if you have been diving very long you will have a old one lying around that you can you use but don't forget to put on an over pressure valve in on of the LP ports. __________________ NSS/CDS Training Chairman www.jpjscuba.com
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Philippe GERIN ccr apprentice Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Strasbourg, France Posts: 626	Re: Dry suit inflation Quote: (Originally Posted by IanWood) Hi, Does anyone know of a complete solution to dry suit inflation? I can find small bottles on shop sites but never one that includes a first stage too. Ian Hi Ian, I use the H2 Odyssey "Extra Air Source" with a 6cft: The first stage is permanent on the bottle. New versions have a valve integrated, older versions don't. You hook up directly to a tank with a yoke valve to refill. They also have a version that connects to a fill whip. That makes a very compact suit inflation rig. It's a piston reg very easy to service yourself. Here are a few links: 1) http://www.diverssupplyusa.com/index...D&ProdID=17592 2) http://www.diveremporium.com/spareair.html 3) http://www.nextag.com/h2odyssey/search-html 4) http://www.techdivinglimited.com/ Best Philippe
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cameron Classic Kiss 124 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 245	Re: Dry suit inflation The small first stage that you can get from salvo are small and cheap. 2LP ports. One for whip and one for OPV. I like it.
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16th August 2006, 06:01	#8 (permalink)
Def New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 83	Re: Dry suit inflation Quote: (Originally Posted by Philippe GERIN) Hi Ian, I use the H2 Odyssey "Extra Air Source" with a 6cft: The first stage is permanent on the bottle. New versions have a valve integrated, older versions don't. You hook up directly to a tank with a yoke valve to refill. They also have a version that connects to a fill whip. That makes a very compact suit inflation rig. It's a piston reg very easy to service yourself. Here are a few links: 1) http://www.diverssupplyusa.com/index...D&ProdID=17592 2) http://www.diveremporium.com/spareair.html 3) http://www.nextag.com/h2odyssey/search-html 4) http://www.techdivinglimited.com/ Best Philippe I use these in training the Australian Defence Boys n Gals.... they are one nasty peice of gear to breath out of, but I think perfect for the drysuit... I scared the hell out of the trainers when I emptied one with only 11 breaths on the surface ... I would hate to see people actually try to get out of a dangerous situation with one. .. but as I said. .. just the right amount of air for a Drysuit!
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Andy_C New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Stourbridge/West Mids/UK Posts: 34	Re: Dry suit inflation Quote: (Originally Posted by Beanie) You need 2 lp ports 1 for the suit feed 1 for the over pressure valve I saw some people using 1 lp port with a T fitted, one side of the T is the OPV the other the suit feed.
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*Beanie* Politeness officer Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,163	Re: Dry suit inflation Quote: (Originally Posted by Andy_C) I saw some people using 1 lp port with a T fitted, one side of the T is the OPV the other the suit feed. Yeah but... 1 its not neat 2 the T peice cost the difference between the one and four port versions __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk www.divelife.co.uk
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