Move Diva to exhale side of Bov

tpearcy · 26th February 2013, 22:27

I want to move my diva from the inhale to the exhale side of the bov. In the usual configuration the grooved nut has the groove up next to the bov and the diva has a corresponding extrusion which causes it to sit also next to the bov.

When the grooved nut is moved to the exhale side the groove is now on the outside, away from the bov. When the diva is installed it also, because of the groove alignment, sits even more on the outside. Now just barely hanging on.

What is the obvious way to do this that I am missing?

I tried to reverse the diva but that either puts it jammed up against my mask, or sticking way up in front of the bov.

**SlowDiver** · 26th February 2013, 23:41

I moved my to the right side and didn't have any trouble. The only drawback is that the LED display is upside down to Kevin's explanation as to the way the deco works. ImageUploadedByTapatalk HD1361925619.202285.jpg

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tpearcy · 27th February 2013, 13:21

Thanks for that however I have the older style diva. I have hopefully attached two pics showing what I am ending up with when I try to mount the diva on the exhale side.

What simple little thing am I missing?

Simon A · 27th February 2013, 13:48

Got a friend with a Lathe?
Take an ungrooved nut, spin it up in the lathe, and cut groove to suit. Usual cost one beer.
Not got a friend with a lathe? then it'll take you a couple of television programs with a suitable file, or about 10 min with a dremel (hand held grinder) the groove doesn't need to be precise.
HTH
Simon A

diverklondike · 27th February 2013, 14:38

I have not had a problem using it on either side... My dive gear is in FL and I am not so I cant take an pictures for you.

Quote: (Originally Posted by tpearcy)

I want to move my diva from the inhale to the exhale side of the bov. In the usual configuration the grooved nut has the groove up next to the bov and the diva has a corresponding extrusion which causes it to sit also next to the bov.

When the grooved nut is moved to the exhale side the groove is now on the outside, away from the bov. When the diva is installed it also, because of the groove alignment, sits even more on the outside. Now just barely hanging on.

What is the obvious way to do this that I am missing?

I tried to reverse the diva but that either puts it jammed up against my mask, or sticking way up in front of the bov.

**SlowDiver** · 27th February 2013, 14:51

I had not trouble with the that style DIVA either. Here are two pictures of the set up since Marks is in Fl. By the way Mark we got 17 inches of rain in S. Georgia, look out Fl. it runs down hill from here.ImageUploadedByTapatalk HD1361980175.867046.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk HD1361980195.367666.jpg

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Mixaddict · 27th February 2013, 15:05

Tpearcy,

It appears that you have the older style DIVA holder. (The one that does not accept an o-ring to hold it in place) You might consider buying a new holder (Rev C style) so that you can clip an o-ring on it and I think you will find that it is quite secure that way.

Regards,
Randy

Garth · 27th February 2013, 16:19

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mixaddict)

Tpearcy,

It appears that you have the older style DIVA holder. (The one that does not accept an o-ring to hold it in place) You might consider buying a new holder (Rev C style) so that you can clip an o-ring on it and I think you will find that it is quite secure that way.

Regards,
Randy

Your right the oring would seem an improvement from his older design.

Garth · 27th February 2013, 16:20

Quote: (Originally Posted by SlowDiver)

I had not trouble with the that style DIVA either. Here are two pictures of the set up since Marks is in Fl. By the way Mark we got 17 inches of rain in S. Georgia, look out Fl. it runs down hill from here.Attachment 30609 Attachment 30610

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What would you call the cover on your diva and where would you buy one. Someone gave me one that works but is super tight and difficult to remove replace.

**SlowDiver** · 27th February 2013, 17:03

Quote: (Originally Posted by Garth)

What would you call the cover on your diva and where would you buy one. Someone gave me one that works but is super tight and difficult to remove replace.

I used the protective end cap off of some (I believe) it was 1 0 cable wire and punched a small hole in it with a paper hole puncher. I know Dive Rite had sold them.

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26th February 2013, 22:27	#1 (permalink)
tpearcy RBW Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 28	Move Diva to exhale side of Bov I want to move my diva from the inhale to the exhale side of the bov. In the usual configuration the grooved nut has the groove up next to the bov and the diva has a corresponding extrusion which causes it to sit also next to the bov. When the grooved nut is moved to the exhale side the groove is now on the outside, away from the bov. When the diva is installed it also, because of the groove alignment, sits even more on the outside. Now just barely hanging on. What is the obvious way to do this that I am missing? I tried to reverse the diva but that either puts it jammed up against my mask, or sticking way up in front of the bov.
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26th February 2013, 23:41	#2 (permalink)
SlowDiver Supporting Member Hammerhead Hybrid Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Georgia Posts: 165	Move Diva to exhale side of Bov I moved my to the right side and didn't have any trouble. The only drawback is that the LED display is upside down to Kevin's explanation as to the way the deco works. ImageUploadedByTapatalk HD1361925619.202285.jpg Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
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27th February 2013, 13:48	#4 (permalink)
Simon A Duvet Diver Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Reading, UK Posts: 772	Re: Move Diva to exhale side of Bov Got a friend with a Lathe? Take an ungrooved nut, spin it up in the lathe, and cut groove to suit. Usual cost one beer. Not got a friend with a lathe? then it'll take you a couple of television programs with a suitable file, or about 10 min with a dremel (hand held grinder) the groove doesn't need to be precise. HTH Simon A
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27th February 2013, 14:38	#5 (permalink)
diverklondike Hammerhead CCR HammerHead CCR It's Classified Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 2,849	Re: Move Diva to exhale side of Bov I have not had a problem using it on either side... My dive gear is in FL and I am not so I cant take an pictures for you. Quote: (Originally Posted by tpearcy) I want to move my diva from the inhale to the exhale side of the bov. In the usual configuration the grooved nut has the groove up next to the bov and the diva has a corresponding extrusion which causes it to sit also next to the bov. When the grooved nut is moved to the exhale side the groove is now on the outside, away from the bov. When the diva is installed it also, because of the groove alignment, sits even more on the outside. Now just barely hanging on. What is the obvious way to do this that I am missing? I tried to reverse the diva but that either puts it jammed up against my mask, or sticking way up in front of the bov.
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27th February 2013, 14:51	#6 (permalink)
SlowDiver Supporting Member Hammerhead Hybrid Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Georgia Posts: 165	Move Diva to exhale side of Bov I had not trouble with the that style DIVA either. Here are two pictures of the set up since Marks is in Fl. By the way Mark we got 17 inches of rain in S. Georgia, look out Fl. it runs down hill from here.ImageUploadedByTapatalk HD1361980175.867046.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk HD1361980195.367666.jpg Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
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27th February 2013, 15:05	#7 (permalink)
Mixaddict Randy Thornton Hammerhead Sentinel Evolution Optima Inspiration Prism 2 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Draper, Utah / Ft. White, Florida Posts: 1,517	Re: Move Diva to exhale side of Bov Tpearcy, It appears that you have the older style DIVA holder. (The one that does not accept an o-ring to hold it in place) You might consider buying a new holder (Rev C style) so that you can clip an o-ring on it and I think you will find that it is quite secure that way. Regards, Randy __________________ Randy Thornton TDI Training Advisory Panel member CCR Cave Instructor & Advanced Trimix Instructor Trainer- Hammerhead, Sentinel, Inspiration, Evolution, Optima, & Prism 2 www.diveaddicts.com www.cavecountrylodging.com http://ccrexplorer.blogspot.com/
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27th February 2013, 16:19	#8 (permalink)
Garth The raffle shiest-er Hammerhead Extreme eCCR Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mooresville, North Carolina Posts: 344	Move Diva to exhale side of Bov Quote: (Originally Posted by Mixaddict) Tpearcy, It appears that you have the older style DIVA holder. (The one that does not accept an o-ring to hold it in place) You might consider buying a new holder (Rev C style) so that you can clip an o-ring on it and I think you will find that it is quite secure that way. Regards, Randy Your right the oring would seem an improvement from his older design.
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27th February 2013, 16:20	#9 (permalink)
Garth The raffle shiest-er Hammerhead Extreme eCCR Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mooresville, North Carolina Posts: 344	Move Diva to exhale side of Bov Quote: (Originally Posted by SlowDiver) I had not trouble with the that style DIVA either. Here are two pictures of the set up since Marks is in Fl. By the way Mark we got 17 inches of rain in S. Georgia, look out Fl. it runs down hill from here.Attachment 30609 Attachment 30610 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD What would you call the cover on your diva and where would you buy one. Someone gave me one that works but is super tight and difficult to remove replace.
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27th February 2013, 17:03	#10 (permalink)
SlowDiver Supporting Member Hammerhead Hybrid Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Georgia Posts: 165	Move Diva to exhale side of Bov Quote: (Originally Posted by Garth) What would you call the cover on your diva and where would you buy one. Someone gave me one that works but is super tight and difficult to remove replace. I used the protective end cap off of some (I believe) it was 1 0 cable wire and punched a small hole in it with a paper hole puncher. I know Dive Rite had sold them. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
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