IDA 71 hose clamps

undrh2o · 15th May 2007, 18:48

From a previous thread warning about the metal hose clamps inside the IDA 71 counter lung - what are people using as replacements? Are zip ties (doubled up) enough or SS worm clamps or ???

Thanks

zepp · 15th May 2007, 18:57

Quote: (Originally Posted by undrh2o)

From a previous thread warning about the metal hose clamps inside the IDA 71 counter lung - what are people using as replacements? Are zip ties (doubled up) enough or SS worm clamps or ???

Thanks

Worm clamps (jubilee clips) should do the job ok. Personally i wouldnt use zip ties.....I did away with the 'T' piece alltogether just to be sure.

Skipbreather · 15th May 2007, 20:33

I used narrow worm clamps. I then covered the outside of each clamp w/ a wrap of self sealing silicon tape (the stuff that stretches and welds to itself) to provide some chafe protection for the inside of the bag. Zip ties are a great convenience but I only use them in places where they can be easily inspected. The inside of the IDA71 bag is no such place- unless you do the dry suit zipper mod.

Ken

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undrh2o Chris Miller Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 206	IDA 71 hose clamps From a previous thread warning about the metal hose clamps inside the IDA 71 counter lung - what are people using as replacements? Are zip ties (doubled up) enough or SS worm clamps or ??? Thanks
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15th May 2007, 18:57	#2 (permalink)
zepp "Dyson with Death" daddy Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: midlands Posts: 284	Re: IDA 71 hose clamps Quote: (Originally Posted by undrh2o) From a previous thread warning about the metal hose clamps inside the IDA 71 counter lung - what are people using as replacements? Are zip ties (doubled up) enough or SS worm clamps or ??? Thanks Worm clamps (jubilee clips) should do the job ok. Personally i wouldnt use zip ties.....I did away with the 'T' piece alltogether just to be sure. __________________ I'm not a bad person.....HONEST my homebuild photos http://www.rebreatherworld.com/photo...ery.php/cat/48 CLASSIC KISS #052/shearwater The Dyson is back
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15th May 2007, 20:33	#3 (permalink)
Skipbreather Reads the fine print Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA Posts: 584	Re: IDA 71 hose clamps I used narrow worm clamps. I then covered the outside of each clamp w/ a wrap of self sealing silicon tape (the stuff that stretches and welds to itself) to provide some chafe protection for the inside of the bag. Zip ties are a great convenience but I only use them in places where they can be easily inspected. The inside of the IDA71 bag is no such place- unless you do the dry suit zipper mod. Ken __________________ "Entropy RULES! Enjoy the interim."
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