Pee'd Off

Mossyback · 27th May 2007, 20:10

I want to put a pee zipper in the CL of my IDA-71. Where can I purchase one? Every site I go to will sell me a drysuit with one installed but nowhere can I find just the zipper.

Also, can anyone suggest what glue would be best?

akscubainst · 27th May 2007, 20:49

I would think that most suit Manufactures will sell them direct uninstalled. I know that DUI will. You might try dealing direct with BDM as well. You may not be able to buy them online though it might take a phone call.

Dave

**Dave1w** · 28th May 2007, 01:30

Divers warehouse / otter in the UK sell them directly

DIVERS WAREHOUSE

Dave

GKAM · 28th May 2007, 07:08

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mossyback)

I want to put a pee zipper in the CL of my IDA-71. Where can I purchase one? Every site I go to will sell me a drysuit with one installed but nowhere can I find just the zipper.

Also, can anyone suggest what glue would be best?

Try Index direct. They make the BDM zippers. As far as glue goes, you need Bostik or Dunlop two part adhesive. It is the same stuff used to glue the hypalon neoprene air chambers on RIBs. However, I am not sure how compatible these glues are to the IDA CL material.

Best to try the glue on the spare patch you should have received with the IDA repair kit.

/GKAM

Mossyback · 28th May 2007, 13:03

Thanks, Guys. I appreciate the help. I've located a source and amazingly it's only a couple of hours drive from home.

The problem is solved!!!

jmhardingjr · 29th May 2007, 16:09

OS Systems markets a good drysuit glue called PB 300. It's very strong and flexible. Best of all, if you screw up your placement you can heat it up gently with a hair dryer (on high) or a heat gun, soften the glue and then reposition.

Mossyback · 29th May 2007, 22:41

Quote: (Originally Posted by jmhardingjr)

OS Systems markets a good drysuit glue called PB 300. It's very strong and flexible. Best of all, if you screw up your placement you can heat it up gently with a hair dryer (on high) or a heat gun, soften the glue and then reposition.

Thanks for that info. Since I'm prone to screwing up, having the option of redoing the positioning will be valuable.

DanDunfee · 30th May 2007, 20:23

Hey Hank

Novel idea, especially with the inside-the-CL hose clamping problems with the 71.

Just remember, as in other areas of life, its important to keep your zipper closed tightly.... except when really intending to get in...or out... and not to get caught in it

Mossyback · 30th May 2007, 21:04

Quote: (Originally Posted by DanDunfee)

Hey Hank

Novel idea, especially with the inside-the-CL hose clamping problems with the 71.

Just remember, as in other areas of life, its important to keep your zipper closed tightly.... except when really intending to get in...or out

I'd love to claim the idea for my own, Dan, but Dave Sutton has done it and says it works just fine.

Your zipper advice will be diligently followed, both in diving and elsewhere.

Hank

DanDunfee · 30th May 2007, 21:32

Daves' a damn goood technical innovator...reliable and trustworthy...and cheeeeap, like me.

27th May 2007, 20:10	#1 (permalink)
Mossyback Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern Ontario, Canada Posts: 109	Pee'd Off I want to put a pee zipper in the CL of my IDA-71. Where can I purchase one? Every site I go to will sell me a drysuit with one installed but nowhere can I find just the zipper. Also, can anyone suggest what glue would be best? __________________ "Be the kind of person your dog thinks you are."
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27th May 2007, 20:49	#2 (permalink)
akscubainst RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Juneau, Alaska Posts: 70	Re: Pee'd Off I would think that most suit Manufactures will sell them direct uninstalled. I know that DUI will. You might try dealing direct with BDM as well. You may not be able to buy them online though it might take a phone call. Dave __________________ --------------------------------------- Dave Mitchell Classic KISS #200 Juneau, Alaska
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Dave1w Born Again Diver! Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Dolphin Ray Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Dolphin Ray Home Build Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore / UK Posts: 378	Re: Pee'd Off Divers warehouse / otter in the UK sell them directly DIVERS WAREHOUSE Dave
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28th May 2007, 07:08	#4 (permalink)
GKAM digital nomad Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Greece Posts: 254	Re: Pee'd Off Quote: (Originally Posted by Mossyback) I want to put a pee zipper in the CL of my IDA-71. Where can I purchase one? Every site I go to will sell me a drysuit with one installed but nowhere can I find just the zipper. Also, can anyone suggest what glue would be best? Try Index direct. They make the BDM zippers. As far as glue goes, you need Bostik or Dunlop two part adhesive. It is the same stuff used to glue the hypalon neoprene air chambers on RIBs. However, I am not sure how compatible these glues are to the IDA CL material. Best to try the glue on the spare patch you should have received with the IDA repair kit. /GKAM __________________ Stay #
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28th May 2007, 13:03	#5 (permalink)
Mossyback Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern Ontario, Canada Posts: 109	Re: Pee'd Off Thanks, Guys. I appreciate the help. I've located a source and amazingly it's only a couple of hours drive from home. The problem is solved!!! __________________ "Be the kind of person your dog thinks you are."
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29th May 2007, 16:09	#6 (permalink)
jmhardingjr Son of a Sailor Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: . . . this one particular harbor . . . Posts: 201	Re: Pee'd Off OS Systems markets a good drysuit glue called PB 300. It's very strong and flexible. Best of all, if you screw up your placement you can heat it up gently with a hair dryer (on high) or a heat gun, soften the glue and then reposition. __________________ ". . . the sea's in my veins, my tradition remains, I'm just glad I don't live in a trailer . . ."
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29th May 2007, 22:41	#7 (permalink)
Mossyback Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern Ontario, Canada Posts: 109	Re: Pee'd Off Quote: (Originally Posted by jmhardingjr) OS Systems markets a good drysuit glue called PB 300. It's very strong and flexible. Best of all, if you screw up your placement you can heat it up gently with a hair dryer (on high) or a heat gun, soften the glue and then reposition. Thanks for that info. Since I'm prone to screwing up, having the option of redoing the positioning will be valuable. __________________ "Be the kind of person your dog thinks you are."
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30th May 2007, 20:23	#8 (permalink)
DanDunfee Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other CCR Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 204	Re: Pee'd Off Hey Hank Novel idea, especially with the inside-the-CL hose clamping problems with the 71. Just remember, as in other areas of life, its important to keep your zipper closed tightly.... except when really intending to get in...or out... and not to get caught in it __________________ There are 'Bold' divers and old divers, but NO old, ' Bold ' divers Last edited by DanDunfee : 30th May 2007 at 21:25.
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30th May 2007, 21:04	#9 (permalink)
Mossyback Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern Ontario, Canada Posts: 109	Re: Pee'd Off Quote: (Originally Posted by DanDunfee) Hey Hank Novel idea, especially with the inside-the-CL hose clamping problems with the 71. Just remember, as in other areas of life, its important to keep your zipper closed tightly.... except when really intending to get in...or out I'd love to claim the idea for my own, Dan, but Dave Sutton has done it and says it works just fine. Your zipper advice will be diligently followed, both in diving and elsewhere. Hank __________________ "Be the kind of person your dog thinks you are."
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DanDunfee Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other CCR Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 204	Re: Pee'd Off Daves' a damn goood technical innovator...reliable and trustworthy...and cheeeeap, like me. __________________ There are 'Bold' divers and old divers, but NO old, ' Bold ' divers
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