Auto Air Inflator

Pirate Divers · 24th August 2007, 15:23

Anyone gotten rid of the Auto Air Power Inflator that comes standard on the New Inspos and Evos? I havent had my Inspo a week yet, but I have changed out the power inflator with an Atomic SS1 Titanium, just curious if anyone else was not all that impressed with stock piece.

**PhilSiswick** · 24th August 2007, 15:25

Quote: (Originally Posted by Pirate Divers)

Anyone gotten rid of the Auto Air Power Inflator that comes standard on the New Inspos and Evos? I havent had my Inspo a week yet, but I have changed out the power inflator with an Atomic SS1 Titanium, just curious if anyone else was not all that impressed with stock piece.

Welcome to Inspo ownership.

Taking the AutoAir off is a pretty common change - there are a few threads about it on here. I'm still thinking about it, but now that I've found out how to tune the AutoAir and have a BOV, it all doesn't seem so important.

Have fun with yours.

Cheers,

plazma · 24th August 2007, 15:53

I also replased the AutoAir with a hose from DiveRite RecWing
http://plazma.kapsi.fi/pictures/insp...s/IMG_6169.jpg

Much better

-Pasi

**PhilSiswick** · 24th August 2007, 15:58

Quote: (Originally Posted by plazma)

I also replased the AutoAir with a hose from DiveRite RecWing
http://plazma.kapsi.fi/pictures/insp...s/IMG_6169.jpg

Much better

-Pasi

Now, that's a good idea. Is that the whole thing (i.e including the elbow fitting into the wing?) or just the hose and inflator, attached to the original AP elbow?

Cheers,

**nigelh** · 24th August 2007, 16:46

Quote: (Originally Posted by Pirate Divers)

Anyone gotten rid of the Auto Air Power Inflator that comes standard on the New Inspos and Evos?

Slack the nut off half a turn and it stops the freeflows.

What's more you never need to get them serviced because you can get them virtually new for a couple of quid off ebay from people swapping them out.

**PhilSiswick** · 24th August 2007, 16:55

Quote: (Originally Posted by nigelh)

Slack the nut off half a turn and it stops the freeflows

I attest to this - a solution found with the help of the internet at the 11th hour before my first post-training trip with the unit. It cures all ills.

Cheers,

plazma · 24th August 2007, 17:21

Quote: (Originally Posted by PhilSiswick)

Now, that's a good idea. Is that the whole thing (i.e including the elbow fitting into the wing?) or just the hose and inflator, attached to the original AP elbow?

Cheers,

The Inspiration wing elbow is original. The DiveRite hose fits it ok but the clamp was too big. I fixed it by placing a piece of innertube rubber between the clamp and hose.

-Pasi

diverrob · 24th August 2007, 18:12

I to have replaced mine, I found the original too big and too leaky even before I got it wet for the first time. I kept the hose and replaced the end with a standard inflater. I also added a second stage reg that swivels 180 to allow it to come over my left side which ensures I still have a BO fitted to the rig as well as the one I carry.

Rob

Pirate Divers · 24th August 2007, 20:30

I agree with Rob, the standard inflator that comes with the APD units is just too bulky for my taste. Nothing wrong with them, just not my style. I have also re positioned the clips for the bottom of the counterlungs, moved the attachment point back a little, it helps out with getting the lungs a little more comfortable and streamlined.

Anyone know where i can get a cover case besides the standard yellow one.

Mdemon · 25th August 2007, 08:59

Don't forget you'll need an OPV as well.

I left mine on to see if it was as bad as people said. It never free-flows and I like the bulk of it because it's easy to find. So it stays on.

24th August 2007, 15:23	#1 (permalink)
Pirate Divers New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boynton Beach Florida Posts: 9	Auto Air Inflator Anyone gotten rid of the Auto Air Power Inflator that comes standard on the New Inspos and Evos? I havent had my Inspo a week yet, but I have changed out the power inflator with an Atomic SS1 Titanium, just curious if anyone else was not all that impressed with stock piece. __________________ Will Harper Pirate Divers LLC. 640 E. Ocean Ave #3 Boynton Beach, Florida (561)876-4985
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24th August 2007, 15:25	#2 (permalink)
PhilSiswick Phil Siswick, Tango Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 1,099	Re: Auto Air Inflator Quote: (Originally Posted by Pirate Divers) Anyone gotten rid of the Auto Air Power Inflator that comes standard on the New Inspos and Evos? I havent had my Inspo a week yet, but I have changed out the power inflator with an Atomic SS1 Titanium, just curious if anyone else was not all that impressed with stock piece. Welcome to Inspo ownership. Taking the AutoAir off is a pretty common change - there are a few threads about it on here. I'm still thinking about it, but now that I've found out how to tune the AutoAir and have a BOV, it all doesn't seem so important. Have fun with yours. Cheers, __________________ Phil (WSKD 0001) I have always felt that the dive I am on is not nearly important as the dives I plan to be on the rest of my life. Tom Rose, 2007 The person who gets the farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. The sure thing boat never gets far from shore. Charles A. Lindbergh www.hugsac.org.uk
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24th August 2007, 15:53	#3 (permalink)
plazma Just add ice & water Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oulu, Finland Posts: 158	Re: Auto Air Inflator I also replased the AutoAir with a hose from DiveRite RecWing http://plazma.kapsi.fi/pictures/insp...s/IMG_6169.jpg Much better -Pasi
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24th August 2007, 15:58	#4 (permalink)
PhilSiswick Phil Siswick, Tango Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 1,099	Re: Auto Air Inflator Quote: (Originally Posted by plazma) I also replased the AutoAir with a hose from DiveRite RecWing http://plazma.kapsi.fi/pictures/insp...s/IMG_6169.jpg Much better -Pasi Now, that's a good idea. Is that the whole thing (i.e including the elbow fitting into the wing?) or just the hose and inflator, attached to the original AP elbow? Cheers, __________________ Phil (WSKD 0001) I have always felt that the dive I am on is not nearly important as the dives I plan to be on the rest of my life. Tom Rose, 2007 The person who gets the farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. The sure thing boat never gets far from shore. Charles A. Lindbergh www.hugsac.org.uk
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24th August 2007, 16:46	#5 (permalink)
nigelh New member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brighton, Sussex, UK Posts: 883	Re: Auto Air Inflator Quote: (Originally Posted by Pirate Divers) Anyone gotten rid of the Auto Air Power Inflator that comes standard on the New Inspos and Evos? Slack the nut off half a turn and it stops the freeflows. What's more you never need to get them serviced because you can get them virtually new for a couple of quid off ebay from people swapping them out. __________________ nigelh
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24th August 2007, 16:55	#6 (permalink)
PhilSiswick Phil Siswick, Tango Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 1,099	Re: Auto Air Inflator Quote: (Originally Posted by nigelh) Slack the nut off half a turn and it stops the freeflows I attest to this - a solution found with the help of the internet at the 11th hour before my first post-training trip with the unit. It cures all ills. Cheers, __________________ Phil (WSKD 0001) I have always felt that the dive I am on is not nearly important as the dives I plan to be on the rest of my life. Tom Rose, 2007 The person who gets the farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. The sure thing boat never gets far from shore. Charles A. Lindbergh www.hugsac.org.uk
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24th August 2007, 17:21	#7 (permalink)
plazma Just add ice & water Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oulu, Finland Posts: 158	Re: Auto Air Inflator Quote: (Originally Posted by PhilSiswick) Now, that's a good idea. Is that the whole thing (i.e including the elbow fitting into the wing?) or just the hose and inflator, attached to the original AP elbow? Cheers, The Inspiration wing elbow is original. The DiveRite hose fits it ok but the clamp was too big. I fixed it by placing a piece of innertube rubber between the clamp and hose. -Pasi
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24th August 2007, 18:12	#8 (permalink)
diverrob The Evolution of Diving Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other SCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Victoria BC Canada Posts: 349	Re: Auto Air Inflator I to have replaced mine, I found the original too big and too leaky even before I got it wet for the first time. I kept the hose and replaced the end with a standard inflater. I also added a second stage reg that swivels 180 to allow it to come over my left side which ensures I still have a BO fitted to the rig as well as the one I carry. Rob Last edited by diverrob : 24th August 2007 at 18:21.
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24th August 2007, 20:30	#9 (permalink)
Pirate Divers New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boynton Beach Florida Posts: 9	Re: Auto Air Inflator I agree with Rob, the standard inflator that comes with the APD units is just too bulky for my taste. Nothing wrong with them, just not my style. I have also re positioned the clips for the bottom of the counterlungs, moved the attachment point back a little, it helps out with getting the lungs a little more comfortable and streamlined. Anyone know where i can get a cover case besides the standard yellow one. __________________ Will Harper Pirate Divers LLC. 640 E. Ocean Ave #3 Boynton Beach, Florida (561)876-4985
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25th August 2007, 08:59	#10 (permalink)
Mdemon SiegeEngine II Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SWUK Posts: 1,946	Re: Auto Air Inflator Don't forget you'll need an OPV as well. I left mine on to see if it was as bad as people said. It never free-flows and I like the bulk of it because it's easy to find. So it stays on. __________________ www.southwestmafia.com "small minds talk about people, Average Minds Talk About Events, GREAT MINDS TALK ABOUT IDEAS!" The WRONG Attitude will get you killed. "Once the agenda-monkeys and perfect-worlders have moved on, perhaps we can do some diving?"
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