Advice Needed on Shortening Loop Hose

Rust Bucket · 17th January 2008, 02:08

Hi guys and girls,

I was after some advice on shortening the loop hose between the T's to the mouth piece. I find the loop hose a little long and i notice i have to bite down and be mindful of the mouth piece so it does not pop out of my mouth. Has this been done and is it ok to do so? I was looking to shorten it by about 4-5cm on both sides.

Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

John

**nigelh** · 17th January 2008, 06:38

Quote: (Originally Posted by Rust Bucket)

I was after some advice on shortening the loop hose between the T's to the mouth piece. I find the loop hose a little long and i notice i have to bite down and be mindful of the mouth piece so it does not pop out of my mouth. Has this been done and is it ok to do so? I was looking to shorten it by about 4-5cm on both sides.

Are you sure? You still need to be able to turn your head. I just angled the T-pieces out a bit to stop the pull on the mouthpiece.

I did take about an inch off one side when I fitted the ADV though, to even things up.
You need the tool to dismantle the hose ends, buy one or find a tube the right diameter and cut slots to engage the pins. It comes apart easily and the rest is obvious.

decoweenie · 17th January 2008, 07:59

Quote: (Originally Posted by nigelh)

...You need the tool to dismantle the hose ends...

There are several threads in the YBOD forum that discussed various techniques of removing the hose ends with or without special tool.

dave t · 17th January 2008, 09:01

Also make sure your counterlungs are sitting on the lowest mounting holes, just moving the lungs back will effectivly shorten the hoses

Rust Bucket · 17th January 2008, 21:59

Thanks for the advice guys, my lungs only have the one set of holes in them. I guess it would not be to hard to burn a couple of extra holes in there though, might try that before i shorten the hoses.

Dave & Sandy · 20th January 2008, 00:19

Also, try repositioning the hose weights. It makes a difference.

Cutting the hose is a last resort.

Rust Bucket · 20th January 2008, 08:05

Thanks for that Dave&Sandy, i guess i was just trying to find out if shortening the hoses was a common thing.

p.s Trying to get a Rebreather dive going on the 28th Jan with Dive Vic to the J1, 2 confirmed Inspo/Evo divers and 1 Optima if you are keen for a splash.

Dave & Sandy · 20th January 2008, 23:22

Hi John,

Probably would come along and meet up with some others but we already have some diving planned interstate for the long weekend.

Thanks anyhow and maybe next time.

dave burke · 21st January 2008, 00:30

i have also found that moving the weights
helps to stop the mouthpiece pulling
safe diving
dave

dragon25 · 21st January 2008, 20:58

hi
i shortened my hoses, my advice is dont do it i have had to puchase new ones felt real good untill i turned my head

it is as eery one said angle of tee pieces and weights
cheers Adam

17th January 2008, 02:08	#1 (permalink)
Rust Bucket New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 49	Advice Needed on Shortening Loop Hose Hi guys and girls, I was after some advice on shortening the loop hose between the T's to the mouth piece. I find the loop hose a little long and i notice i have to bite down and be mindful of the mouth piece so it does not pop out of my mouth. Has this been done and is it ok to do so? I was looking to shorten it by about 4-5cm on both sides. Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated. Cheers John __________________ "The oceans breathed a life into me that I could have never conjured up on my own, and I will forever be in its debt. The secrets I have, were given to me because I went alone, and in the silence of myself I could hear them. It has been said that the only exploration of value is of ones self. If that is true, then I have had no better teacher in life than the ocean" - Carlos Eyles- Last edited by Rust Bucket : 17th January 2008 at 02:18.
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17th January 2008, 06:38	#2 (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: 838	Re: Advice Needed on Shortening Loop Hose Quote: (Originally Posted by Rust Bucket) I was after some advice on shortening the loop hose between the T's to the mouth piece. I find the loop hose a little long and i notice i have to bite down and be mindful of the mouth piece so it does not pop out of my mouth. Has this been done and is it ok to do so? I was looking to shorten it by about 4-5cm on both sides. Are you sure? You still need to be able to turn your head. I just angled the T-pieces out a bit to stop the pull on the mouthpiece. I did take about an inch off one side when I fitted the ADV though, to even things up. You need the tool to dismantle the hose ends, buy one or find a tube the right diameter and cut slots to engage the pins. It comes apart easily and the rest is obvious. __________________ nigelh
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17th January 2008, 07:59	#3 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: Advice Needed on Shortening Loop Hose Quote: (Originally Posted by nigelh) ...You need the tool to dismantle the hose ends... There are several threads in the YBOD forum that discussed various techniques of removing the hose ends with or without special tool.
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17th January 2008, 09:01	#4 (permalink)
dave t Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Dolphin Ray Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Ray Azimuth Home Build Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK Posts: 654	Re: Advice Needed on Shortening Loop Hose Also make sure your counterlungs are sitting on the lowest mounting holes, just moving the lungs back will effectivly shorten the hoses
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17th January 2008, 21:59	#5 (permalink)
Rust Bucket New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 49	Re: Advice Needed on Shortening Loop Hose Thanks for the advice guys, my lungs only have the one set of holes in them. I guess it would not be to hard to burn a couple of extra holes in there though, might try that before i shorten the hoses. __________________ "The oceans breathed a life into me that I could have never conjured up on my own, and I will forever be in its debt. The secrets I have, were given to me because I went alone, and in the silence of myself I could hear them. It has been said that the only exploration of value is of ones self. If that is true, then I have had no better teacher in life than the ocean" - Carlos Eyles-
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20th January 2008, 00:19	#6 (permalink)
Dave & Sandy New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 99	Re: Advice Needed on Shortening Loop Hose Also, try repositioning the hose weights. It makes a difference. Cutting the hose is a last resort. __________________ Cheers, Dave & Sandy Atvar shows Dave & Sandy testing their new habitat 101 and home build RBMK69's
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20th January 2008, 08:05	#7 (permalink)
Rust Bucket New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 49	Re: Advice Needed on Shortening Loop Hose Thanks for that Dave&Sandy, i guess i was just trying to find out if shortening the hoses was a common thing. p.s Trying to get a Rebreather dive going on the 28th Jan with Dive Vic to the J1, 2 confirmed Inspo/Evo divers and 1 Optima if you are keen for a splash. __________________ "The oceans breathed a life into me that I could have never conjured up on my own, and I will forever be in its debt. The secrets I have, were given to me because I went alone, and in the silence of myself I could hear them. It has been said that the only exploration of value is of ones self. If that is true, then I have had no better teacher in life than the ocean" - Carlos Eyles-
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20th January 2008, 23:22	#8 (permalink)
Dave & Sandy New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 99	Re: Advice Needed on Shortening Loop Hose Hi John, Probably would come along and meet up with some others but we already have some diving planned interstate for the long weekend. Thanks anyhow and maybe next time. __________________ Cheers, Dave & Sandy Atvar shows Dave & Sandy testing their new habitat 101 and home build RBMK69's
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21st January 2008, 00:30	#9 (permalink)
dave burke Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: kent Posts: 133	Re: Advice Needed on Shortening Loop Hose i have also found that moving the weights helps to stop the mouthpiece pulling safe diving dave
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21st January 2008, 20:58	#10 (permalink)
dragon25 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hull Posts: 7	Re: Advice Needed on Shortening Loop Hose hi i shortened my hoses, my advice is dont do it i have had to puchase new ones felt real good untill i turned my head it is as eery one said angle of tee pieces and weights cheers Adam
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