Is it possible to change the connector on manual gas addition buttons?

urho · 17th October 2005, 17:39

Hello,

In my unit normal dry suit / BCD hoses fits fine.

--
Harri

pchanning · 18th October 2005, 18:49

Quote: (Originally Posted by jptaylor9)

I changed the stem (nipple) on my Apex dry suit inflator; ordered an AP stem with an Apex thread from APD & swapped it over. Now use a diluent inflator hose for dry suit inflation, same hoses/connectors all round & can plumb my off board air supply into the loop.

JT

I got one two a few months back. I'm surprised they ended up making them after years of being different but it gets over the perennial problem you mention above. Well done APD btw.

sensor330 · 18th October 2005, 20:28

Try different styles of whips as I managed to find some standard one that will work.

Scott

Julle · 24th October 2005, 02:44

Jani, call for Antti E and buy LP-hoses from him. I have 8 LP hoses from Polar and all fit into to my unit. Have you any idea what brand KB is using, cause he didn't have any problems either at our mix course.

***jradomski*** · 24th October 2005, 04:53

Quote: (Originally Posted by jhaaja)

I would like to change the connector on the button to the same kind that I have on dry suit and bcd. Has anyone taken the button to pieces?

I can not find LP hoses that will connect to the manual button. It seems that the connector on the button side is a bit longer than most on BCDs etc.

JH
Finland

the standard nipples use a single hold with a "bar" in front (this is what activates the schraeder valve), the insp uses 4 holes with the immediate center filled... this is why not all LP hoses work.. the stems engage in roughly the same spot but standard lp nipples have this raised point..
Dave suggestion about SLIGHTLY backing out the schraeder valve is ok.. There is much more thread than is necessary for the pressure..

17th October 2005, 17:39	#11 (permalink)
urho New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 34	Hello, In my unit normal dry suit / BCD hoses fits fine. -- Harri
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18th October 2005, 18:49	#12 (permalink)
pchanning PFO free :) Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: fixed! Posts: 454	Quote: (Originally Posted by jptaylor9) I changed the stem (nipple) on my Apex dry suit inflator; ordered an AP stem with an Apex thread from APD & swapped it over. Now use a diluent inflator hose for dry suit inflation, same hoses/connectors all round & can plumb my off board air supply into the loop. JT I got one two a few months back. I'm surprised they ended up making them after years of being different but it gets over the perennial problem you mention above. Well done APD btw. __________________ Cheers Paul The key to enlightenment... is survival.
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18th October 2005, 20:28	#13 (permalink)
sensor330 RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 594	Try different styles of whips as I managed to find some standard one that will work. Scott
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24th October 2005, 02:44	#14 (permalink)
Julle New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nummela, Finland Posts: 3	Re: Is it possible to change the connector on manual gas addition buttons? Jani, call for Antti E and buy LP-hoses from him. I have 8 LP hoses from Polar and all fit into to my unit. Have you any idea what brand KB is using, cause he didn't have any problems either at our mix course.
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24th October 2005, 04:53	#15 (permalink)
*jradomski* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "Da" Bronx Posts: 3,115	Re: Is it possible to change the connector on manual gas addition buttons? Quote: (Originally Posted by jhaaja) I would like to change the connector on the button to the same kind that I have on dry suit and bcd. Has anyone taken the button to pieces? I can not find LP hoses that will connect to the manual button. It seems that the connector on the button side is a bit longer than most on BCDs etc. JH Finland the standard nipples use a single hold with a "bar" in front (this is what activates the schraeder valve), the insp uses 4 holes with the immediate center filled... this is why not all LP hoses work.. the stems engage in roughly the same spot but standard lp nipples have this raised point.. Dave suggestion about SLIGHTLY backing out the schraeder valve is ok.. There is much more thread than is necessary for the pressure.. __________________ Joe Radomski CCR Trimix Instructor Trainer ANDI Instructor Trainer Director #10 All posts are personal opinions and DO NOT reflect any affiliated agency unless specifically stated.
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