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

jhaaja · 17th October 2005, 10:35

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

***Beanie*** · 17th October 2005, 10:43

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

probably but....

It's easier to change the drsuit and wing connectors

AP sell them

jhaaja · 17th October 2005, 11:11

I would like to use the ones that most divers use, kinda like DIR

But I could think that all YBOD divers use the one that AP sells...

JH
Finland

***Beanie*** · 17th October 2005, 11:15

Quote: (Originally Posted by jhaaja)

I would like to use the ones that most divers use, kinda like DIR

But I could think that all YBOD divers use the one that AP sells...

JH
Finland

Yeah I think most inspo divers go to the app connectors all round as its easier to do the buttons have non standard thread sizes but AP do standard size nipples and also then they fit the nice adjustable hoses

Just my 2p anyway

***schford*** · 17th October 2005, 11:22

Really interesting to read this - I had not realisied AP used non standard nipples and connectors - all mine and Sarahs fittings everywhere are just standard LPI connectors.

Stuart

***Beanie*** · 17th October 2005, 11:29

Quote: (Originally Posted by schford)

Really interesting to read this - I had not realisied AP used non standard nipples and connectors - all mine and Sarahs fittings everywhere are just standard LPI connectors.

Stuart

they are not non standard there just not quite the same as standard nipples there about 1/8" longer.
Also means that AP hoses don't always work on standard nipples

my drysuit nipple (hand crafted by me)

jhaaja · 17th October 2005, 11:39

I think I will explore the option to just simply shorten the AP nipple to fit standard hoses.

JH
Finland

dave t · 17th October 2005, 11:47

you can make an AP fitting work on the normal nipples by just turning the schreader valve out a bit,

***Beanie*** · 17th October 2005, 11:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by dave t)

you can make an AP fitting work on the normal nipples by just turning the schreader valve out a bit,

yes but...
They then stand more chance of leaking the seal on the schreader valve isn't that hot..
Welll mine did when I tried it anyway.

dave t · 17th October 2005, 12:02

Yes they are a bit "variable"

17th October 2005, 10:35	#1 (permalink)
jhaaja Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 885	Is it possible to change the connector on manual gas addition buttons? 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
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17th October 2005, 10:43	#2 (permalink)
*Beanie* Gallery Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,312	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 probably but.... It's easier to change the drsuit and wing connectors AP sell them __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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17th October 2005, 11:11	#3 (permalink)
jhaaja Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 885	I would like to use the ones that most divers use, kinda like DIR But I could think that all YBOD divers use the one that AP sells... JH Finland
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17th October 2005, 11:15	#4 (permalink)
*Beanie* Gallery Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,312	Quote: (Originally Posted by jhaaja) I would like to use the ones that most divers use, kinda like DIR But I could think that all YBOD divers use the one that AP sells... JH Finland Yeah I think most inspo divers go to the app connectors all round as its easier to do the buttons have non standard thread sizes but AP do standard size nipples and also then they fit the nice adjustable hoses Just my 2p anyway __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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17th October 2005, 11:22	#5 (permalink)
*schford* RBW Founder Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,564	Really interesting to read this - I had not realisied AP used non standard nipples and connectors - all mine and Sarahs fittings everywhere are just standard LPI connectors. Stuart
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17th October 2005, 11:29	#6 (permalink)
*Beanie* Gallery Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,312	Quote: (Originally Posted by schford) Really interesting to read this - I had not realisied AP used non standard nipples and connectors - all mine and Sarahs fittings everywhere are just standard LPI connectors. Stuart they are not non standard there just not quite the same as standard nipples there about 1/8" longer. Also means that AP hoses don't always work on standard nipples my drysuit nipple (hand crafted by me) __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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17th October 2005, 11:39	#7 (permalink)
jhaaja Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 885	I think I will explore the option to just simply shorten the AP nipple to fit standard hoses. JH Finland
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17th October 2005, 11:47	#8 (permalink)
dave t RBW Member 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: 674	you can make an AP fitting work on the normal nipples by just turning the schreader valve out a bit,
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17th October 2005, 11:54	#9 (permalink)
*Beanie* Gallery Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,312	Quote: (Originally Posted by dave t) you can make an AP fitting work on the normal nipples by just turning the schreader valve out a bit, yes but... They then stand more chance of leaking the seal on the schreader valve isn't that hot.. Welll mine did when I tried it anyway. __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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17th October 2005, 12:02	#10 (permalink)
dave t RBW Member 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: 674	Yes they are a bit "variable"
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