Mouth Piece hoses

Pierre Farrugia · 25th October 2005, 22:29

Hello all,

I was watching a pic of me underwater (really sexy

) and noticed how long the hoses are from each side. Do you think this is normal or should chop some out?

sensor330 · 26th October 2005, 00:11

My hoses use to look like yours but then I switched over to a BP and all the excess hose is gone. With the BP I notice that the Rebreather sits in a different postion. If I were you I wouldn't cut the hoses.

Scott

***Louby Lou*** · 26th October 2005, 01:20

I think its what you feel comfy with

My problem was me being too little and the hoses being too long

I cut my hoses down on the advice of my instructor. I was finding that they were far too long and causing a constriction particularly as they bent sharply back on themselves. The profile of my mouth and hoses looked like a huge W

Westwinds · 26th October 2005, 03:06

I never thought about how long my mouth piece hoses were until I saw your image. As seen in the attached images, my hoses appear even longer. I am interested (now) in the experiences of others in regard to shortening the mouth piece hoses.

If you shortened the hoses: What were the advantages? Disadvantages? And would you shorten them again if you could start over?

You can also see that my initial problem was not the length of the mouth piece hoses but the insanely long handset hose and my short arms combined with dry gloves. I have since revised my setup and run the handset like the Inspiration classic. I shorten the hose by looping it on itself once inside the case before running it over my shoulder and clipping it off.

Westwinds

(images courtesy of Warren Lo Photogrpahy)

Padowan · 26th October 2005, 08:41

I shortened my hoses a while back. I took 5 rings out of the ADV side, and 4 rings out of the exhale side (this is because the hoses were exactly the same length originally, but the ADV is one ring longer than the normal T-Piece) this had meant that they sit closer to my head, which I prefer. What I do find though is that my head movement it more limited than it was before, but this isn't a problem to be, as I find that I do most of my looking around by spiniing my whole torso.

Before:

Now:

My advice if you're gonna shorten them, is to do it little bit at a time, as you can always take more off but you can't put any back on!!

Another small point, it's a real pain in the ass getting the fittings apart and back together - even with the "proper" tool....

Si

***Decodiver*** · 26th October 2005, 09:12

Hi Pierre,

Unless you need to, as described by Lou, I would opt not to shorten the hoses, they look just fine as they are and are no different to a lot of peoples.

Remember that reducing the length of your hoses also has an effect on the WOB, in fact it makes WOB easier! Not, as I am sure you realise, with the CE approved Inspiration, an issue.

Cheers,

Dave Cooper.

***Beanie*** · 26th October 2005, 09:18

the other thing to do which helps, is point the t peices out instead of straight down the lungs.

you then end up with more of a loop

jhaaja · 26th October 2005, 09:36

What is the best source to buy a good hose tool to take the hose connector apart? Or can someone provide a drawing of the tool? JH Finland

decoweenie · 26th October 2005, 10:22

Quote: (Originally Posted by jhaaja)

What is the best source to buy a good hose tool to take the hose connector apart?

Oxycheq has them.

MAD · 26th October 2005, 10:35

Quote: (Originally Posted by jhaaja)

What is the best source to buy a good hose tool to take the hose connector apart? Or can someone provide a drawing of the tool? JH Finland

No drawing... but it looks like this....

hose_tool.jpg

25th October 2005, 22:29	#1 (permalink)
Pierre Farrugia Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Malta Posts: 636	Mouth Piece hoses Hello all, I was watching a pic of me underwater (really sexy ) and noticed how long the hoses are from each side. Do you think this is normal or should chop some out? __________________ Pierre Farrugia My wife told me " If you don't quit diving I'm going to leave you" My reply " God, I'll miss you" www.atlam.org www.divemed.com
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26th October 2005, 00:11	#2 (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	Re: Mouth Piece hoses My hoses use to look like yours but then I switched over to a BP and all the excess hose is gone. With the BP I notice that the Rebreather sits in a different postion. If I were you I wouldn't cut the hoses. Scott
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26th October 2005, 01:20	#3 (permalink)
*Louby Lou* XLVI WC! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Roman Corinium! Posts: 1,049	Re: Mouth Piece hoses I think its what you feel comfy with My problem was me being too little and the hoses being too long I cut my hoses down on the advice of my instructor. I was finding that they were far too long and causing a constriction particularly as they bent sharply back on themselves. The profile of my mouth and hoses looked like a huge W __________________ Miss Lou x Use of RBW is subject to the Rebreatherworld Terms and Conditions - Please read! Outlaw Divers - Sssh we're diving! You heff vays uff dealink vis zem, oh Miss RBW Admin! - Rob Davie Feb 06
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26th October 2005, 03:06	#4 (permalink)
Westwinds Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 89	Re: Mouth Piece hoses I never thought about how long my mouth piece hoses were until I saw your image. As seen in the attached images, my hoses appear even longer. I am interested (now) in the experiences of others in regard to shortening the mouth piece hoses. If you shortened the hoses: What were the advantages? Disadvantages? And would you shorten them again if you could start over? You can also see that my initial problem was not the length of the mouth piece hoses but the insanely long handset hose and my short arms combined with dry gloves. I have since revised my setup and run the handset like the Inspiration classic. I shorten the hose by looping it on itself once inside the case before running it over my shoulder and clipping it off. Westwinds (images courtesy of Warren Lo Photogrpahy) __________________ Located in Canada Last edited by Westwinds : 30th December 2005 at 04:06.
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26th October 2005, 08:41	#5 (permalink)
Padowan RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Exeter, UK. Posts: 526	Re: Mouth Piece hoses I shortened my hoses a while back. I took 5 rings out of the ADV side, and 4 rings out of the exhale side (this is because the hoses were exactly the same length originally, but the ADV is one ring longer than the normal T-Piece) this had meant that they sit closer to my head, which I prefer. What I do find though is that my head movement it more limited than it was before, but this isn't a problem to be, as I find that I do most of my looking around by spiniing my whole torso. Before: Now: My advice if you're gonna shorten them, is to do it little bit at a time, as you can always take more off but you can't put any back on!! Another small point, it's a real pain in the ass getting the fittings apart and back together - even with the "proper" tool.... Si __________________ Padowan The future's bright, the future's Yellow .....for now padowan.net - Latest Video: Scapa Flow Rebreather Diving
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26th October 2005, 09:12	#6 (permalink)
*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,194	Re: Mouth Piece hoses Hi Pierre, Unless you need to, as described by Lou, I would opt not to shorten the hoses, they look just fine as they are and are no different to a lot of peoples. Remember that reducing the length of your hoses also has an effect on the WOB, in fact it makes WOB easier! Not, as I am sure you realise, with the CE approved Inspiration, an issue. Cheers, Dave Cooper. __________________ CCR/OC Trimix Instructor Trainer CCR Training to Mixed Gas in Switzerland, France, UK & Germany on Megalodon/COPIS-Megalodon/KISS/Sport KISS/Ouroboros/rEvo/Inspiration/Evolution/Sentinel www.zerogravitydiving.com Rebreather World Terms & Conditions
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26th October 2005, 09:18	#7 (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	Re: Mouth Piece hoses the other thing to do which helps, is point the t peices out instead of straight down the lungs. you then end up with more of a loop __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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26th October 2005, 09:36	#8 (permalink)
jhaaja Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 885	Re: Mouth Piece hoses What is the best source to buy a good hose tool to take the hose connector apart? Or can someone provide a drawing of the tool? JH Finland
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26th October 2005, 10:22	#9 (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: Mouth Piece hoses Quote: (Originally Posted by jhaaja) What is the best source to buy a good hose tool to take the hose connector apart? Oxycheq has them. __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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26th October 2005, 10:35	#10 (permalink)
MAD RBW Writer Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 71	Re: Mouth Piece hoses Quote: (Originally Posted by jhaaja) What is the best source to buy a good hose tool to take the hose connector apart? Or can someone provide a drawing of the tool? JH Finland No drawing... but it looks like this.... hose_tool.jpg Last edited by MAD : 26th October 2005 at 10:52.
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