SPG Replacement

Percy · 26th June 2008, 12:42

Hi Guys and Gal's, sorry if this has been covered before but has anyone replaced the rubbish SPG's that come as standard with the Classic Inspiration. (you know the little plastic things...not the chunky ones that first appeared years ago)
Mine are now leaking and slow to respond so it's time to replace them however I fancy something a little more robust.
Any ideas, ....and did you have to replace the whole hose at the same time.

Percy

zzzzzzzz · 26th June 2008, 17:27

Hi,

There are several SPGs to chose from, look toward the 2" diameter thin profile brass and glass.

Regarding HP hoses, the Poseidon kevlar hoses are nice and thin, easy to run and less bulky overall. They are available in two lengths, standard and short.

divemasterrob · 27th June 2008, 03:44

that's interesting - I have ALSO a small leak at the swaged fitting. It's a "thro away hose". DAM! To be fair tho'... the hose does a sterling effort to hold 200+ BAR, unlike the Low Pressure inflators etc! The swaged fitting allows the nut to be titghtened, leaving the hose free to spin - avoiding a twisted hose. I would prefer to have and APD kind of connector, although somewhat more difficult, remove that weakness.

The small guages (Cressi Brand) suit MY needs, as they are nice & SMALL! The guage itself is great quality, robust and accurate. Perhaps you might have a particular issue with the guages or something particular to your needs...

Ther are a variety of products on the market to suit any requirement, check out the options... but be aware OEM's mostly REBADGE gear, so it might be prudent to have a good look at the gear first! I notice Diverite use Cressi Guages, as do many others.

davermo · 12th August 2008, 09:03

Regarding the Poseidon hoses... don't forget that they also come in custom length...

/Andreas

lizardland · 12th August 2008, 09:10

Can't you just replace the swivel rather than the whole gauge & hose? They're only a couple of quid for a new one.

**PhilSiswick** · 12th August 2008, 11:24

Quote: (Originally Posted by lizardland)

Can't you just replace the swivel rather than the whole gauge & hose? They're only a couple of quid for a new one.

That's what I did - probably cost me less than 5 quid and took less than 5 minutes. Leaks gone....

Cheers,

**Fun Under Pressure** · 12th August 2008, 17:40

I must replaced the hoses too. And i have use the Aqualung small 400 bar SPG´s. Now i have the same on my MEG and it work´s.

scunick · 13th August 2008, 09:59

Quote: (Originally Posted by Percy)

Hi Guys and Gal's, sorry if this has been covered before but has anyone replaced the rubbish SPG's that come as standard with the Classic Inspiration. (you know the little plastic things...not the chunky ones that first appeared years ago)
Mine are now leaking and slow to respond so it's time to replace them however I fancy something a little more robust.
Any ideas, ....and did you have to replace the whole hose at the same time.

Percy

Those are the same ones that came on my Vision and I couldn't wait to bin them

. The one was eventually used as a rattle for my little Angel (and angel untill she turned 2 that is) and the other made its way swiftly into the trash. I replaced them with some small Suunto Gauges and have never looked back.
Here is a pic of the ones I have used

atb

Nick

blue_dubai · 13th August 2008, 10:17

I am also not very happy with the SPG`s from AP and think of replacing them with the following ones from the German company DTUAG.

© DTUAG - 2008

Once you are on the webpage, click the link for "Manometer" on the left.

I bought two of them for my stages. They are good quality and easy to read underwater.

26th June 2008, 12:42	#1 (permalink)
Percy New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: sussex.uk Posts: 15	SPG Replacement Hi Guys and Gal's, sorry if this has been covered before but has anyone replaced the rubbish SPG's that come as standard with the Classic Inspiration. (you know the little plastic things...not the chunky ones that first appeared years ago) Mine are now leaking and slow to respond so it's time to replace them however I fancy something a little more robust. Any ideas, ....and did you have to replace the whole hose at the same time. Percy
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26th June 2008, 17:27	#2 (permalink)
zzzzzzzz RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 120	Re: SPG Replacement Hi, There are several SPGs to chose from, look toward the 2" diameter thin profile brass and glass. Regarding HP hoses, the Poseidon kevlar hoses are nice and thin, easy to run and less bulky overall. They are available in two lengths, standard and short. __________________ z
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27th June 2008, 03:44	#3 (permalink)
divemasterrob RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: australia Posts: 16	Re: SPG Replacement that's interesting - I have ALSO a small leak at the swaged fitting. It's a "thro away hose". DAM! To be fair tho'... the hose does a sterling effort to hold 200+ BAR, unlike the Low Pressure inflators etc! The swaged fitting allows the nut to be titghtened, leaving the hose free to spin - avoiding a twisted hose. I would prefer to have and APD kind of connector, although somewhat more difficult, remove that weakness. The small guages (Cressi Brand) suit MY needs, as they are nice & SMALL! The guage itself is great quality, robust and accurate. Perhaps you might have a particular issue with the guages or something particular to your needs... Ther are a variety of products on the market to suit any requirement, check out the options... but be aware OEM's mostly REBADGE gear, so it might be prudent to have a good look at the gear first! I notice Diverite use Cressi Guages, as do many others. __________________ It's only kinky the first time!
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12th August 2008, 09:03	#4 (permalink)
davermo New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 3	Re: SPG Replacement Regarding the Poseidon hoses... don't forget that they also come in custom length... /Andreas
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12th August 2008, 09:10	#5 (permalink)
lizardland Yak Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North... Posts: 1,390	Re: SPG Replacement Can't you just replace the swivel rather than the whole gauge & hose? They're only a couple of quid for a new one. __________________ Can you imagine drifting along in the sea with your mouth open and a load of f***ing plankton going in? You'd like it, would you? www.westons-cider.co.uk Azerbaijani Association of Technical Divers Publicity Officer and Goat Wrangler
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12th August 2008, 11:24	#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: SPG Replacement Quote: (Originally Posted by lizardland) Can't you just replace the swivel rather than the whole gauge & hose? They're only a couple of quid for a new one. That's what I did - probably cost me less than 5 quid and took less than 5 minutes. Leaks gone.... 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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12th August 2008, 17:40	#7 (permalink)
Fun Under Pressure Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 811	Re: SPG Replacement I must replaced the hoses too. And i have use the Aqualung small 400 bar SPG´s. Now i have the same on my MEG and it work´s. __________________ Cheers Markku Meg # 773 Dive my dreams is my life-task
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13th August 2008, 09:59	#8 (permalink)
scunick Nick Cunningham-Moorat Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Other CCR Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Africa - Cape Town Posts: 110	Re: SPG Replacement Quote: (Originally Posted by Percy) Hi Guys and Gal's, sorry if this has been covered before but has anyone replaced the rubbish SPG's that come as standard with the Classic Inspiration. (you know the little plastic things...not the chunky ones that first appeared years ago) Mine are now leaking and slow to respond so it's time to replace them however I fancy something a little more robust. Any ideas, ....and did you have to replace the whole hose at the same time. Percy Those are the same ones that came on my Vision and I couldn't wait to bin them. The one was eventually used as a rattle for my little Angel (and angel untill she turned 2 that is) and the other made its way swiftly into the trash. I replaced them with some small Suunto Gauges and have never looked back. Here is a pic of the ones I have used atb Nick Last edited by scunick : 13th August 2008 at 10:12.
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13th August 2008, 10:17	#9 (permalink)
blue_dubai RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubai Posts: 50	Re: SPG Replacement I am also not very happy with the SPG`s from AP and think of replacing them with the following ones from the German company DTUAG. © DTUAG - 2008 Once you are on the webpage, click the link for "Manometer" on the left. I bought two of them for my stages. They are good quality and easy to read underwater. __________________ Best Regards, Saman Last edited by blue_dubai : 13th August 2008 at 10:19.
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