Best way to mount a 3l to the outside

Ned Kelly · 11th July 2008, 14:56

Hi

Has anybody got any suggestions on the best way of mounting another 3L on an Inspiration? for the shallower stuff rather than be taking 7Ls

Thanks
Ged

matt crane · 11th July 2008, 18:50

Quote: (Originally Posted by Ned Kelly)

Hi

Has anybody got any suggestions on the best way of mounting another 3L on an Inspiration? for the shallower stuff rather than be taking 7Ls

Thanks
Ged

This is what I used on my classic and now on my Inspiration Vision, I know it specifically mentions the evolution but they can be used on all the Inspirations, the only difference is that with the classic you may need to drill the two holes if you dont want to use the existing cam bands:
A.P.Diving Direct

Tim Franks · 11th July 2008, 19:03

The AP evolution brackets are made by metalsub. I have a pair of their standard pony brackets (rather than the special evolution ones) mounted to the plastic case of my vision. They fit the contour of the edge of the box and are just about perfect for offboard 3's.

KENT TOOLING · 12th July 2008, 09:05

Quote: (Originally Posted by Ned Kelly)

Hi

Has anybody got any suggestions on the best way of mounting another 3L on an Inspiration? for the shallower stuff rather than be taking 7Ls

Thanks
Ged

We at kent tooling manufacture quick release pony brackets that can be bolt on to the sides of the cases, they come in either LEFT or RIGHT HAND

John

Tim Franks · 12th July 2008, 19:55

Sorry John I didn’t know your brackets would fit onto the inspo plastic box – in that case I would recommend the brackets by Kent Tooling!
Very, very well made kit and, I suspect, a tad cheaper than the metal sub ones.

Andy Barker APS · 12th July 2008, 22:33

HI I use KT brackets one for a 3lt bail out RHside & 2lt suit inflo & green force
battery pack on the LHside.
Andy

betti154 · 13th July 2008, 23:59

I use the AP/Metalsub brackets on my Inspo/Vision for mounting a 3L or my small inflation bottle. It works fine, though with the longer 3L you need to be careful that you don't block access to the onboard valves.

Stewybear · 14th July 2008, 05:59

Quote: (Originally Posted by betti154)

I use the AP/Metalsub brackets on my Inspo/Vision for mounting a 3L or my small inflation bottle. It works fine, though with the longer 3L you need to be careful that you don't block access to the onboard valves.

I found that even with the cylinders as high as they can go, I had trouble reaching the onboard valves. Had to really crank my wrist and use fingertips. The offboard cylinders just got in the way of where my arm needed to be. There was loads of space around the valve, just couldn't comfortably get to it.

I ended up making two brackets that relocated the brackets two inches further back. Made all the difference and it doesn't get in the way of opening the case either. They are just a bit of flat plate bend at 30 degrees.

Regards
Stewart

divemasterrob · 20th July 2008, 20:47

That's a question I personally had some itensive navel-gazing over too!
The Narked at 90 stand seemed to me to be a nice way to go... but seemed a little expensive, and lightweight... SO...
I built an aluminium box that sits beneath the YBOD.
The base allows a box to be made with 300mm width and 150mm depth or 12 by 6 inches. THat dimension allows a stubby 3L pony, which is neat, tidy and streamlined.
THIS allows a permanent bail-out for dives in shallow depths AND backup of 7L - 12L stage and extra gas options to boot. ALL GOOD stuff!

blue_dubai · 21st July 2008, 10:01

@Divemasterrob:

can you upload some pictures of your configuration?
I am very interested to see the set-up.
Thanks,
regards,
Saman

11th July 2008, 14:56	#1 (permalink)
Ned Kelly New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 7	Best way to mount a 3l to the outside Hi Has anybody got any suggestions on the best way of mounting another 3L on an Inspiration? for the shallower stuff rather than be taking 7Ls Thanks Ged Last edited by Ned Kelly : 11th July 2008 at 15:56.
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11th July 2008, 18:50	#2 (permalink)
matt crane RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 149	Re: Best way to mount a 3l to the outside Quote: (Originally Posted by Ned Kelly) Hi Has anybody got any suggestions on the best way of mounting another 3L on an Inspiration? for the shallower stuff rather than be taking 7Ls Thanks Ged This is what I used on my classic and now on my Inspiration Vision, I know it specifically mentions the evolution but they can be used on all the Inspirations, the only difference is that with the classic you may need to drill the two holes if you dont want to use the existing cam bands: A.P.Diving Direct
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11th July 2008, 19:03	#3 (permalink)
Tim Franks RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northern England Posts: 20	Re: Best way to mount a 3l to the outside The AP evolution brackets are made by metalsub. I have a pair of their standard pony brackets (rather than the special evolution ones) mounted to the plastic case of my vision. They fit the contour of the edge of the box and are just about perfect for offboard 3's.
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12th July 2008, 09:05	#4 (permalink)
KENT TOOLING New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK Posts: 52	Re: Best way to mount a 3l to the outside Quote: (Originally Posted by Ned Kelly) Hi Has anybody got any suggestions on the best way of mounting another 3L on an Inspiration? for the shallower stuff rather than be taking 7Ls Thanks Ged We at kent tooling manufacture quick release pony brackets that can be bolt on to the sides of the cases, they come in either LEFT or RIGHT HAND John __________________ John Perrin +44 01227 700015 (Technical Director) KENT TOOLING (Diving Products) www.divingproducts.co.uk Fire & Smoke Damper Manufactures +44 01227 700015 www.tri-prodanpers.co.uk
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12th July 2008, 19:55	#5 (permalink)
Tim Franks RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northern England Posts: 20	Re: Best way to mount a 3l to the outside Sorry John I didn’t know your brackets would fit onto the inspo plastic box – in that case I would recommend the brackets by Kent Tooling! Very, very well made kit and, I suspect, a tad cheaper than the metal sub ones.
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12th July 2008, 22:33	#6 (permalink)
Andy Barker APS New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bury St Edmunds Suffolk UK Posts: 29	Re: Best way to mount a 3l to the outside HI I use KT brackets one for a 3lt bail out RHside & 2lt suit inflo & green force battery pack on the LHside. Andy
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13th July 2008, 23:59	#7 (permalink)
betti154 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 67	Re: Best way to mount a 3l to the outside I use the AP/Metalsub brackets on my Inspo/Vision for mounting a 3L or my small inflation bottle. It works fine, though with the longer 3L you need to be careful that you don't block access to the onboard valves. __________________ Damien Siviero http://damiensivero.com
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14th July 2008, 05:59	#8 (permalink)
Stewybear New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bury St Edmunds Posts: 25	Re: Best way to mount a 3l to the outside Quote: (Originally Posted by betti154) I use the AP/Metalsub brackets on my Inspo/Vision for mounting a 3L or my small inflation bottle. It works fine, though with the longer 3L you need to be careful that you don't block access to the onboard valves. I found that even with the cylinders as high as they can go, I had trouble reaching the onboard valves. Had to really crank my wrist and use fingertips. The offboard cylinders just got in the way of where my arm needed to be. There was loads of space around the valve, just couldn't comfortably get to it. I ended up making two brackets that relocated the brackets two inches further back. Made all the difference and it doesn't get in the way of opening the case either. They are just a bit of flat plate bend at 30 degrees. Regards Stewart
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20th July 2008, 20:47	#9 (permalink)
divemasterrob RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: australia Posts: 16	Re: Best way to mount a 3l to the outside That's a question I personally had some itensive navel-gazing over too! The Narked at 90 stand seemed to me to be a nice way to go... but seemed a little expensive, and lightweight... SO... I built an aluminium box that sits beneath the YBOD. The base allows a box to be made with 300mm width and 150mm depth or 12 by 6 inches. THat dimension allows a stubby 3L pony, which is neat, tidy and streamlined. THIS allows a permanent bail-out for dives in shallow depths AND backup of 7L - 12L stage and extra gas options to boot. ALL GOOD stuff! __________________ It's only kinky the first time!
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21st July 2008, 10:01	#10 (permalink)
blue_dubai RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubai Posts: 50	Re: Best way to mount a 3l to the outside @Divemasterrob: can you upload some pictures of your configuration? I am very interested to see the set-up. Thanks, regards, Saman
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