Evo Replacement Inflator?

njdivr · 29th November 2006, 16:22

I'm looking to replace the inlator hose assembly and Auto-Air on my Evo. Can anyone tell me where I can find and/or buy a replacement assembly? I'm looking for a standard inflator setup such as a Halcyon that I can screw onto the Evo bladder. The Evo bladder has a different connection than my other wings; it doesn't accept Halcyon, Dive Rite or OMS. Again, I want something very plain and simple; no pull dump, shorter hose and standard infator. Thank you in advance for any advice and/or recommendations you can make.

***jradomski*** · 29th November 2006, 17:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by njdivr)

I'm looking to replace the inlator hose assembly and Auto-Air on my Evo. Can anyone tell me where I can find and/or buy a replacement assembly? I'm looking for a standard inflator setup such as a Halcyon that I can screw onto the Evo bladder. The Evo bladder has a different connection than my other wings; it doesn't accept Halcyon, Dive Rite or OMS. Again, I want something very plain and simple; no pull dump, shorter hose and standard infator. Thank you in advance for any advice and/or recommendations you can make.

Just pop off the auto-air, cut the pull dump cable and the just use the hose clamp to attach a standard replacement inflator, It fits fine....

jptaylor9 · 29th November 2006, 19:04

Quote: (Originally Posted by jradomski)

Just pop off the auto-air, cut the pull dump cable and the just use the hose clamp to attach a standard replacement inflator, It fits fine....

You can pull the stainless steel pin to one side & unhook the pull coord. I fitted a standard AP inflator & made two small hole (like the Auto-Air), transfered the pin across thus keeping the pull dump operational.

Just an alternative.

njdivr · 29th November 2006, 19:36

Quote: (Originally Posted by jradomski)

Just pop off the auto-air, cut the pull dump cable and the just use the hose clamp to attach a standard replacement inflator, It fits fine....

Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately, I don't think I was clear. I'm looking to get rid of the entire inflator line from the bladder to the Auto-Air. I do not want a pull dump; I want a standard elbow. I don't want the stock inflator hose because it is at least 8" too long. I don't want the Auto-Air for a number of reasons. I'm looking for an assembly that's about 16"-18" utilizing a standard elbow and inflator.

Thanks again for any help you or someone else can offer.

jptaylor9 · 29th November 2006, 20:43

Disconnect corregated hose at other end (near dump) & cut the coord there! Fit new inflator as Joe says & cut hose shorter if required.

**Gill Envy** · 30th November 2006, 00:10

if you are going to cut anything, make sure you have considered warrenty issues...though the head is mainly the only thing you send back. but just in case you hadn't thought of that, some companies are very technical about their warrenties.

***jradomski*** · 30th November 2006, 05:35

Quote: (Originally Posted by jptaylor9)

You can pull the stainless steel pin to one side & unhook the pull coord. I fitted a standard AP inflator & made two small hole (like the Auto-Air), transfered the pin across thus keeping the pull dump operational.

Just an alternative.

I should have said cutout meaning totally remove the cable..

***jradomski*** · 30th November 2006, 05:38

Quote: (Originally Posted by njdivr)

Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately, I don't think I was clear. I'm looking to get rid of the entire inflator line from the bladder to the Auto-Air. I do not want a pull dump; I want a standard elbow. I don't want the stock inflator hose because it is at least 8" too long. I don't want the Auto-Air for a number of reasons. I'm looking for an assembly that's about 16"-18" utilizing a standard elbow and inflator.

Thanks again for any help you or someone else can offer.

Shorten the hose, and remove the cable (without the cable its no longer a pull dump).. If you are really afraid the dump will fail (doubtful) most dumps are easiy enough to permanently plug closed (I havent opened the AP one)

njdivr · 30th November 2006, 05:56

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gill Envy)

if you are going to cut anything, make sure you have considered warrenty issues...though the head is mainly the only thing you send back. but just in case you hadn't thought of that, some companies are very technical about their warrenties.

This is why I'm looking to replace the entire assembly. Should I decide to sell the unit in the future, I want to be able to return it to "stock" condition. Thank you, and the others, for the input.

***Beanie*** · 30th November 2006, 08:20

Quote: (Originally Posted by njdivr)

Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately, I don't think I was clear. I'm looking to get rid of the entire inflator line from the bladder to the Auto-Air. I do not want a pull dump; I want a standard elbow. I don't want the stock inflator hose because it is at least 8" too long. I don't want the Auto-Air for a number of reasons. I'm looking for an assembly that's about 16"-18" utilizing a standard elbow and inflator.

Thanks again for any help you or someone else can offer.

you can get a standard elbow from AP and the hoses in any length stick any inflater you want on the end of that.
I know a number of people who have done this.

29th November 2006, 16:22	#1 (permalink)
njdivr New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 13	Evo Replacement Inflator? I'm looking to replace the inlator hose assembly and Auto-Air on my Evo. Can anyone tell me where I can find and/or buy a replacement assembly? I'm looking for a standard inflator setup such as a Halcyon that I can screw onto the Evo bladder. The Evo bladder has a different connection than my other wings; it doesn't accept Halcyon, Dive Rite or OMS. Again, I want something very plain and simple; no pull dump, shorter hose and standard infator. Thank you in advance for any advice and/or recommendations you can make.
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29th November 2006, 17:54	#2 (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: 3,095	Re: Evo Replacement Inflator? Quote: (Originally Posted by njdivr) I'm looking to replace the inlator hose assembly and Auto-Air on my Evo. Can anyone tell me where I can find and/or buy a replacement assembly? I'm looking for a standard inflator setup such as a Halcyon that I can screw onto the Evo bladder. The Evo bladder has a different connection than my other wings; it doesn't accept Halcyon, Dive Rite or OMS. Again, I want something very plain and simple; no pull dump, shorter hose and standard infator. Thank you in advance for any advice and/or recommendations you can make. Just pop off the auto-air, cut the pull dump cable and the just use the hose clamp to attach a standard replacement inflator, It fits fine.... __________________ 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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29th November 2006, 19:04	#3 (permalink)
jptaylor9 Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 315	Re: Evo Replacement Inflator? Quote: (Originally Posted by jradomski) Just pop off the auto-air, cut the pull dump cable and the just use the hose clamp to attach a standard replacement inflator, It fits fine.... You can pull the stainless steel pin to one side & unhook the pull coord. I fitted a standard AP inflator & made two small hole (like the Auto-Air), transfered the pin across thus keeping the pull dump operational. Just an alternative.
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29th November 2006, 19:36	#4 (permalink)
njdivr New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 13	Re: Evo Replacement Inflator? Quote: (Originally Posted by jradomski) Just pop off the auto-air, cut the pull dump cable and the just use the hose clamp to attach a standard replacement inflator, It fits fine.... Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately, I don't think I was clear. I'm looking to get rid of the entire inflator line from the bladder to the Auto-Air. I do not want a pull dump; I want a standard elbow. I don't want the stock inflator hose because it is at least 8" too long. I don't want the Auto-Air for a number of reasons. I'm looking for an assembly that's about 16"-18" utilizing a standard elbow and inflator. Thanks again for any help you or someone else can offer.
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29th November 2006, 20:43	#5 (permalink)
jptaylor9 Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 315	Re: Evo Replacement Inflator? Disconnect corregated hose at other end (near dump) & cut the coord there! Fit new inflator as Joe says & cut hose shorter if required.
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30th November 2006, 00:10	#6 (permalink)
Gill Envy Shearwater Copis Divers Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Other CCR Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: seattle Posts: 1,341	Re: Evo Replacement Inflator? if you are going to cut anything, make sure you have considered warrenty issues...though the head is mainly the only thing you send back. but just in case you hadn't thought of that, some companies are very technical about their warrenties. __________________ Gill Envy ...Because I wasn't born with gills! ><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>
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30th November 2006, 05:35	#7 (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: 3,095	Re: Evo Replacement Inflator? Quote: (Originally Posted by jptaylor9) You can pull the stainless steel pin to one side & unhook the pull coord. I fitted a standard AP inflator & made two small hole (like the Auto-Air), transfered the pin across thus keeping the pull dump operational. Just an alternative. I should have said cutout meaning totally remove the cable.. __________________ 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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30th November 2006, 05:38	#8 (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: 3,095	Re: Evo Replacement Inflator? Quote: (Originally Posted by njdivr) Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately, I don't think I was clear. I'm looking to get rid of the entire inflator line from the bladder to the Auto-Air. I do not want a pull dump; I want a standard elbow. I don't want the stock inflator hose because it is at least 8" too long. I don't want the Auto-Air for a number of reasons. I'm looking for an assembly that's about 16"-18" utilizing a standard elbow and inflator. Thanks again for any help you or someone else can offer. Shorten the hose, and remove the cable (without the cable its no longer a pull dump).. If you are really afraid the dump will fail (doubtful) most dumps are easiy enough to permanently plug closed (I havent opened the AP one) __________________ 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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30th November 2006, 05:56	#9 (permalink)
njdivr New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 13	Re: Evo Replacement Inflator? Quote: (Originally Posted by Gill Envy) if you are going to cut anything, make sure you have considered warrenty issues...though the head is mainly the only thing you send back. but just in case you hadn't thought of that, some companies are very technical about their warrenties. This is why I'm looking to replace the entire assembly. Should I decide to sell the unit in the future, I want to be able to return it to "stock" condition. Thank you, and the others, for the input.
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30th November 2006, 08:20	#10 (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: 3,292	Re: Evo Replacement Inflator? Quote: (Originally Posted by njdivr) Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately, I don't think I was clear. I'm looking to get rid of the entire inflator line from the bladder to the Auto-Air. I do not want a pull dump; I want a standard elbow. I don't want the stock inflator hose because it is at least 8" too long. I don't want the Auto-Air for a number of reasons. I'm looking for an assembly that's about 16"-18" utilizing a standard elbow and inflator. Thanks again for any help you or someone else can offer. you can get a standard elbow from AP and the hoses in any length stick any inflater you want on the end of that. I know a number of people who have done this. __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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