Where to Mount an Argon Bottle on a Classic?

lizardland · 6th June 2005, 10:24

As the title says, 1.5L Luxfer ally bottle, too fat for a DIR stylie waist mount.

Jamie B · 6th June 2005, 10:32

I drilled some holes into the case on one side and mounted it on a g-snap there. Just behind where the wing sits.

You need to be careful any bolts cannot foul the counterlungs though. I am going to cover my bolts with a plastic cap but to be honest they are so short there isn't a problem.

Some interesting alternatives here:

http://www.yorkshire-divers.co.uk/fo...ighlight=argon

Jamie

***Decodiver*** · 6th June 2005, 10:55

I used a CCR G-Snap, one with the bolts welded on, and placed it on my left side on the black part of the case and as flush as possible with the yellow cover.

The cam band for the dil cylinder needs to be loosened slightly then placed over the G-Snap and retightened.

Cheers,

Dave Cooper.

lizardland · 6th June 2005, 10:58

Quote: (Originally Posted by jptaylor9)

add a reg for an AAS.

Er... things would have to be pretty bad for me to want to bail to my argon bottle

***EBT*** · 6th June 2005, 15:53

Guzzler of rodent emissions....

You know where mine is, works fine, but makes the unit a tad wide.

Some folks fitted the feet from Portland Oceaneering, which are pre-drilled to take a G-snap, letting you put a tank there. I dont like this simply because of its impact on trim and the new line trap it forms. It can make fitting the scrubber can a tad more "interesting" too.

Other options are;

- Plate mounted. the 1.5L is a tad chunky for this.

- Harness mounted (wreck style), this is probably going to be my next fettle.

- Inflate using your rich bailout (not for me, I like to keep bailouts as just that, although it does cut down on bottles to carry).

/Zak

PS. Chaps, Stuarts talking about a Classic KISS.

lizardland · 6th June 2005, 16:14

Quote: (Originally Posted by wreckweasel)

Guzzler of rodent emissions...

Moving on...

Quote:

You know where mine is, works fine,

You would think I would have paid closer attention wouldn't you. Unfortunately I was labouring under the impression that a set of bagpipes made a viable diving system and everyone else was wrong.

Quote:

but makes the unit a tad wide.

That was nothing to do with the unit, Mr TwoChocolateCrepes.

Quote:

Other options are;

- Plate mounted. the 1.5L is a tad chunky for this.

I've never liked this way.

Quote:

- Harness mounted (wreck style), this is probably going to be my next fettle.

I had considered it but thought the 1.5 might be a bit too fat for that as well, especially if carrying stages.

Quote:

- Inflate using your rich bailout (not for me.

Nor I, for the reason you say. It stops being bailout when you are using it as a normal part of the dive.

Cheers,

Stuart

***EBT*** · 6th June 2005, 16:34

Quote: (Originally Posted by lizardland)

That was nothing to do with the unit, Mr TwoChocolateCrepes.

and not a wafer thin mint in sight... *sigh*

Here ya go, I stick mine on the side of the CL case, using a G snap. This shot was taken from a year when the UK had some decent sea diving weather.

6th June 2005, 10:24	#1 (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: 1,250	Where to Mount an Argon Bottle on a Classic KISS? As the title says, 1.5L Luxfer ally bottle, too fat for a DIR stylie waist mount.
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Jamie B Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK Posts: 172	I drilled some holes into the case on one side and mounted it on a g-snap there. Just behind where the wing sits. You need to be careful any bolts cannot foul the counterlungs though. I am going to cover my bolts with a plastic cap but to be honest they are so short there isn't a problem. Some interesting alternatives here: http://www.yorkshire-divers.co.uk/fo...ighlight=argon Jamie
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*EBT* Apprentice Luddite Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: UK, Brighton Posts: 1,929	Guzzler of rodent emissions.... You know where mine is, works fine, but makes the unit a tad wide. Some folks fitted the feet from Portland Oceaneering, which are pre-drilled to take a G-snap, letting you put a tank there. I dont like this simply because of its impact on trim and the new line trap it forms. It can make fitting the scrubber can a tad more "interesting" too. Other options are; - Plate mounted. the 1.5L is a tad chunky for this. - Harness mounted (wreck style), this is probably going to be my next fettle. - Inflate using your rich bailout (not for me, I like to keep bailouts as just that, although it does cut down on bottles to carry). /Zak PS. Chaps, Stuarts talking about a Classic KISS. __________________ Eagles May Soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines! Rebreather World Terms of service Real diving t-shirts for real divers
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lizardland Yak Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North... Posts: 1,250	Quote: (Originally Posted by wreckweasel) Guzzler of rodent emissions... Moving on... Quote: You know where mine is, works fine, You would think I would have paid closer attention wouldn't you. Unfortunately I was labouring under the impression that a set of bagpipes made a viable diving system and everyone else was wrong. Quote: but makes the unit a tad wide. That was nothing to do with the unit, Mr TwoChocolateCrepes. Quote: Other options are; - Plate mounted. the 1.5L is a tad chunky for this. I've never liked this way. Quote: - Harness mounted (wreck style), this is probably going to be my next fettle. I had considered it but thought the 1.5 might be a bit too fat for that as well, especially if carrying stages. Quote: - Inflate using your rich bailout (not for me. Nor I, for the reason you say. It stops being bailout when you are using it as a normal part of the dive. Cheers, Stuart
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