Mk 15.5 Cooper Hoses

SteveL · 21st September 2006, 12:26

Well - made the jump and got the Cooper hoses for the 15.5 -

pretty much sums it up and the avatar is the colour of all you other guys out there that want some

I ordered the 22 inch hoses, I have an original Mk mouthpiece and they were a direct fit on this end - just a smige of grease to get the hose over the inhale side mushroom valve basket. Once on I put some rubber tape around the outside so the the hose clamp wouldn't cut in at all.

The hoses slide on far enough so that the first metal loop sits right behind the valve basket - so there is no chance this will move - (other mouthpieces will have a different set up here but this is what I've got)

On the centre section end the spigots are smaller then the ID of the hoses - I considered making up some adaptors but have a look at the photos and you can see that if you use a wide hose clamp and some more rubber tape the hoses clamp down really nicely with no "crimping" at all.

If you feel carfully it is clear that the lip on the end of the spigot is proud of the hose clamp - so I am confident that the hoses are secure.

I pulled and twisted them pretty hard and they didn't come off - actually I pulled and twisted a hell of a lot more than you could do UW with out the mouthpiece comming out.

Dived them on the W/E to 50m - have to say that the WOB is definatly lower than the old ones. The inside of the cooper hoses is quite smooth - not perfectly but certainly not corroguated .

They moved well and I didnt feel any resistance up or down - left or right.

I need to dive them a bit more but I may put some ring weights in the centre as they did appear a bit more "floaty" but far from being anoying.

All in all I'm very pleased.

All the Best

Steve L

viscya · 21st September 2006, 16:48

Nice shots. I was considering getting some of these for my Kiss. How did you order them?

SteveL · 22nd September 2006, 08:14

Just do a search for cooper hoses on this forum and the address in the USA is there somewhere - sorry I am away from my usual computer and don't have the address with me - but it was no trouble ordering direct from the manufacturer.

Regards,

S

hoppyinca · 23rd September 2006, 22:14

Quote: (Originally Posted by viscya)

Nice shots. I was considering getting some of these for my Kiss. How did you order them?

Herbert Cooper Co.
121 Main St., Genesee PA 16923, United States
ph. (814)228-3417
fx. (814)228-3500
Boris hose part number is: HC215-24-22
Part No break down
PN – diameter – length
Dia: 24 = 1.5” ID
Dia: 20 = 1.25” ID

their lead time is pretty long... delievery for parts ordered earlier this month will be Mar 2007...
As someone else had mentioned on the board, everything is done vai phone and fax.

Hoppyinca

RebreatherDave · 26th September 2006, 04:40

I hear the hoses are around $500 for two! A helluva way to pimp your rig though!

koputai · 26th September 2006, 12:34

More like $200 for two, but I'm sure Steve can chime in with the exact cost.

Cheers,
Jason.
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SteveL · 27th September 2006, 05:45

Yep - US$ 54.41 bucks each

I can't believe the delivery time though???? I ordered mine straight off the shelf - delivered to Australia in 10 days -

They told me at the time ( 4 weeks ago) that they had several hoses in stock - thats not to say that someone hasnt placed a big order since....but March 07 seems a long way out.......

Steve

HMP · 23rd October 2006, 14:23

Hi
I'm thinking of doing the same, but I may need a new DSV as well for the 15.5. Any thoughts on good ones?
Cheers

RebreatherDave · 26th October 2006, 04:19

For $100 USD for a pair, that's really inexpensive.....in fact, that is cheaper then the $300 from AP....

I wonder if they make them with smooth rubber ends that will fit on the AP DSV just like AP's factory black rubber hoses do......I have never taken the4 hose ends off on my Inspo but I think it is a taper system that pinches down on the end, and the collar locks it all together....

Would be nice to have a set of Coopers if they fit like original equipment....

teksimple · 26th October 2006, 06:19

Quote: (Originally Posted by HMP)

Hi
I'm thinking of doing the same, but I may need a new DSV as well for the 15.5. Any thoughts on good ones?
Cheers

So far I like my SMI DSV (the one on the PRISM Topaz) the best and it fits my Cooper hoses perfectly. I have otherwise tried the Inspiration, Jetsam, Optima, and the original Mark 15 mouthpiece.

21st September 2006, 16:48	#2 (permalink)
viscya Wrecking Crew Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Marlton New Jersey Posts: 138	Re: Mk 15.5 Cooper Hoses Nice shots. I was considering getting some of these for my Kiss. How did you order them? __________________ "There is nothing majestic or dignified about being left to silently rot and collapse under heaps of old fishing net forgotten and unappreciated in dark and unvisited waters." DrMike
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22nd September 2006, 08:14	#3 (permalink)
SteveL Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 222	Re: Mk 15.5 Cooper Hoses Just do a search for cooper hoses on this forum and the address in the USA is there somewhere - sorry I am away from my usual computer and don't have the address with me - but it was no trouble ordering direct from the manufacturer. Regards, S
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23rd September 2006, 22:14	#4 (permalink)
hoppyinca New Member Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA USA Posts: 252	Re: Mk 15.5 Cooper Hoses Quote: (Originally Posted by viscya) Nice shots. I was considering getting some of these for my Kiss. How did you order them? Herbert Cooper Co. 121 Main St., Genesee PA 16923, United States ph. (814)228-3417 fx. (814)228-3500 Boris hose part number is: HC215-24-22 Part No break down PN – diameter – length Dia: 24 = 1.5” ID Dia: 20 = 1.25” ID their lead time is pretty long... delievery for parts ordered earlier this month will be Mar 2007... As someone else had mentioned on the board, everything is done vai phone and fax. Hoppyinca
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26th September 2006, 04:40	#5 (permalink)
RebreatherDave Maximum **** Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s:** Join Date: May 2005 Location: L.A., where the debris meets the sea Posts: 226	Re: Mk 15.5 Cooper Hoses I hear the hoses are around $500 for two! A helluva way to pimp your rig though!
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26th September 2006, 12:34	#6 (permalink)
koputai Subsea Systems Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Other CCR Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other CCR Other SCR Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 340	Re: Mk 15.5 Cooper Hoses More like $200 for two, but I'm sure Steve can chime in with the exact cost. Cheers, Jason. Subsea Systems - Rebreather Solutions
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27th September 2006, 05:45	#7 (permalink)
SteveL Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 222	Re: Mk 15.5 Cooper Hoses Yep - US$ 54.41 bucks each I can't believe the delivery time though???? I ordered mine straight off the shelf - delivered to Australia in 10 days - They told me at the time ( 4 weeks ago) that they had several hoses in stock - thats not to say that someone hasnt placed a big order since....but March 07 seems a long way out....... Steve
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23rd October 2006, 14:23	#8 (permalink)
HMP Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Dolphin Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Plymouth, U.K. Posts: 102	Re: Mk 15.5 Cooper Hoses Hi I'm thinking of doing the same, but I may need a new DSV as well for the 15.5. Any thoughts on good ones? Cheers
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26th October 2006, 04:19	#9 (permalink)
RebreatherDave Maximum **** Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s:** Join Date: May 2005 Location: L.A., where the debris meets the sea Posts: 226	Re: Mk 15.5 Cooper Hoses For $100 USD for a pair, that's really inexpensive.....in fact, that is cheaper then the $300 from AP.... I wonder if they make them with smooth rubber ends that will fit on the AP DSV just like AP's factory black rubber hoses do......I have never taken the4 hose ends off on my Inspo but I think it is a taper system that pinches down on the end, and the collar locks it all together.... Would be nice to have a set of Coopers if they fit like original equipment....
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26th October 2006, 06:19	#10 (permalink)
teksimple Enlightened Alpinist Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Back in Hawaii Posts: 503	Re: Mk 15.5 Cooper Hoses Quote: (Originally Posted by HMP) Hi I'm thinking of doing the same, but I may need a new DSV as well for the 15.5. Any thoughts on good ones? Cheers So far I like my SMI DSV (the one on the PRISM Topaz) the best and it fits my Cooper hoses perfectly. I have otherwise tried the Inspiration, Jetsam, Optima, and the original Mark 15 mouthpiece.
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