Onboard Tank Sizes

Amarok · 10th August 2007, 18:35

Without "de-inverting", has anyone had any experiences with, or tried, larger ( over 3L) size tanks using Tiger Clamps on their Megs? e.g. stubby AL30's

AD_ward9 · 10th August 2007, 18:40

Quote: (Originally Posted by Amarok)

Without "de-inverting", has anyone had any experiences with, or tried, larger ( over 3L) size tanks using Tiger Clamps on their Megs? e.g. stubby AL30's

Do you mean the Apollo Tiger clamps?

They need a 125mm or larger diameter tank.

We ended up making our own version of the same for wee rebreather tanks.

THere are some other clamps called Tiger clamps, which I used years ago, but there a bit fiddly. They had a piece fixed to the tank using a jubilee clip, and you clipped them in to a mating part on the rebreather, pulling a pin. Mating them needed some accuracy which on a boat heaving around in Scottish seas was something that brought back one's breakfast.

Alex

Explorer · 10th August 2007, 19:21

Quote: (Originally Posted by Amarok)

Without "de-inverting", has anyone had any experiences with, or tried, larger ( over 3L) size tanks using Tiger Clamps on their Megs? e.g. stubby AL30's

Stubby AL30's sound like a good idea.

Skipbreather · 11th August 2007, 03:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by Amarok)

Without "de-inverting", has anyone had any experiences with, or tried, larger ( over 3L) size tanks using Tiger Clamps on their Megs? e.g. stubby AL30's

I’ve used up to 4.7 l / 50 cf 310 bar tanks w/ absolutely no problems. Brackets were my own carbon fiber, not Tiger gear, but I suspect there’d be no real difference in how the rig dived.

tibby · 11th August 2007, 03:43

I think I saw a photo of Cedric's Meg fitted with Al80 tanks as to make a point for the Meg's flexibility, but they were deinverted http://www.cedricverdier.com/writing...rtingTanks.pdf
I also don't think he uses Tiger gear mounts in that picture but not sure.
Tibby

Amarok · 14th August 2007, 14:20

Many thanks for replies. Tried unit out with two sets of tiger clamps on can with AL 30's stubby's setup last weekend with 2lbs on bands at top of tanks for trim in fresh water. No other weights with a Meadows backplate and Golem 35 ring. Trims OK, loading tanks is as easy as loading reg AL 3L's. In salt water will probably need 3 lbs each tank trim weights.
With double mount system gives some flexibility for variety of tank options and gives some rigidity to unit (it doesnt rattle). Hooked up to Golem BOV should provide viable onboard bailout option.
Many thanks to Dan and Jeff for their help and patience.

Amarok · 14th August 2007, 17:30

Photos of clamp system setup and unit with tanks attached.

Explorer · 14th August 2007, 19:34

Quote: (Originally Posted by Amarok)

Many thanks for replies. Tried unit out with two sets of tiger clamps on can with AL 30's stubby's setup last weekend with 2lbs on bands at top of tanks for trim in fresh water. No other weights with a Meadows backplate and Golem 35 ring. Trims OK, loading tanks is as easy as loading reg AL 3L's. In salt water will probably need 3 lbs each tank trim weights.
Many thanks to Dan and Jeff for their help and patience.

No prob at all. Your Trim was flat as a pancake. Great idea. The double tigerclamps worked slick. For the AL 19's, you just used the one set of tiger clamps.

For sure!!!!!!

womble · 14th August 2007, 19:40

I use steel 5l cylinders on my Meg with no problems, on single TigerGear clamps.

Explorer · 24th September 2007, 21:36

Picture from mattmexico on gallery. Looks good Amarok.

P1010027.jpg

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Amarok New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 76	Onboard Tank Sizes Without "de-inverting", has anyone had any experiences with, or tried, larger ( over 3L) size tanks using Tiger Clamps on their Megs? e.g. stubby AL30's __________________ 'If you find yourself in a hole - stop digging"
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AD_ward9 So much more to learn Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,732	Re: Onboard Tank Sizes Quote: (Originally Posted by Amarok) Without "de-inverting", has anyone had any experiences with, or tried, larger ( over 3L) size tanks using Tiger Clamps on their Megs? e.g. stubby AL30's Do you mean the Apollo Tiger clamps? They need a 125mm or larger diameter tank. We ended up making our own version of the same for wee rebreather tanks. THere are some other clamps called Tiger clamps, which I used years ago, but there a bit fiddly. They had a piece fixed to the tank using a jubilee clip, and you clipped them in to a mating part on the rebreather, pulling a pin. Mating them needed some accuracy which on a boat heaving around in Scottish seas was something that brought back one's breakfast. Alex Last edited by AD_ward9 : 10th August 2007 at 18:53.
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Explorer I will teach you a..... Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 762	Re: Onboard Tank Sizes Quote: (Originally Posted by Amarok) Without "de-inverting", has anyone had any experiences with, or tried, larger ( over 3L) size tanks using Tiger Clamps on their Megs? e.g. stubby AL30's Stubby AL30's sound like a good idea. __________________ REALLY FRICKIN' TRAIN WRECKED.....
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tibby untitled Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 336	Re: Onboard Tank Sizes I think I saw a photo of Cedric's Meg fitted with Al80 tanks as to make a point for the Meg's flexibility, but they were deinverted http://www.cedricverdier.com/writing...rtingTanks.pdf I also don't think he uses Tiger gear mounts in that picture but not sure. Tibby
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14th August 2007, 14:20	#6 (permalink)
Amarok New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 76	Re: Onboard Tank Sizes Many thanks for replies. Tried unit out with two sets of tiger clamps on can with AL 30's stubby's setup last weekend with 2lbs on bands at top of tanks for trim in fresh water. No other weights with a Meadows backplate and Golem 35 ring. Trims OK, loading tanks is as easy as loading reg AL 3L's. In salt water will probably need 3 lbs each tank trim weights. With double mount system gives some flexibility for variety of tank options and gives some rigidity to unit (it doesnt rattle). Hooked up to Golem BOV should provide viable onboard bailout option. Many thanks to Dan and Jeff for their help and patience. __________________ 'If you find yourself in a hole - stop digging"
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Explorer I will teach you a..... Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 762	Re: Onboard Tank Sizes Quote: (Originally Posted by Amarok) Many thanks for replies. Tried unit out with two sets of tiger clamps on can with AL 30's stubby's setup last weekend with 2lbs on bands at top of tanks for trim in fresh water. No other weights with a Meadows backplate and Golem 35 ring. Trims OK, loading tanks is as easy as loading reg AL 3L's. In salt water will probably need 3 lbs each tank trim weights. Many thanks to Dan and Jeff for their help and patience. No prob at all. Your Trim was flat as a pancake. Great idea. The double tigerclamps worked slick. For the AL 19's, you just used the one set of tiger clamps. For sure!!!!!! __________________ REALLY FRICKIN' TRAIN WRECKED.....
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womble Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK Posts: 188	Re: Onboard Tank Sizes I use steel 5l cylinders on my Meg with no problems, on single TigerGear clamps. __________________ "What could possibly go wrong?? . . "
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Explorer I will teach you a..... Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 762	Re: Onboard Tank Sizes Picture from mattmexico on gallery. Looks good Amarok. P1010027.jpg __________________ REALLY FRICKIN' TRAIN WRECKED.....
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