Tank bands on meg canister

wannabe · 20th February 2008, 08:27

I want to change my tiger gear to the lighter shadow gear on my meg canister. However I found the tank bands on the meg canister to be fused together( done in factory).

I also noticed the factory fitted tank bands come with the black sleeve. Having no experience in changing pony brackets, will tank bands without the sleeve hold the clamp firmly by just screwing it tightly?

Hope someone can help me out.

Thanks

Derek

Lancer4545 · 20th February 2008, 08:47

Let me know if you want to sell your old tank mounts when you pull them off.....I am looking for another set.

Regards,

Lance

jo_c · 20th February 2008, 10:01

Quote: (Originally Posted by wannabe)

I want to change my tiger gear to the lighter shadow gear on my meg canister. However I found the tank bands on the meg canister to be fused together( done in factory).

I also noticed the factory fitted tank bands come with the black sleeve. Having no experience in changing pony brackets, will tank bands without the sleeve hold the clamp firmly by just screwing it tightly?

Hope someone can help me out.

Thanks

Derek

The sleeve is used to protect the can as the bands are stainless steel and the can is aluminium.

wannabe · 20th February 2008, 12:49

Hi Jo_C,

Thanks for the tip. I supposed it is ok to put the stainless steel tank mount over the canister though I am quite skeptical if just screwing tight the tank band will give me enough grip compared with factory fused version.

derek

jo_c · 20th February 2008, 13:52

Quote: (Originally Posted by wannabe)

Hi Jo_C,

Thanks for the tip. I supposed it is ok to put the stainless steel tank mount over the canister though I am quite skeptical if just screwing tight the tank band will give me enough grip compared with factory fused version.

derek

Mine were not fused - just screwed tight. They do have enough grip.

**wedivebc** · 20th February 2008, 13:59

The bands will grip just fine without the sleeves but they do protect the can. If you don't like the sleeves slip a cut piece of tire inner tube over the cannister the width of the band.
ISC does not fuse hose clamps that I am aware of they may have corrosion holding them together.

wannabe · 20th February 2008, 16:10

Hi Dave,

Thanks, I get a better idea how to protect the canister now.

Derek

**SeaBass** · 20th February 2008, 16:18

I would recommend 9/16'' tubular webbing. You can slide it over the hose clamps before attaching them to bottles.

Here is where I got mine.

BlueWater 9/16'' Tubular Webbing - Climb-Spec from REI.com

Works great for stage bottles also.

Thom

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quickean · 20th February 2008, 17:18

If you're a salt water diver I think you want to stick with the tubular webbing sleeves to avoid corrosion. The clamps shouldn't fused. They must just be a little stuck - sometimes they are finicky.
One thing I noticed ISC does, at least on mine, is that the tubular webbing is hot glued at one spot to the band to keep it in place.

wannabe · 21st February 2008, 14:49

Hi Quickean,

You are right, the band is corroded so takes a bit of effort and lots of patience to get it undone.

Thom thanks for the infor on the tubular webbing. I don't think I can find them over in Singapore but I will improvise using plastic hose or tire tubes.

Many thanks to all that contributed.

Lance I will think about selling the tiger gears.

Derek

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wannabe New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 46	Tank bands on meg canister I want to change my tiger gear to the lighter shadow gear on my meg canister. However I found the tank bands on the meg canister to be fused together( done in factory). I also noticed the factory fitted tank bands come with the black sleeve. Having no experience in changing pony brackets, will tank bands without the sleeve hold the clamp firmly by just screwing it tightly? Hope someone can help me out. Thanks Derek
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Lancer4545 RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cairns QLD Australia Posts: 748	Re: Tank bands on meg canister Let me know if you want to sell your old tank mounts when you pull them off.....I am looking for another set. Regards, Lance __________________ You can run but you can't hide! ISC Appointed Megalodon Dealer for East Australia http://www.closedcircuitdivers.com.au info@closedcircuitdivers.com.au
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20th February 2008, 10:01	#3 (permalink)
jo_c RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hants, UK Posts: 170	Re: Tank bands on meg canister Quote: (Originally Posted by wannabe) I want to change my tiger gear to the lighter shadow gear on my meg canister. However I found the tank bands on the meg canister to be fused together( done in factory). I also noticed the factory fitted tank bands come with the black sleeve. Having no experience in changing pony brackets, will tank bands without the sleeve hold the clamp firmly by just screwing it tightly? Hope someone can help me out. Thanks Derek The sleeve is used to protect the can as the bands are stainless steel and the can is aluminium.
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20th February 2008, 12:49	#4 (permalink)
wannabe New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 46	Re: Tank bands on meg canister Hi Jo_C, Thanks for the tip. I supposed it is ok to put the stainless steel tank mount over the canister though I am quite skeptical if just screwing tight the tank band will give me enough grip compared with factory fused version. derek
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20th February 2008, 13:52	#5 (permalink)
jo_c RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hants, UK Posts: 170	Re: Tank bands on meg canister Quote: (Originally Posted by wannabe) Hi Jo_C, Thanks for the tip. I supposed it is ok to put the stainless steel tank mount over the canister though I am quite skeptical if just screwing tight the tank band will give me enough grip compared with factory fused version. derek Mine were not fused - just screwed tight. They do have enough grip.
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20th February 2008, 13:59	#6 (permalink)
wedivebc Dave Tomblin Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,508	Re: Tank bands on meg canister The bands will grip just fine without the sleeves but they do protect the can. If you don't like the sleeves slip a cut piece of tire inner tube over the cannister the width of the band. ISC does not fuse hose clamps that I am aware of they may have corrosion holding them together. __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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20th February 2008, 16:10	#7 (permalink)
wannabe New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 46	Re: Tank bands on meg canister Hi Dave, Thanks, I get a better idea how to protect the canister now. Derek
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SeaBass Thom Susko Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Ray Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Ray Home Build Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Clemente, CA Posts: 247	Re: Tank bands on meg canister I would recommend 9/16'' tubular webbing. You can slide it over the hose clamps before attaching them to bottles. Here is where I got mine. BlueWater 9/16'' Tubular Webbing - Climb-Spec from REI.com Works great for stage bottles also. Thom .
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20th February 2008, 17:18	#9 (permalink)
quickean RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 140	Re: Tank bands on meg canister If you're a salt water diver I think you want to stick with the tubular webbing sleeves to avoid corrosion. The clamps shouldn't fused. They must just be a little stuck - sometimes they are finicky. One thing I noticed ISC does, at least on mine, is that the tubular webbing is hot glued at one spot to the band to keep it in place.
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21st February 2008, 14:49	#10 (permalink)
wannabe New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 46	Re: Tank bands on meg canister Hi Quickean, You are right, the band is corroded so takes a bit of effort and lots of patience to get it undone. Thom thanks for the infor on the tubular webbing. I don't think I can find them over in Singapore but I will improvise using plastic hose or tire tubes. Many thanks to all that contributed. Lance I will think about selling the tiger gears. Derek
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