Cylinder Valves

jkeep · 12th April 2008, 08:43

Hi,
I,m going to Truck in June :p
We have the use of inspo cylinders, can
we use them on the Meg or should we
just take our valves with us and swop
them?????

Cheers,

Jeff

Philippe GERIN · 12th April 2008, 09:18

I'd take my valves so I'm sure my config is as usual. Just make sure the neck threads are the same: M25x20 in the UK. In Truck it could very well be the US tanks with 3/4-14 NPSM thead.
Best
Philippe

12th April 2008, 09:33

Jeff,

I'd take your own valves to be sure, but I know some people have used Inspiration-valved cylinders on their Megs when travelling.

It just means you have to reach a bit further around the back in the event of a shutoff.

Cheers,

Dave Cooper.

scubagrunt · 12th April 2008, 10:34

Quote: (Originally Posted by jkeep)

Hi,
I,m going to Truck in June :p
We have the use of inspo cylinders, can
we use them on the Meg or should we
just take our valves with us and swop
them?????

Cheers,

Jeff

i used inspo cylinders on my meg when i was in truk no problem, you just got to reach a bit further back to turn the valves on or off. have a gret trip

Mohamed Mousa · 12th April 2008, 16:53

i own 2 inspo cylinders that i bought here in Sharm el Sheikh because we dont have any suppliers for right and left hand valves, i've been using them for almost 1 year now and got used to them, i took my instructors cylinders to try them on the other day didn't feel a bit of a difference.

when u set up the tanks don't straighten the valves looking up if ur horizontal instead make a bit of a tilt towards each side so that the valves are tilting away from the canister.

don't bother taking ur cylinders over and just use the inspo. cylinders if u have any questions please pm

Keep finning
Mousa

Philippe GERIN · 12th April 2008, 20:04

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mohamed Mousa)

i own 2 inspo cylinders i've been using them for almost 1 year now and got used to them, i took my instructors cylinders to try them on the other day didn't feel a bit of a difference.

Good to hear that Mousa. Not that I don't trust you but a picture would be welcome. Question: what regs are you using? Apeks or Scubapro?
Best
Philippe

Gilles · 12th April 2008, 21:03

Quote: (Originally Posted by jkeep)

Hi,
I,m going to Truck in June :p
We have the use of inspo cylinders, can
we use them on the Meg or should we
just take our valves with us and swop
them?????

Cheers,

Jeff

I have de-inverted tank set-up, and successfully used the AP bottles in my Truk dive experience.

Have a great trip.

jkeep · 12th April 2008, 21:07

Some great replies as usual :)
We have the use of inspo cylinders
so will take my valves...... want
to enjoy the diving, not worry about
shutdowns........

Many thanks

Mohamed Mousa · 12th April 2008, 22:48

Quote: (Originally Posted by Philippe GERIN)

Good to hear that Mousa. Not that I don't trust you but a picture would be welcome. Question: what regs are you using? Apeks or Scubapro?
Best
Philippe

i'm using jetsream poseidon first stages, by the way they allow to be completly located towards the canister without overspacing for the tiger gear mount.

send me ur email i'll send u a pic. cuz i can't put it on the post due to a technical problem with uploads

keep finning
Mousa

jkeep · 13th April 2008, 08:50

I,m also on jetstreams.
Its jeff@newfrontierdiving.com

Jeff

12th April 2008, 08:43	#1 (permalink)
jkeep RBW Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 93	Cylinder Valves Hi, I,m going to Truck in June :p We have the use of inspo cylinders, can we use them on the Meg or should we just take our valves with us and swop them????? Cheers, Jeff
(Offline)

12th April 2008, 09:18	#2 (permalink)
Philippe GERIN ccr apprentice Classic Kiss Copis Meg, Sport Kiss Join Date: May 2005 Location: Montpellier, France Posts: 1,032	Re: Cylinder Valves I'd take my valves so I'm sure my config is as usual. Just make sure the neck threads are the same: M25x20 in the UK. In Truck it could very well be the US tanks with 3/4-14 NPSM thead. Best Philippe
(Offline)

12th April 2008, 09:33	#3 (permalink)
Decodiver Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cylinder Valves Jeff, I'd take your own valves to be sure, but I know some people have used Inspiration-valved cylinders on their Megs when travelling. It just means you have to reach a bit further around the back in the event of a shutoff. Cheers, Dave Cooper.

12th April 2008, 10:34	#4 (permalink)
scubagrunt CCR Diva meg & rEvo inspo, optima, KISS, submatix Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 1,070	Re: Cylinder Valves Quote: (Originally Posted by jkeep) Hi, I,m going to Truck in June :p We have the use of inspo cylinders, can we use them on the Meg or should we just take our valves with us and swop them????? Cheers, Jeff i used inspo cylinders on my meg when i was in truk no problem, you just got to reach a bit further back to turn the valves on or off. have a gret trip __________________ "No good deed goes unpunished!"
(Offline)

12th April 2008, 16:53	#5 (permalink)
Mohamed Mousa RBW Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: red sea Posts: 112	Re: Cylinder Valves i own 2 inspo cylinders that i bought here in Sharm el Sheikh because we dont have any suppliers for right and left hand valves, i've been using them for almost 1 year now and got used to them, i took my instructors cylinders to try them on the other day didn't feel a bit of a difference. when u set up the tanks don't straighten the valves looking up if ur horizontal instead make a bit of a tilt towards each side so that the valves are tilting away from the canister. don't bother taking ur cylinders over and just use the inspo. cylinders if u have any questions please pm Keep finning Mousa
(Offline)

12th April 2008, 20:04	#6 (permalink)
Philippe GERIN ccr apprentice Classic Kiss Copis Meg, Sport Kiss Join Date: May 2005 Location: Montpellier, France Posts: 1,032	Re: Cylinder Valves Quote: (Originally Posted by Mohamed Mousa) i own 2 inspo cylinders i've been using them for almost 1 year now and got used to them, i took my instructors cylinders to try them on the other day didn't feel a bit of a difference. Good to hear that Mousa. Not that I don't trust you but a picture would be welcome. Question: what regs are you using? Apeks or Scubapro? Best Philippe
(Offline)

12th April 2008, 21:03	#7 (permalink)
Gilles RBW Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bucharest (Romania) Posts: 819	Re: Cylinder Valves Quote: (Originally Posted by jkeep) Hi, I,m going to Truck in June :p We have the use of inspo cylinders, can we use them on the Meg or should we just take our valves with us and swop them????? Cheers, Jeff I have de-inverted tank set-up, and successfully used the AP bottles in my Truk dive experience. Have a great trip.
(Offline)

12th April 2008, 21:07	#8 (permalink)
jkeep RBW Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 93	Re: Cylinder Valves Some great replies as usual :) We have the use of inspo cylinders so will take my valves...... want to enjoy the diving, not worry about shutdowns........ Many thanks
(Offline)

12th April 2008, 22:48	#9 (permalink)
Mohamed Mousa RBW Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: red sea Posts: 112	Re: Cylinder Valves Quote: (Originally Posted by Philippe GERIN) Good to hear that Mousa. Not that I don't trust you but a picture would be welcome. Question: what regs are you using? Apeks or Scubapro? Best Philippe i'm using jetsream poseidon first stages, by the way they allow to be completly located towards the canister without overspacing for the tiger gear mount. send me ur email i'll send u a pic. cuz i can't put it on the post due to a technical problem with uploads keep finning Mousa
(Offline)

13th April 2008, 08:50	#10 (permalink)
jkeep RBW Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 93	Re: Cylinder Valves I,m also on jetstreams. Its jeff@newfrontierdiving.com Jeff
(Offline)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode