Tank Mounts for a Meg

jo_c · 25th July 2008, 15:39

Quote: (Originally Posted by pwl4476)

I went out online to take a look at the Metal-sub mounts that Bill referred to. Intersetingly enough they appear to be exactly the same as the Northern Diver mounts, right down to the rubber gasket material that's used on the hose clamps.

Thanks for the info on Golem selling the male part separately Bill.

Paul

Be aware, ND brackets and Metalsub brackets are not the same afaik. I don;t think you can attach a metalsub male to a ND female. The ND ones I've seen have been smaller than the metalsubs.

diver1369 · 25th July 2008, 15:41

Another vote for the Metalsub mounts. I've been using them from the first on my Meg and I just love them. (Well, maybe 'love' is a bit strong, but I like them a lot...)

john

Philippe GERIN · 25th July 2008, 16:25

Quote: (Originally Posted by jkaterenchuk)

I actually like your carbon fiber mounts. Its not a project that I have any knowledge to pursue

For those like me with no knowledge in carbon fiber stuff and still want to use this method: X Bracket - Scuba Gear
My shadow mounts are still in the box.
Best
Philippe

Rob Dobson · 25th July 2008, 18:09

I use the MetalSub brackets (which *are* different to the ND ones - I checked at LIDs this year). On 3L bottles they work very well but I am thinking about moving over to 2L bottles and the system which Jo_C uses. I use Shadow mounts for suit inflation and my torch.

das · 25th July 2008, 18:54

Below is a Tiger Gear v Shadow Mount size comparison.

IMG_2524a.jpg

pwl4476 · 25th July 2008, 20:20

Quote: (Originally Posted by jo_c)

Be aware, ND brackets and Metalsub brackets are not the same afaik. I don;t think you can attach a metalsub male to a ND female. The ND ones I've seen have been smaller than the metalsubs.

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Quote: (Originally Posted by Rob Dobson)

I use the MetalSub brackets (which *are* different to the ND ones - I checked at LIDs this year). On 3L bottles they work very well but I am thinking about moving over to 2L bottles and the system which Jo_C uses. I use Shadow mounts for suit inflation and my torch.

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Thanks for setting me straight fellas.

Paul

**Fun Under Pressure** · 25th July 2008, 22:02

Carbon option and x brackets looks god, but i am happy with my tiger gear mounts. have a second pair for my dil tanks.

scunick · 28th July 2008, 10:31

Quote: (Originally Posted by Rob Dobson)

I use the MetalSub brackets (which *are* different to the ND ones - I checked at LIDs this year). On 3L bottles they work very well but I am thinking about moving over to 2L bottles and the system which Jo_C uses. I use Shadow mounts for suit inflation and my torch.

I use MetalSubs on my Insp Frame and they work great on a 3l and 2l cylinders. Tbe biggest impact is that you have NO choice on the "height" of the connector on a 2l cylinder i.e. the bracket requires the entire face of the tank to mount.

Thanks

Nick

alyafi · 26th August 2008, 06:58

One more vote for the Northern Diver mounts. I have used the ND exclusively and have dove with people who use the Tiger and Shadow mounts. I really like the stability and size of the ND mounts. I was unimpressed by the wobblyness of the Tiger and Shadow mounts. Switching out to much larger tanks than the Faber 3Ls would require new bands, but they are cheap and can be found at any hardware shop. The downside of changing the cylinders could be the installation time. That can be said for many mounting options.

Damac · 26th August 2008, 07:28

Cheap and simple way to make it and change tanks.

25th July 2008, 15:39	#11 (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 Mounts for a Meg Quote: (Originally Posted by pwl4476) I went out online to take a look at the Metal-sub mounts that Bill referred to. Intersetingly enough they appear to be exactly the same as the Northern Diver mounts, right down to the rubber gasket material that's used on the hose clamps. Thanks for the info on Golem selling the male part separately Bill. Paul Be aware, ND brackets and Metalsub brackets are not the same afaik. I don;t think you can attach a metalsub male to a ND female. The ND ones I've seen have been smaller than the metalsubs.
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25th July 2008, 15:41	#12 (permalink)
diver1369 RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 87	Re: Tank Mounts for a Meg Another vote for the Metalsub mounts. I've been using them from the first on my Meg and I just love them. (Well, maybe 'love' is a bit strong, but I like them a lot...) john
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25th July 2008, 16:25	#13 (permalink)
Philippe GERIN ccr apprentice Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Strasbourg, France Posts: 647	Re: Tank Mounts for a Meg Quote: (Originally Posted by jkaterenchuk) I actually like your carbon fiber mounts. Its not a project that I have any knowledge to pursue For those like me with no knowledge in carbon fiber stuff and still want to use this method: X Bracket - Scuba Gear My shadow mounts are still in the box. Best Philippe
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25th July 2008, 18:09	#14 (permalink)
Rob Dobson RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oxford Posts: 100	Re: Tank Mounts for a Meg I use the MetalSub brackets (which are different to the ND ones - I checked at LIDs this year). On 3L bottles they work very well but I am thinking about moving over to 2L bottles and the system which Jo_C uses. I use Shadow mounts for suit inflation and my torch.
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25th July 2008, 18:54	#15 (permalink)
das New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 25	Re: Tank Mounts for a Meg Below is a Tiger Gear v Shadow Mount size comparison. IMG_2524a.jpg
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25th July 2008, 20:20	#16 (permalink)
pwl4476 RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 113	Re: Tank Mounts for a Meg Quote: (Originally Posted by jo_c) Be aware, ND brackets and Metalsub brackets are not the same afaik. I don;t think you can attach a metalsub male to a ND female. The ND ones I've seen have been smaller than the metalsubs. <p> Quote: (Originally Posted by Rob Dobson) I use the MetalSub brackets (which are different to the ND ones - I checked at LIDs this year). On 3L bottles they work very well but I am thinking about moving over to 2L bottles and the system which Jo_C uses. I use Shadow mounts for suit inflation and my torch. </p> Thanks for setting me straight fellas. Paul
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25th July 2008, 22:02	#17 (permalink)
Fun Under Pressure Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 804	Re: Tank Mounts for a Meg Carbon option and x brackets looks god, but i am happy with my tiger gear mounts. have a second pair for my dil tanks. __________________ Cheers Markku Meg # 773 Dive my dreams is my life-task
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28th July 2008, 10:31	#18 (permalink)
scunick Nick Cunningham-Moorat Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Other CCR Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Africa - Cape Town Posts: 110	Re: Tank Mounts for a Meg Quote: (Originally Posted by Rob Dobson) I use the MetalSub brackets (which are different to the ND ones - I checked at LIDs this year). On 3L bottles they work very well but I am thinking about moving over to 2L bottles and the system which Jo_C uses. I use Shadow mounts for suit inflation and my torch. I use MetalSubs on my Insp Frame and they work great on a 3l and 2l cylinders. Tbe biggest impact is that you have NO choice on the "height" of the connector on a 2l cylinder i.e. the bracket requires the entire face of the tank to mount. Thanks Nick
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26th August 2008, 06:58	#19 (permalink)
alyafi RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Red Sea Posts: 37	Re: Tank Mounts for a Meg One more vote for the Northern Diver mounts. I have used the ND exclusively and have dove with people who use the Tiger and Shadow mounts. I really like the stability and size of the ND mounts. I was unimpressed by the wobblyness of the Tiger and Shadow mounts. Switching out to much larger tanks than the Faber 3Ls would require new bands, but they are cheap and can be found at any hardware shop. The downside of changing the cylinders could be the installation time. That can be said for many mounting options.
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