Neoprene CL hose routing

nmanfield · 1st August 2006, 11:22

I have done my best to search through previous threads (Honest!) to see if I'm not covering old ground here, if so I'm sorry and am happy to be redirected.

I'm new to the Meg and have got the scrummy neoprene counterlungs. Problem is they don't have anything on them to help route hoses down the chest area.

Anyone else out there found the same problem - and if so what did they do to solve it. any photos would be appreciated,

Regards, Nick

bubnotbub · 1st August 2006, 12:04

Hi,
I have used a plastic spiral that normally used in the electric wirings, to arrange all the hoses from 1st stage to high part of canister.
I have attached two small elastic on each of counterlungs to drive the manometers.

Best regards

Aldo

JonnyB · 2nd August 2006, 08:14

this is my solution...

webhead · 2nd August 2006, 14:46

I have done something similar to JohhnyB.... and added a step. I make a hose guide from a flat piece of ballistic nylon with velcro on the edges. It fits on the back between the CCR and wing. lets me pull the hoses up and then enclose them in the ends of the sheet - holds the hoses together and keeps them pulled in tight againts the wing/tanks.

Should be able to do something similar with the shoulder straps - make a hose guide that wraps around the strap to "pull" things together.

Benthic · 3rd August 2006, 21:56

Two words - Ford Flow!

On the diluent side I have the ADV hose coming through the wing and over my shoulder (inside the loop). I then have one inflator hose coming off the diluent regulator to a Y block (M&J Engineering) that gives me a port for wing inflation and a port for drysuit inflation. The inflator lines do not pass through the wing.

On the Oxygen side, a single feed line comes through the wing to another Y block. One port goes to the manual injector and the other goes to the solenoid, via an isolator valve (like the DIV). That way if I lose the solenoid I can isolate it and still have the manual O2 button. This one passes through the D-ring on my right shoulder so it lays right under the counter-lung.

Brian

nmanfield · 4th August 2006, 10:18

Quote: (Originally Posted by JonnyB)

this is my solution...

Hi Jonny, looks great. I've bodged together a solution using mountain bike inner tubes and some old neoprene hose covers I had on my inspiration. But I like the look of your gadget. Where did you get them from?

Also I'm still waiting to find out about buying and shipping some 3 litre cylinders to the Ukraine. I'm still waiting on one person to call me whether they can do it or not, but silence speaks volumes

. Any idea how much you could get some to me for ?

Many thanks,

Nick

JonnyB · 4th August 2006, 16:17

Thanks Nick,

Quote: (Originally Posted by nmanfield)

Hi Jonny, looks great. I've bodged together a solution using mountain bike inner tubes and some old neoprene hose covers I had on my inspiration. But I like the look of your gadget. Where did you get them from?

Its a friend of mine who made them for me, i think i should be able to have some made for you and i would guess the price he would ask would be something like 20us +shipping.

Quote: (Originally Posted by nmanfield)

Also I'm still waiting to find out about buying and shipping some 3 litre cylinders to the Ukraine. I'm still waiting on one person to call me whether they can do it or not, but silence speaks volumes

. Any idea how much you could get some to me for ?

The best idea would be for you to speak to Rob Jones, have a look at www.divetekcyprus.com and send him an email or phone him straight away, tell him its from rebreatherworld and JB, he should be able to give you a nice price.

/Jonny

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webhead Earning the green stuff.. Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: East central Florida Posts: 284	Re: Neoprene CL hose routing I have done something similar to JohhnyB.... and added a step. I make a hose guide from a flat piece of ballistic nylon with velcro on the edges. It fits on the back between the CCR and wing. lets me pull the hoses up and then enclose them in the ends of the sheet - holds the hoses together and keeps them pulled in tight againts the wing/tanks. Should be able to do something similar with the shoulder straps - make a hose guide that wraps around the strap to "pull" things together. __________________ "These are not the droids you are looking for.... move along" - Obi-Wan Kenobi
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Benthic MEGalomaniac Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL USA Posts: 226	Re: Neoprene CL hose routing Two words - Ford Flow! On the diluent side I have the ADV hose coming through the wing and over my shoulder (inside the loop). I then have one inflator hose coming off the diluent regulator to a Y block (M&J Engineering) that gives me a port for wing inflation and a port for drysuit inflation. The inflator lines do not pass through the wing. On the Oxygen side, a single feed line comes through the wing to another Y block. One port goes to the manual injector and the other goes to the solenoid, via an isolator valve (like the DIV). That way if I lose the solenoid I can isolate it and still have the manual O2 button. This one passes through the D-ring on my right shoulder so it lays right under the counter-lung. Brian __________________ Well lit rooms will not repel determined beer ninjas.
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nmanfield Megalegalegalegadingdong! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Odessa, Ukraine Posts: 329	Re: Neoprene CL hose routing Quote: (Originally Posted by JonnyB) this is my solution... Hi Jonny, looks great. I've bodged together a solution using mountain bike inner tubes and some old neoprene hose covers I had on my inspiration. But I like the look of your gadget. Where did you get them from? Also I'm still waiting to find out about buying and shipping some 3 litre cylinders to the Ukraine. I'm still waiting on one person to call me whether they can do it or not, but silence speaks volumes . Any idea how much you could get some to me for ? Many thanks, Nick __________________ Tub 'O Lard
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4th August 2006, 16:17	#7 (permalink)
JonnyB Johnny The Hatch Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Titan Other CCR Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Megalodon Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other CCR Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweden (Stockholm)/Cyprus(Ayia Napa) Posts: 991	Re: Neoprene CL hose routing Thanks Nick, Quote: (Originally Posted by nmanfield) Hi Jonny, looks great. I've bodged together a solution using mountain bike inner tubes and some old neoprene hose covers I had on my inspiration. But I like the look of your gadget. Where did you get them from? Its a friend of mine who made them for me, i think i should be able to have some made for you and i would guess the price he would ask would be something like 20us +shipping. Quote: (Originally Posted by nmanfield) Also I'm still waiting to find out about buying and shipping some 3 litre cylinders to the Ukraine. I'm still waiting on one person to call me whether they can do it or not, but silence speaks volumes . Any idea how much you could get some to me for ? The best idea would be for you to speak to Rob Jones, have a look at www.divetekcyprus.com and send him an email or phone him straight away, tell him its from rebreatherworld and JB, he should be able to give you a nice price. /Jonny __________________ A quote from Crazyduck - In remembering our own Rob Davies. "Outbound flight 777 heavy you are cleared for flight Due west into that warm red Texas sunset You have angels on your wings and divers memories on your six." Rest In Peace http://www.divetekcyprus.com http://www.diveccr.com
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