Dry Covers For HH Handsets?

diverreb · 19th July 2007, 17:26

Anyone found a good cover to keep the handsets dry on long boat rides where the spray is coming hard & heavy?

I've tried baggies, but they don't work all that well. I'm looking for something that will cover & almost seal around the handsets & clips so they don't stay on for the ride out to the wrecks....

Richie

***jradomski*** · 19th July 2007, 17:47

Quote: (Originally Posted by diverreb)

Anyone found a good cover to keep the handsets dry on long boat rides where the spray is coming hard & heavy?

I've tried baggies, but they don't work all that well. I'm looking for something that will cover & almost seal around the handsets & clips so they don't stay on for the ride out to the wrecks....

Richie

There is a very easy solution.. I put a piece of duct tape across the wetswitch.. The handsets can get soaked and they wount come on.. Then just pull it off when you are ready to dive..

diverreb · 19th July 2007, 18:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by jradomski)

There is a very easy solution.. I put a piece of duct tape across the wetswitch.. The handsets can get soaked and they wount come on.. Then just pull it off when you are ready to dive..

Thanks for the tip... I'll give it a shot.

Richie

JCdesign97 · 19th July 2007, 18:50

That is a good tip. Now if someone can follow that up with a way to get duct tape off your handsets at 30-40' with 6mil gloves on, we'll be all set ...

diverklondike · 19th July 2007, 20:21

Quote: (Originally Posted by JCdesign97)

That is a good tip. Now if someone can follow that up with a way to get duct tape off your handsets at 30-40' with 6mil gloves on, we'll be all set ...

Fold the end of the tape over on itself so that you have something to grab onto...

***jradomski*** · 19th July 2007, 22:47

Quote: (Originally Posted by JCdesign97)

That is a good tip. Now if someone can follow that up with a way to get duct tape off your handsets at 30-40' with 6mil gloves on, we'll be all set ...

The seal is not that good.. there is no oring behind the bezel.. if you couldn;t get the tape off it would still start up, but water spashed across the front doesnt seem to activate it..

JCdesign97 · 20th July 2007, 12:33

Thanks guys - good info, all. Next time, though, I'll just have to make sure that my humorous replies are more clearly humorous!

Cheers,

jkaterenchuk · 20th July 2007, 16:46

Quote: (Originally Posted by diverreb)

Anyone found a good cover to keep the handsets dry on long boat rides where the spray is coming hard & heavy?

I've tried baggies, but they don't work all that well. I'm looking for something that will cover & almost seal around the handsets & clips so they don't stay on for the ride out to the wrecks....

Richie

If you want a step up from the duck tape solution. I found a couple of neoprene wine bottle holders in Linens and Things that fit perfectly the HH handsets. I think they were $7 a piece.

John

Jordan · 20th July 2007, 18:14

Quote: (Originally Posted by jkaterenchuk)

If you want a step up from the duck tape solution. I found a couple of neoprene wine bottle holders in Linens and Things that fit perfectly the HH handsets. I think they were $7 a piece.

John

The HH condom!

19th July 2007, 17:26	#1 (permalink)
diverreb DE/MD/NJ Wreck Diver Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 595	Dry Covers For HH Handsets? Anyone found a good cover to keep the handsets dry on long boat rides where the spray is coming hard & heavy? I've tried baggies, but they don't work all that well. I'm looking for something that will cover & almost seal around the handsets & clips so they don't stay on for the ride out to the wrecks.... Richie
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19th July 2007, 17:47	#2 (permalink)
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diverreb DE/MD/NJ Wreck Diver Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 595	Re: Dry Covers For HH Handsets? Quote: (Originally Posted by jradomski) There is a very easy solution.. I put a piece of duct tape across the wetswitch.. The handsets can get soaked and they wount come on.. Then just pull it off when you are ready to dive.. Thanks for the tip... I'll give it a shot. Richie
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JCdesign97 My unit can beat up yours Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PA, USA Posts: 385	Re: Dry Covers For HH Handsets? That is a good tip. Now if someone can follow that up with a way to get duct tape off your handsets at 30-40' with 6mil gloves on, we'll be all set ... __________________ Cheers, John Cogan
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19th July 2007, 22:47	#6 (permalink)
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JCdesign97 My unit can beat up yours Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PA, USA Posts: 385	Re: Dry Covers For HH Handsets? Thanks guys - good info, all. Next time, though, I'll just have to make sure that my humorous replies are more clearly humorous! Cheers, __________________ Cheers, John Cogan
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jkaterenchuk . Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lititz, PA Posts: 826	Re: Dry Covers For HH Handsets? Quote: (Originally Posted by diverreb) Anyone found a good cover to keep the handsets dry on long boat rides where the spray is coming hard & heavy? I've tried baggies, but they don't work all that well. I'm looking for something that will cover & almost seal around the handsets & clips so they don't stay on for the ride out to the wrecks.... Richie If you want a step up from the duck tape solution. I found a couple of neoprene wine bottle holders in Linens and Things that fit perfectly the HH handsets. I think they were $7 a piece. John
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Jordan EBT called me stroppy! Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 226	Re: Dry Covers For HH Handsets? Quote: (Originally Posted by jkaterenchuk) If you want a step up from the duck tape solution. I found a couple of neoprene wine bottle holders in Linens and Things that fit perfectly the HH handsets. I think they were $7 a piece. John The HH condom! __________________ Is it clear? No. Well, let's go anyways. "Those who would sacrifice a little freedom for a little order, will lose both, and deserve neither." Thomas Jefferson
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