LP 13 on an Optima

Tecdiverfl · 20th January 2007, 21:07

I am trying to mount my Faber LP 13 on my Optima but the straps are way to large. I was wondering what anyone else is using

Marty

seafox · 21st January 2007, 18:20

Marty, not sure what you mean by "too large"?
Too long perhaps?
Can you paste a photo?
I have replaced the stock verlcro tank straps with cam straps, which I feel are more secure,
They also allow me to use and secure other size tanks, 13, 19, 30's, as well as when I dive with the back cover off.

Cornel

Tecdiverfl · 21st January 2007, 19:46

They are to long you can't tighten them up enough to secure the tanks

seafox · 22nd January 2007, 21:11

Marty, are you using the stock velcro straps?
If so, I am guessing that you are finding that the "velcros" dont touch as I think, the 13's steel are probably smaller in diameter.
( not sure as I use 13's AL and they fit well).
If so:
extend the velcro by glueing or sewing an additional piece of velcrop on the strap
or
get shorter starps.

You might want to give Mark at Fill Express a call: 1-954-786-0661 or send him a note: N2diving@FillExpress.com

I believe he uses 13's steel.

Let me know how you make out!

Cornel

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 22nd January 2007, 21:33

You can also upgrade to the FX soon, and that will handle the smaller and larger tanks as part of the design.

Harvey Sisco · 22nd January 2007, 23:15

Is there any pricing out there for the FX Upgrade and when it might be out?

Jordan · 23rd January 2007, 13:59

$225 for the FX upgrade. If you would like one pair of valves along with the upgrade, they can be had for $50. If the valves are ordered seperately (not with a FX upgrade) standard pricing applies. Tanks are seperate and it would probably be in your best interest to get them directly from your dive shop (through Sea Pearls.... part number is ST-13 for the little steels), but they can be had through Dive Rite, as well.

Availability on the upgrade... not quite there yet -- we're waiting on the Remora tank mounting brackets to get here...don't have an exact ETA as they are crossing the Atlantic slow boat.

If you would like to do the upgrade, first of all wait until it's ready. When it's ready, it'll post here on Rebreather World and on the Optima owner's community forum. You'll need to send back to us the inner, black shell and the metal strip that is bolted to that shell.

Cheers

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 23rd January 2007, 14:34

Quote: (Originally Posted by Jordan)

If you would like one pair of valves along with the upgrade, they can be had for $50.

Valves? What kind of valves?

Jordan · 23rd January 2007, 18:15

Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami)

Valves? What kind of valves?

That'd be a pair (a left and a right hand) of Dive Rite 300 bar valves. One will have a green knob. These are just like the valves you have on your 27's.

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 23rd January 2007, 18:44

That is a sweet deal!

20th January 2007, 21:07	#1 (permalink)
Tecdiverfl New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 70	LP 13 on an Optima I am trying to mount my Faber LP 13 on my Optima but the straps are way to large. I was wondering what anyone else is using Marty
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21st January 2007, 18:20	#2 (permalink)
seafox 02ptima Instructor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TORONTO, CANADA -Have "02ptima" will travel! Posts: 172	Re: LP 13 on an Optima Marty, not sure what you mean by "too large"? Too long perhaps? Can you paste a photo? I have replaced the stock verlcro tank straps with cam straps, which I feel are more secure, They also allow me to use and secure other size tanks, 13, 19, 30's, as well as when I dive with the back cover off. Cornel __________________ Protect the SHARKS! Excellence is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, skillful execution and the vision to see obstacles as opportunities. Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards!
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Tecdiverfl New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 70	Re: LP 13 on an Optima They are to long you can't tighten them up enough to secure the tanks
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22nd January 2007, 21:11	#4 (permalink)
seafox 02ptima Instructor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TORONTO, CANADA -Have "02ptima" will travel! Posts: 172	Re: LP 13 on an Optima Marty, are you using the stock velcro straps? If so, I am guessing that you are finding that the "velcros" dont touch as I think, the 13's steel are probably smaller in diameter. ( not sure as I use 13's AL and they fit well). If so: extend the velcro by glueing or sewing an additional piece of velcrop on the strap or get shorter starps. You might want to give Mark at Fill Express a call: 1-954-786-0661 or send him a note: N2diving@FillExpress.com I believe he uses 13's steel. Let me know how you make out! Cornel __________________ Protect the SHARKS! Excellence is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, skillful execution and the vision to see obstacles as opportunities. Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards!
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22nd January 2007, 21:33	#5 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,130	Re: LP 13 on an Optima You can also upgrade to the FX soon, and that will handle the smaller and larger tanks as part of the design. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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22nd January 2007, 23:15	#6 (permalink)
Harvey Sisco New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Farmersville TX. Posts: 20	Re: LP 13 on an Optima Is there any pricing out there for the FX Upgrade and when it might be out?
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23rd January 2007, 13:59	#7 (permalink)
Jordan EBT called me stroppy! Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 226	Re: LP 13 on an Optima $225 for the FX upgrade. If you would like one pair of valves along with the upgrade, they can be had for $50. If the valves are ordered seperately (not with a FX upgrade) standard pricing applies. Tanks are seperate and it would probably be in your best interest to get them directly from your dive shop (through Sea Pearls.... part number is ST-13 for the little steels), but they can be had through Dive Rite, as well. Availability on the upgrade... not quite there yet -- we're waiting on the Remora tank mounting brackets to get here...don't have an exact ETA as they are crossing the Atlantic slow boat. If you would like to do the upgrade, first of all wait until it's ready. When it's ready, it'll post here on Rebreather World and on the Optima owner's community forum. You'll need to send back to us the inner, black shell and the metal strip that is bolted to that shell. Cheers __________________ 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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23rd January 2007, 14:34	#8 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,130	Re: LP 13 on an Optima Quote: (Originally Posted by Jordan) If you would like one pair of valves along with the upgrade, they can be had for $50. Valves? What kind of valves? __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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23rd January 2007, 18:15	#9 (permalink)
Jordan EBT called me stroppy! Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 226	Re: LP 13 on an Optima Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami) Valves? What kind of valves? That'd be a pair (a left and a right hand) of Dive Rite 300 bar valves. One will have a green knob. These are just like the valves you have on your 27's. __________________ 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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23rd January 2007, 18:44	#10 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,130	Re: LP 13 on an Optima That is a sweet deal! __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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