E/O connectors... are they still sh*te?

lizardland · 19th March 2007, 11:35

As the title says...

I have two battery packs, one HID head, considering putting E/O connectors on so I don't have to lug a 14Ah battery on 30min dives. It's been years since I've experienced the joys of E/O's on a Dive Rite Neutralite...

Cheers,

Stuart

decoweenie · 19th March 2007, 11:42

No they are not!

I would never consider a light system if I can't use E/O connectors with it.

Having said that, you need to add the Sartek-introduced clamp on the E/O to prevent the inner flares from opening up too much over time and lose connection. The clamp also help to increase the force required to pull apart the connector. It even has wings/holes to add a zip tie for super-secured connection.

I have been using E/O for a long time...

And yes, you have to rinse and do normal maintenance on the connection.

EBT · 19th March 2007, 13:16

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

do normal maintenance on the connection.

"Normal maintenance", you mean throw the kit in the corner, swear about lack of cheese/wine and proceed to adjust your IP with a brick? Anyone would think you'd seen stuart in action.

remind me to tell you the backplate story one day.....

lizardland · 19th March 2007, 13:39

Quote: (Originally Posted by EBT)

remind me to tell you the backplate story one day.....

Is that the one about when I needed something to cool my haemarhoids with and the only thing to hand was your backplate? The bend fitted nicely... I didn't think it was worth bothering you about it, I thought I'd wiped most of it afterwards but... :D

EBT · 19th March 2007, 13:46

Which brings us neatly onto the "turd weight" ;)

Personally I admire your anti theft technique, having your kit look so shitty that even a french cave diver would rather use a calor gas reg than nick one off your kit..... genius, pure genius.

PS. Is that a megalodon?

19th March 2007, 11:35	#1 (permalink)
lizardland Acme Serpentine Lubricant Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North... Posts: 2,319	*E/O connectors... are they still shte?** As the title says... I have two battery packs, one HID head, considering putting E/O connectors on so I don't have to lug a 14Ah battery on 30min dives. It's been years since I've experienced the joys of E/O's on a Dive Rite Neutralite... Cheers, Stuart
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19th March 2007, 11:42	#2 (permalink)
decoweenie RBW Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dubai Posts: 5,516	*Re: E/O connectors... are they still shte?** No they are not! I would never consider a light system if I can't use E/O connectors with it. Having said that, you need to add the Sartek-introduced clamp on the E/O to prevent the inner flares from opening up too much over time and lose connection. The clamp also help to increase the force required to pull apart the connector. It even has wings/holes to add a zip tie for super-secured connection. I have been using E/O for a long time... And yes, you have to rinse and do normal maintenance on the connection.
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19th March 2007, 13:16	#3 (permalink)
EBT Function over Fashion Classic Kiss Sports kiss, dolphin Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: UK, Brighton Posts: 2,702	*Re: E/O connectors... are they still shte? Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie**) do normal maintenance on the connection. "Normal maintenance", you mean throw the kit in the corner, swear about lack of cheese/wine and proceed to adjust your IP with a brick? Anyone would think you'd seen stuart in action. remind me to tell you the backplate story one day.....
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lizardland Acme Serpentine Lubricant Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North... Posts: 2,319	*Re: E/O connectors... are they still shte? Quote: (Originally Posted by EBT**) remind me to tell you the backplate story one day..... Is that the one about when I needed something to cool my haemarhoids with and the only thing to hand was your backplate? The bend fitted nicely... I didn't think it was worth bothering you about it, I thought I'd wiped most of it afterwards but... :D
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19th March 2007, 13:46	#5 (permalink)
EBT Function over Fashion Classic Kiss Sports kiss, dolphin Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: UK, Brighton Posts: 2,702	*Re: E/O connectors... are they still shte?** Which brings us neatly onto the "turd weight" ;) Personally I admire your anti theft technique, having your kit look so shitty that even a french cave diver would rather use a calor gas reg than nick one off your kit..... genius, pure genius. PS. Is that a megalodon?
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