theatis
Contributor
I'm looking to buy an SPG as backup to my AirZ Nitrox. I have a few questions that you can help me with. Since i'm planning to go back to Europe in the next couple of years, i decided to get the SPG in BAR rather than PSI. I'm looking at either of these two: 1) a Halcyon on ebay, http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...7905&ssPageName=MERC_VIC_ReBay_Pr4_PcY_BIN_IT or 2) the Dive Rite from http://www.diveriteexpress.com/regs/spgsonly.shtml
Has anyone dealt with the ebay vendor from that auction? Unless there's any real reason to go with the Halcyon i feel i should just go with Dive Rite Express just to get the warranty and play it safe. My understanding from reading previous threads is that brass and glass SPGs made in Italy are virtually identical. Should i just get the DR and be done with it?
Another q is: how long of a hose should i use? My rig is the DSS BP/W used single-tank and my regulator is the Apeks XTX 200 (don't know if it makes any difference, mentioning it just in case). DR Express recommends a length of 26"; is that generally the appropriate length used? I don't know if size makes a difference but i'm relatively short (~5'7").
Thanks for any advice.
Has anyone dealt with the ebay vendor from that auction? Unless there's any real reason to go with the Halcyon i feel i should just go with Dive Rite Express just to get the warranty and play it safe. My understanding from reading previous threads is that brass and glass SPGs made in Italy are virtually identical. Should i just get the DR and be done with it?
Another q is: how long of a hose should i use? My rig is the DSS BP/W used single-tank and my regulator is the Apeks XTX 200 (don't know if it makes any difference, mentioning it just in case). DR Express recommends a length of 26"; is that generally the appropriate length used? I don't know if size makes a difference but i'm relatively short (~5'7").
Thanks for any advice.