Hollis Ride power inflator replacement

[the_jaguar]

My power inflator is toast and I need to replace it. From everything I have read, these power inflators can easily be swapped out with various other brands as long as the hose diameter is the same. Mine is a 2 cm (0.78 inch) hose diameter and was actually using an Oceanic inflator all these days. I would really appreciate suggestions regarding which power inflator to replace it with? Will any generic DGX version work or are there recommended ones that will be more reliable, but won't cost a bomb?

Thanks much!

EDIT: I have a Hollis Ride (not a typical wing)

 

[tursiops]

My power inflator is toast and I need to replace it. From everything I have read, these power inflators can easily be swapped out with various other brands as long as the hose diameter is the same. Mine is a 2 cm (0.78 inch) hose diameter and was actually using an Oceanic inflator all these days. I would really appreciate suggestions regarding which power inflator to replace it with? Will any generic DGX version work or are there recommended ones that will be more reliable, but won't cost a bomb?

Thanks much!

Do you really mean a 20mm hose, or is it maybe a 19mm hose? The cheap DGX inflator (which is just fine) is for a 1 inch hose...their other more-expensive version is for a 3/4 inch hose. You can also get a 3/4 to 1 inch adapter.

 

[the_jaguar]

Do you really mean a 20mm hose, or is it maybe a 19mm hose? The cheap DGX inflator (which is just fine) is for a 1 inch hose...their other more-expensive version is for a 3/4 inch hose. You can also get a 3/4 to 1 inch adapter.

Your are right - I was in a hurry and tried to take a quick measurement. It should be 19mm.

Interesting that the 19mm or 3/4 inch hose is much more expensive. Are there any disadvantages of using a 3/4 to 1 inch adapter?

 

[tursiops]

Are there any disadvantages of using a 3/4 to 1 inch adapter?

Not that I've heard of. I've never used one so have no experience with them.

 

[the_jaguar]

Not that I've heard of. I've never used one so have no experience with them.

Got it - been looking online for such an adaptor, but I can't find one (I am likely not using the right search term)

 

[CT Sean]

Do you have a picture maybe? From what I see online for the Hollis Ride, it looks like it has a standard K inflator.

For example

 

[the_jaguar]

Do you have a picture maybe? From what I see online for the Hollis Ride, it looks like it has a standard K inflator.

For example

I too think it should be a standard 1 inch power inflator, but I bought it used and I am wondering if the previous owner decided to install a 0.75 inch oceanic inflator. I am not sure if he replaced the corrugated hose too, so I have ordered a 1 inch version to see if i can fit it in - let's see

 

[the_jaguar]

I just got back from a bunch of good dives off of phi phi island - bida nok, tonsai wall, mushroom rock, garang heng, etc. Nothing spectacular, but good dives overall.

The standard 1 inch power inflator does NOT work I need a 3/4 inch one. I am not sure if even the corrugated hose connector to the wing is the standard size - the hole is 46 mm in diameter (outer diameter of the hole and inner diameter of the hose connector), so it looks like it's not easy to just replace the entire hose setup either.

Looks like I am stuck with a non standard setup...

 

[the_jaguar]

I just found this link that claims their corrugated hose with elbow is compatible with 46mm collars - OTG Dive

Is OTG is a reliable brand/website to buy from?

 

[CT Sean]

Never heard of it - which doesn't mean much, but their site says they are located in China. I'd be looking for dealers in the US.

I still think a picture would be helpful to see what you currently have. My Hollis wing has what looks like the same 1" hose as in the video I linked above. I'm not sure what brands of elbows are compatible with a Hollis wing

Also - if you already have the 1" hose corrugated hose, you can just but the power inflator and elbow and make your own

Hollis Elbow Fitting

Having the right spares on-hand when out diving can make or break a dive. Don't let a malfunctioning BCD inflator elbow ruin a day of diving, always carry a spare. The Hollis Gear Power Inflator System

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K-Style Power Inflator for 1-inch Corrugated Hose

A replacement drift-pin design K-style 45-Degree Oral and Power Inflator compatible with 1-inch diameter corrugated hoses and the slide-lock fitting on ordinary low pressure BC hoses.

www.divegearexpress.com