How to change a dump valve?

[Ikelos]

I just got my Santi E.Lite drysuit. However, I ordered a Si tech dump valve by mistake. Does anyone know how to install an Apeks High/Low-profile dump valve onto my drysuit? I noticed that the install dock is slightly different from my friend's drysuit with Apeks high profile dump valve. Do I have to make some changes by myself or send it back to Santi? Really appreciate your answers.

 

[JoeTPhilly]

I just got my Santi E.Lite drysuit. However, I ordered a Si tech dump valve by mistake. Does anyone know how to install an Apeks High/Low-profile dump valve onto my drysuit? I noticed that the install dock is slightly different from my friend's drysuit with Apeks high profile dump valve. Do I have to make some changes by myself or send it back to Santi? Really appreciate your answers.

I remembered a video on the Halcyon Facebook page. I just searched and found it was posted on July 17th. It has the text below along with a video showing the difference. I would give Orie at Halcyon/Santi a call or email.

𝗔𝗽𝗲𝗸𝘀 𝘃𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀 - Why can’t you use them interchangeably?

They have different mounting to the dry suit. If you have opted for SiTech valves in the original configuration, an exchange to the APEKS version can be made, unfortunately this is a one-way process.When placing the order for valves: Thermovalves — double check the type you have in your drysuit. SANTI uses 2 thread sizes of valves: SiTech - 33 mm/M33. Or Apeks - 38 mm/M38.

edit: Ah, sorry. I just saw you are located in Australia.

 

[Ikelos]

I remembered a video on the Halcyon Facebook page. I just searched and found it was posted on July 17th. It has the text below along with a video showing the difference. I would give Orie at Halcyon/Santi a call or email.

𝗔𝗽𝗲𝗸𝘀 𝘃𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀 - Why can’t you use them interchangeably?

They have different mounting to the dry suit. If you have opted for SiTech valves in the original configuration, an exchange to the APEKS version can be made, unfortunately this is a one-way process.When placing the order for valves: Thermovalves — double check the type you have in your drysuit. SANTI uses 2 thread sizes of valves: SiTech - 33 mm/M33. Or Apeks - 38 mm/M38.

edit: Ah, sorry. I just saw you are located in Australia.

Really appreciate the reply! I just got an e-mail from Santi, they confirmed what you said: Those valves are in different diameters, I have to send the drysuit to the nearby Santi service centre for the modification. I'm still considering do I need to change it only because I don't like the outward of the valve. It is my first drysuit I really wanna make it perfectly. Will this modification cause any unturnable damage or apply any patch?

 

[Capt Jim Wyatt]

Dive it the way you have it now. That is my $0.02 worth.

 

[grantctobin]

I just got my Santi E.Lite drysuit. However, I ordered a Si tech dump valve by mistake. Does anyone know how to install an Apeks High/Low-profile dump valve onto my drysuit? I noticed that the install dock is slightly different from my friend's drysuit with Apeks high profile dump valve. Do I have to make some changes by myself or send it back to Santi? Really appreciate your answers.

You are like SOL or will need a manufacturer level modification. Apeks diameter = ~37mm, Si-tech ~32.5mm

 

[Whitrzac]

Just dive it. The apeks valves leak more anyway.

 

[happy-diver]

Does anyone know how to install an Apeks High/Low-profile dump valve onto my drysuit?

I'm still considering do I need to change it only because I don't like the outward of the valve.

If you don't like the outward why ask about Apeks high

Grab a couple of these enlarge your hole glue one on

Apeks Rubber Backing Patch AP0166 - Seaskin Drysuits Shop - Purchase Drysuit Supplies

These are glued on to the outside of a drysuit to give the APO702, 703, 704 and 158 valves the best possible seal. (The hole is too big for the cuff Purchase Apeks Rubber Backing Patch AP0166 from Seaskin - drysuit supplies made to order directly from the factory.

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Apeks Drysuit Valve System - Seaskin Drysuits Shop - Purchase Drysuit Supplies

Browse Apeks Drysuit Valve System from the Seaskin Drysuits online store - buy bespoke drysuits and components directly from the factory.

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SITech Drysuit Valve Systems - Seaskin Drysuits Shop - Purchase Drysuit Supplies

Browse SITech Drysuit Valve Systems from the Seaskin Drysuits online store - buy bespoke drysuits and components directly from the factory.

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[happy-diver]

Anyway!

They all catch on your stuff no matter which one I'm wearing!

 

[happy-diver]

And if you really want to know, the neo drysuit I am having made at the moment will not have a dump valve

I will be dumping through a cuff tying not to blow a glove off

I know, fingerless