Question Opinions on Scubatools dip tube tool?

[SaltyWombat]

I'm putting together a Scubatools order and saw their new dip tube tool. It's $40. Is this description correct?

Enables quick and easy installation of the o'ring in a Yoke style tank valve.

It appears to just grip the dip tube securely so it doesn't get damaged by pliers.

Do people find such a tool useful?

 

[flymolo]

there are some dip tubes that accept a hex key- as long as the threads match maybe it'd be cheaper just to switch to those?

 

[rob.mwpropane]

I'm putting together a Scubatools order and saw their new dip tube tool. It's $40. Is this description correct?



It appears to just grip the dip tube securely so it doesn't get damaged by pliers.

Do people find such a tool useful?

I can think of 10 things in the shop I would use before buying something like that for $40.

Honestly, with modern day compressors I'm not sure that we really need dip tubes anymore anyway.

 

[sea_ledford]

Trash all your dip tubes without the hex in the bottom. Don't know why it took so long to make them.

Unless you are servicing other people gear, then the tool might be worth it.

 

[rhwestfall]

If you are sold on buying one, there is a way less expensive one through Scuba Clinic Tools... Don't be afraid of getting stuff from Thailand.... They have some great stuff.

 

[rhwestfall]

I have placed multiple orders from them with never a problem. One as recent as last month.

 

[rhwestfall]

 

[rob.mwpropane]

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I can think of 10 6 things in the shop I would use before buying something like that for $40 $29.

 

[rhwestfall]

If you are sold on buying one.......

I can think of 10 6 things in the shop I would use before buying something like that for $40 $29.

I think I prefaced my comment clearly enough....