Pony Bottlle - Mounting

[Ronniemu]

I just purchased my first pony bottle and a Quick Draw Pony Bracket. What is the preferred method of mounting the bottle to my tank, right side up or upside down? Thanks for your ideas!


Ronnie

 

[markfm]

I mount mine right side up, have it fully on.

Some people mount theirs upside down, just pressurize the hose then turn it off. I heard about an absolute CF recently, when an OOA diver ended up getting the not-really-on pony reg. Can you say "Panic"?

The only time I ever mounted upside down was on a trip where I had a reg issue that couldn't be serviced locally, a minor freeflow.

Right side up keeps the first stage out of harm's way -- it's easy to whack it if it's upside down.

Some folks like upside down, say that it prevents a freeflow from emptying the pony. My pony's reg is in a place where it's readily noticeable, and the reg is detuned sufficiently that freeflow is simply a very low likelihood. I also do check the pressure between dives.

Either way, good job on having a backup.

 

[ZzzKing]

Look here:

http://dir-diver.com/en/equipment/st...e_rigging.html

Total cost: ~$15.

 

[bolantej]

Look here:

http://dir-diver.com/en/equipment/st...e_rigging.html

Total cost: ~$15.

If you were trying to show them the stage bottle rigging, I will say it works great for my pony. I think they said they bought a bracket mount already though.

 

[alhatten]

It shouldn't matter as long as your hose access is readily available.

Al

 

[deltat]

As far as I know the most common would be right hand side with valve on top.

 

[RonFrank]

I use the Zeagle pony straps. They work great.I mount it right side up, and on.

A lot of people like the sling their bottles. That is good option, and in that case you could leave it off.

 

[tc]

I'm in the right side, valve up crowd too.

 

[DiverBizz]

I just purchased a 19 pony bottle and I plan on clipping my to the BC so that in an emergency I can grab it or my buddy can have it. My LDS showed me several ways to mount it and then suggested what best met what I wanted.

 

[RICHinNC]

Mine is valve down. If you go that route, be sure it is mounted high enough so when you set your rig down it dont bang the pony. Your rig should set on the main tank only.