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Having trouble finding an obvious answer to this. Seaskin Nova allows an option to switch the nipple type for drysuit inflator:
This option swaps the Apeks swivel inflator with a Seatec nipple (fitted as standard) for one with a CENJ nipple. The Seatec or “International” fitting is the connector commonly used for BC and wing inflators. Whereas the Apecks coupling will push straight together the Seatec requires the collar on the hose to be pulled back while pushing it onto the valve. The hose supplied with your suit will be matched to the valve nipple type.
It sounds like the CEJN (looks like Seaskin misspelled it as they do elsewhere) connector is superior because one can plug it in or disconnect it without having to fumble with the collar on the hose (similar to what we are used to with our LPI for our wings)? In an emergency run away inflation it would be easier to just pull the cord out, rather than fumbling w the collar.
To make this more confusing, the Seaskin website says this about the Sitech valves:
SITech Valve System (including hose)
An alternative to a Apeks set up these are excellent dry suit valves from Sweden. This "push" inflator is operated in the normal way. The nipple type is "International". The 80cm inflator hose is a simple push fit. The unique internally fitted valve patch gives a neat external finish to the suit and allows us to mount it closer to suit seams.
It seems to imply that it will use the seated international one but it acts like a CEJN (ie no collar)?
Thoughts?
This option swaps the Apeks swivel inflator with a Seatec nipple (fitted as standard) for one with a CENJ nipple. The Seatec or “International” fitting is the connector commonly used for BC and wing inflators. Whereas the Apecks coupling will push straight together the Seatec requires the collar on the hose to be pulled back while pushing it onto the valve. The hose supplied with your suit will be matched to the valve nipple type.
It sounds like the CEJN (looks like Seaskin misspelled it as they do elsewhere) connector is superior because one can plug it in or disconnect it without having to fumble with the collar on the hose (similar to what we are used to with our LPI for our wings)? In an emergency run away inflation it would be easier to just pull the cord out, rather than fumbling w the collar.
To make this more confusing, the Seaskin website says this about the Sitech valves:
SITech Valve System (including hose)
An alternative to a Apeks set up these are excellent dry suit valves from Sweden. This "push" inflator is operated in the normal way. The nipple type is "International". The 80cm inflator hose is a simple push fit. The unique internally fitted valve patch gives a neat external finish to the suit and allows us to mount it closer to suit seams.
It seems to imply that it will use the seated international one but it acts like a CEJN (ie no collar)?
Thoughts?
