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View Full Version : Isolation manifolds: Which brand and why?
TexasMike June 7th, 2002, 01:55 PM As I begin to think along the lines of obtaining my first set of doubles, I thought I would solicit the opinions of our experienced divers here... Which Isolation Manifold would you recommend and why? And why that one over the compitition? --TM Uncle Pug June 7th, 2002, 02:05 PM Originally posted by TexasMike Which Isolation Manifold would you recommend and why? And why that one over the compitition? Well Mike... I would recommend you get the Sea Elite from Diver's Supply because it is indentical to the Dive Rite and Halcyon (with one exception *) and comes O2 ready with rubber knobs for $170. The barrel cross over vs. face seal (OMS) has been debated before and I am sure you are aware of it so I won't repeat that... * the exception (we have all three) seems to be that the Sea Elite has slightly fewer turns from off to open... this may or may not be a factor... a roll off could happen easier but also be corrected faster. WYDT June 7th, 2002, 02:22 PM Ditto UP's suggestion!! TexasMike June 7th, 2002, 03:15 PM Contact info for Divers Supply, please? Scubaroo June 7th, 2002, 03:17 PM www.divers-supply.com WreckWriter June 7th, 2002, 03:19 PM http://www.divers-supply.com BUT I tried to order one and they told me backordered for 90 DAYS. Had to get a Halcyon instead at a much higher price ;-0 Try DS but call them as they are not good about notifying on online orders. Tom Uncle Pug June 7th, 2002, 03:28 PM Definitely call 1-800-999-3483 (then 3) instead of online ordering... And be sure to inquire if the item is in stock... I have cancelled several orders after waiting an inordinate amount of time... but they were always friendly, helpful and willing... Mike you might want to consider getting the cross-over port plugs for $10 each so that you can use the valves as singles unless you plan on doubling them up permanently right away. Shane and I both have bands and crossovers on the shelf so we can spank together another set of doubles but it is nice to have the flexibility. MikeFerrara June 7th, 2002, 04:14 PM I haven't seen the Sea Elite but the Halcyon has less turns than than the Dive Rite. O-rings are also different. We have had 4 DR manifolds and had to replace the o-rings in all of them. They are soft and come apart gumming up the valve. Takes two men and a boy to turn the valve. Halcyon is also O2 ready. TexasMike June 7th, 2002, 05:28 PM Thanks for the info.... Now to see what I can get the piggy bank to regurgitate. JamieZ June 7th, 2002, 10:04 PM Sea Elite w/highland bands. You will not be disappointed! Campana June 8th, 2002, 01:06 AM Can't disagree about Sea Elite/Scubapro/Dive Rite (all seem to be the same). I am also pleased with a 300 bar Thermo I got from Scubalux a couple of months ago. I like the 300 bar because it's got deeper threads. The downside is that you have to use DIN regs only, can't use adapters in the valves and use yokes. Since my regs are DIN, and always will be, that's not a problem for me. This manifold also has the barrell o rings instead of the face orings on the OMS. I really have a problem with the way the OMS's work. I haven't heard of any leaking, but they sure seem like they would leak easier, and I am going to steer clear. Sorry OMS fans.
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