Halcyon's LP Hoses, opinions?

[TexasMike]

Am considering making my purchase of what I need to set up my rig for long hoses....

Extreme-Exposure and the Halcyon brand are offering a complete setup for what looks to be a good price...

I'm looking for opinions on quality of this product. I know we have lots of fans of their BC's and want to see if you are just as happy with the LP hoses.

If you want to suggest an alternate brand, please do.

[JimC]

My hoses are holding up well. No complaints here.

[WreckWriter]

They're good hoses.

Tom

[O-ring]

...no problems or leaks yet...

[tombiowami]

One of them was waaaay too long and keeps getting hung up on everything. I could barely find my octo at the end of it, even using the excellent techniques I learned in OW class.

It also was not yellow so it is hard for some to tell that it is my octo. Just put some of those spiral things on and you will be Ok.


Tommy

Otherwise, a great set of hoses!

[roakey]

tombiowami, there's stuff that'll dissolve the superglue that's between your tounge and your cheek. :-)

I've got two set sof their hoses, the packages are a good price and they're nice hoses.

Roak

[GP]

I'll jump on the bandwagon too. I bought a long hose kit from EE and am happy with them.

[detroit diver]

tombiowami once bubbled...
One of them was waaaay too long and keeps getting hung up on everything. I could barely find my octo at the end of it, even using the excellent techniques I learned in OW class.

It also was not yellow so it is hard for some to tell that it is my octo. Just put some of those spiral things on and you will be Ok.


Tommy

Otherwise, a great set of hoses!


And the damn thing keeps getting wrapped around my knees! But my daughter loves to skip rope with it....she doesn't like the hissing sound, though.

[large_diver]

Mine work fine......and the color goes with everything ;-)

[Scubaroo]

Just make sure you're buying "Halcyon" if that's what you really want. I bought a set of hoses that were supposedly Halcyon, from a store that carried Halcyon stuff, and they were just ordinary hoses the same length as the Halcyon ones, with no hose protectors, not what I was expecting.

That being said, they're still hoses the correct length and work fine - I just don't have hose protectors on them :rolleyes:

[Fetch]

EE indicated that an order of Halcyon long hoses might take longer if you ordered the 1/2" size, but if you don't have Apeks then I doubt you'd want 1/2" in the first place :)

jeff

[detroit diver]

bengiddins once bubbled...
Just make sure you're buying "Halcyon" if that's what you really want. I bought a set of hoses that were supposedly Halcyon, from a store that carried Halcyon stuff, and they were just ordinary hoses the same length as the Halcyon ones, with no hose protectors, not what I was expecting.

That being said, they're still hoses the correct length and work fine - I just don't have hose protectors on them :rolleyes:

I don't believe their hoses come with the protectors as standard, although I might be wrong.

[TexasMike]

Fetch once bubbled...
EE indicated that an order of Halcyon long hoses might take longer if you ordered the 1/2" size, but if you don't have Apeks then I doubt you'd want 1/2" in the first Double points to you for the good memory. I do have the Zeagle/Apeks TX50 with the 1/2-inch fitting on the first stage....so if I wanted to use that port for supply to my primary 2nd stage, I would have to take your data into the equation.

Thanks!

[WreckWriter]

No hoses come with them, they're always extra, in my experience anyway.

I don't believe Halcyon actually makes the hoses, they just have them made in the correct lengths. I'd be surprized if more than 2 or 3 companies actually make hoses.

Tom

[TexasMike]

Thanks all for the replies......

Now to catch that run-away piggy bank....

[tombiowami]

Mine did not come with protectors. I have the 1/2" port also. I got a plug for it, and went with regular hoses, so if I do run into a problem it won't be such a big deal.


Tommy

For that tongue in cheek problem, do you know what type of glue that the WKPP is using these days? I think that is one place where some DIR advocates have differing opinions since some glue does not work as well others in cold water and english caves.
:)

[Scubaroo]

So what's the deal with all the photos of regulators with Halcyon branded hose protectors? I'd just assumed they came with the "Halcyon hose kit".

[detroit diver]

bengiddins once bubbled...
So what's the deal with all the photos of regulators with Halcyon branded hose protectors? I'd just assumed they came with the "Halcyon hose kit".

You might be better off without the protectors. With them on, you can't see any wear or rusting, or source of bubbles. The only time I use them is when I have to make a very sharp bend in the hose.

[GP]

TexasMike once bubbled...
Double points to you for the good memory. I do have the Zeagle/Apeks TX50 with the 1/2-inch fitting on the first stage....so if I wanted to use that port for supply to my primary 2nd stage, I would have to take your data into the equation.

Thanks!
Mike, what I did was get all 3/8 inch hoses and bought the little 5 dollar 1/2 inch to 3/8 inch adaptor and hooked my short hose bungeed backup to that port which of course is the first one and then connected the long hose primary on the 3/8 inch port, that way I didn't need the 1/2 inch hose. This made more sense to me too because if you're using a long hose you'd have to cross the long hose over the bungeed backup hose...something I'd forgot to do several times and I found it annoying. If you look at my profile pic you'll see what I mean. That was taken before I switched them around notice how the long hose has to cross over the backup hose.

[TexasMike]

GP....

I'll take that idea into consideration...

And after looking at your pic....I found it too funny that we have the same reg...same BC...same knife. And if I could make out the poseidon symbol, I woulda say same mask.

[roakey]

detroit diver once bubbled...
I don't believe their hoses come with the protectors as standard, although I might be wrong.
The official word is they don't.

However, they usually come in with a few (not enough, however). Go figure.

Roak

[Fetch]

Just wanted to add that since there should be no difference in a Halcyon hose and the one you'd get from the LDS (I didn't even realize they were branded until the salesguy at EE told me the 1/2" might take longer since they came from Halcyon), the cost of just getting them from a local shop is probably nearly in line (and they'd most likely be happy to do the installation).

Just a thought, is all :)

jeff

[Uncle Pug]

Get the hose set from 5th D and save a few bucks.
Also if you want to use the 1/2 port get an adapter from them and keep the hose standard.

[diveaway]

I've been looking at changing my hoses to and I like the set offered by Halcyon.

Question: how hard/easy is the change of regulator hoses? I mean on the second stage of course... I guess that can be easiliy done yourself? (My LDS is going to strangle me soon).

Sorry for the stupid question, but I'm new in the 'hose changing business' :baby:

Ray

[detroit diver]

Ray,

If you've got a wrench, it's a no brainer. Just don't tighten too hard. Just past hand tight.

Inspect the o-rings before you re-insert the fitting just to make sure you haven't scored/torn one.

[detroit diver]

Uncle Pug once bubbled...
Get the hose set from 5th D and save a few bucks.
Also if you want to use the 1/2 port get an adapter from them and keep the hose standard.

U_P,

I need a couple of these adapters. I looked on their site but could not find them. Can you give me a clue where to look?

Thanks,

Jack

[Uncle Pug]

Like most shops that maintain an online presence they don't list every little nickle~n~dime item on their website... good thing too... otherwise we would never be able to wade through all the info...

Anyway... call them... when they have some they have some... and when they don't they don't... cost you $5~7.

You can pick one up when you are out here as I am sure you will want to take the drive over to Kent to the 5thD store and say howdy.

But of course if they don't have the adapters LP does.

[sheck33]

tombiowami once bubbled...
One of them was waaaay too long and keeps getting hung up on everything. I could barely find my octo at the end of it, even using the excellent techniques I learned in OW class.

It also was not yellow so it is hard for some to tell that it is my octo. Just put some of those spiral things on and you will be Ok.




the 'way to long one' is actually your PRIMARY that should be wrapped so no need to use the OW sweep method. It actually
is supposed to be well kinda long, 7' as a matter of fact :giggle:

But i am sure you know that right :D