Dive Alert on Inspiration Auto Air?

[KentCe]

Will a Dive Alert work on an Inspiration's Auto Air or is the "Buddy Blast" (http://www.divecommando.com/blast.html) the only option?

Thanks, Kent

ps: On some liveaboards up here, a Dive Alert type device is a requirement.

[madmole]

The AutoFreeFlow has its own fittings so the Buddy blast is your only option, its made for it.

All the Air II copies have their own fittings, a standartd Schrader connection cant flow enough air for breathing at deapth

[KentCe]

madmole once bubbled...
The AutoFreeFlow has its own fittings so the Buddy blast is your only option, its made for it.

Given you used the name "AutoFreeFlow", I assume AutoAir with the Inspiration has a small free flow problem?

[madmole]

Inspiration Survey 2002 results

Auto Air removed 42.80%
Auto Air Free Flowed 27.54%

Actually has 2 causes, a) its VERY sensitive to interstage pressure and b) the components corrode quickly

APD do sell spares kits at a very reasonable price though

Personally I'll stick with my Air II, been fully functional for last 18 years. In that time I've had to replace 1 schrader valve in about 1500 dives with it

[saturated]

Madmole

I have had a similar free flow when the pressure in the tank drops below 70-80 bar. I seem to have adjusted it out. The interstage pressure was perfect but still flowing. Any thoughts?