OK...quite possibly dumbest question of the week...but here goes

How do you inflate the DAN SMB?

Just got one in prep for my first boat diving trip without an instructor.

There is a valve which I can manualy inflate but it appears that I can take the lp hose from my BCD power inflator and use it to inflate..is that accurate?

It also seems that the bottom is open and looks like if I slide my reg or octo into it and use the purge valve that will inflate it...yes?

Doing a pool dive in a couple weeks to refresh skills before my trip, figured a few answers would save me some time.....

sincerely
Sinbad...there are no stupid questions, just inquisitive idiots....the diver.

I have learned that there are no dumb questions. I don't know how to insert images but this link will lead you to another post which has videos on how to inflate the smb.

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/4214506-post2.html

Good luck!

Cool! I gotta learn how to do that.

There is usually a valve for oral inflation once on the surface and also a hole in the bottom to inflate underwater. You can use your octo in some of them but I strongly recommend you invest in an inflator whip. Its easier and safer.