new hose for sidemount

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• Oct 2, 2010

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working on config for side mount i made a hose with a quick disconect on left bottle ( 2 inch) the hose is the lp infliator hose the route is up the bcd hose behind left arm and into bottle this makes droping bottle easy and clean if this works i have spoken with a mfg who can make the hose it really helps clean up the rig/kit let me know if i missed any safety issues or is my thinking off just trying to build a better mouse trap lol

 

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• Oct 2, 2010

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I don't understand what you're trying to do. Perhaps a photo?

 

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• Oct 2, 2010

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2" LP inflator hose is what I'm getting out of his post.

Depends on how/where you keep your inflator.

I use a 9" hose, but route it around my shoulder strap. Not sure how a 2" hose would route if I want to keep the inflator mid-chest.

I second Rob's request for a picture.

 

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• Oct 3, 2010

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I think he might have meant 2 feet, which means he's routing the LP hose off the shoulder.

 

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• Oct 3, 2010

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It may be difficult to make room for the rest of your hand when pulling back the lock ring, especially with dry gloves or 5 mm wet gloves on. I would go with a bit longer if you intend on using this in cold water diving.

On another note I have fastened a 13 ft3 argon bottle on my oversized back plate so that feeds directly into my dry suit so all I need is the backup for my wing, which I am using less and less for bouyancy and using my suit for bouyancy instead. The wing is returning to an emergency device.

Cheers.