Removing SPG from console

[ScottyK]

After getting everything else mounted on my wrists, I now have two clunky Oceanic consoles that just hold SPG's.

Can I "safely" remove the consoles so I'm left with two streamlined SPG's, or do I need to EBAY em' and buy new ones???

[Big-t-2538]

You got any pics...I know the sherwoods pop out pretty easy

[ScottyK]

I can take one tonight. It looks like even worst case I could carefully cut the console off around the guage. My concern is that it's the same as a guage only, with a console attached. In other words, the console isn't what's holding the whole thing together.

[Big-t-2538]

ScottyK once bubbled...
I can take one tonight. It looks like even worst case I could carefully cut the console off around the guage. My concern is that it's the same as a guage only, with a console attached. In other words, the console isn't what's holding the whole thing together. O.K...now I'm confused....

Are you saying that the HP hose is somehow possibly mgically connected through the consol to the gauge...

On the sherwoods, the hose runs into the consol, and the gauge is connected to the hose....I assume that is what your looks like, and I would think that the consol should easily pop off...maybe not a trivial pop off mind you, but it has to come off....it would be real dumb to design it otherwise.

[ScottyK]

Big-t-2538 once bubbled...
O.K...now I'm confused....

Are you saying that the HP hose is somehow possibly mgically connected through the consol to the gauge...


LOL :D

Am I being a touch over cautious ???

I've just never taken one apart before, so AFAIK there could be little elves in there!

I think you answered my question though. You're saying that a guage in a console is the same thing you'd get seperately, and it's just slipped into the console, correct?

I was worried that the console might be part of what holds it all together.

[Big-t-2538]

Yeah, I think paranoia has set in...

Here's what the sherwood (http://s1059kxm.leisurepro.com/webapp/commerce/command/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=6704&prmenbr=946&cgrfnbr=957&parentCategory=954&sort=prsdesc) looks like that I have ripped apart before...

I am guessing that this is what your oceanic (http://s1059kxm.leisurepro.com/webapp/commerce/command/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=5489&prmenbr=946&cgrfnbr=957&parentCategory=954&sort=prsdesc) looks like?

If so, I'm certain it has to pop out.

[evad]

just disconnect spg hose from first stage, bend the console as you are popping out the gauge, and pull the whole thing thru the console. If you for some reason want to disconnect the gauge from the hose, make sure you DON'T disconnect the nut ON the gauge, but the one on the hose side. Disconnecting the nut on the gauge will ruin the gauge, so the best way is just to pull the whole thing through. Once you have it out, you can make a boot with a 2 1/2" No-Hub cap (cast iron waste pipe cover) with a hole
for the hose and the concave part of the back cut out. I'll try to post picture, but I don't know how.

[awap]

My wife has Oceanic console so I can take a look tonight. Only question should be whether it is better to pull the hose all the way through the console or just far enought to detacch the SPG from the hose and then remove the console over the gauge end of the hose. I suspect the latter would be easier on the hose. But you need to be careful not to damage the HP spindle. Probably a good opportunity to inspect, clean of replace, and relube the spindle O-rings also. If in doubt, you may want to have LDS do it. You're talking a 10 minute job.

[ScottyK]

Big T- this is what mine looks like http://s1059kxm.leisurepro.com/webapp/commerce/command/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=5395&prmenbr=946&cgrfnbr=957&parentCategory=954&sort=prsdesc

It's similar to yours, and like Evad just posted, I was guessing that I could just push it right out.

Awap- Thanks to you also. I'm pretty handy, so I shouldn't need the LDS. Just want a good idea of what to do before I start.

[Big-t-2538]

I almost picked that one scott...but seriously....DIY you'll learn how to fix a leaky consol for the future...or at least know where to check when someone says "my consol is leaking air"...which is how I learned about the sherwoods during one of the AOW classes I was working with...

Popped it out, swapped the torn o-ring...good to go!! I think it was 7 minutes...but I was distracted with beer at the time.

[ScottyK]

Big-t-2538 once bubbled...

Popped it out, swapped the torn o-ring...good to go!! I think it was 7 minutes...but I was distracted with beer at the time.

So beer free it's a five minute job? :D

Hell, for the extra two minutes, I'll down a pint or two of Killians while I'm working on it!

I'll let you guys know how it goes. Evad, remember that boot pic if you can.

Scott

[evad]

Just make SURE you don't disconnect the nut On the gauge. It will
kind of explode as a failsafe and can't be put back together. Not even with all the kings men.


Goodby to the rubber brick. No one will miss it. Its kinda sad really.

[ScottyK]

evad once bubbled...
Goodby to the rubber brick. No one will miss it. Its kinda sad really.

You sound like that IKEA commercial :D

[evad]

I've never seen said commercial but, since you were smiling when you said that, I'll try to post picture of DIY boot. I've never seen it done before but it works so well, it allmost looks store-bought. Oh boy!

[ScottyK]

Yes, it was meant to be funny. If you ever see it, you'll know it was the one I was talking about, and hopefully get a good chuckle ;)

[hantzu701]

ScottyK, did you figure out how to remove the consoles?

I kept the console just in case I wanted to switch back. I was seriously mistaken. You will be sooooo much happier without the console. The only improvement to the suggestions on Scubaboard that could think of is using bungie wrapped with surgical tubing. I also have a tupperware container in which I store all my wrist stuff to help me with my pre and post dive routine.

[ScottyK]

hantzu701 once bubbled...
ScottyK, did you figure out how to remove the consoles?

I'm going to do it over the weekend, and I promise to do a follow up with the results.




I also have a tupperware container in which I store all my wrist stuff to help me with my pre and post dive routine.

That's a good idea. I do the same thing, but use a duffel bag with side pockets. I pack every piece of gear in a specific place, and load it all into two bins. This way I never forget anything during the early morning scramble to get on the road.

Scott

[evad]

otherwise. Clip the SPG to your left chest ring. Just try it, you'll see.

[ScottyK]

Got both SPG's out with no problems :)

Jens was actually not an Oceanic console, and it was much easier to get hers out. Now I just need to figure the DIY boot out, and I'll be all set.

Scott