eelnoraa
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If have need to replace your power inflator, which one will you choose?
Power inflator standard K type vs HOG vs Scubapro Balance
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Bigd2722
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I get the one from Zeagle that you can unscrew and connect your bc to a water hose
Peter_C
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I like the standard ones since o-ring kits for rebuilding are plentiful and cheap. I also like them with a slight angle on the mouth piece not the straight one, but I probably wouldn't even notice if someone changed it after every dive.
Why does it need to be replaced?
Anyone can take an old BC hose, cut the threaded end off, and put a fitting into it adapting it to a garden hose for flushing.
Why does it need to be replaced?
Anyone can take an old BC hose, cut the threaded end off, and put a fitting into it adapting it to a garden hose for flushing.
Zung
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Scubapro any time! Their inflation rate is an order of magnitude above everything else. Whenever I have to use a rental with a standard inflator, I always have the feeling it's broken.
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eelnoraa
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I am trying salavage a small wing for travel usage. The shell, bladder, dump valve, elbow, corrogate hose .... all appear to be in good shape. No leaks. The only issue is the inflator, very sticky. It looks like this
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21yMgcgY6HL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
So I have a few option. 1) buy service kit and DIY ($12 NESS), 2)buy standard K inflator ($24 NESS), 3) buy HOG inflator ($24 NESS). Obviously 1) is cheapest given the DIY is easy to do. 2) and 3) are much more tho. So cost difference here isn't issue, I just wonder what is the better/more reliable inflator here
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21yMgcgY6HL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
So I have a few option. 1) buy service kit and DIY ($12 NESS), 2)buy standard K inflator ($24 NESS), 3) buy HOG inflator ($24 NESS). Obviously 1) is cheapest given the DIY is easy to do. 2) and 3) are much more tho. So cost difference here isn't issue, I just wonder what is the better/more reliable inflator here
Peter_C
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Standard inflator o-rings PLUS the tool is only $8.50 BCD Parts and Components - Dive Gear Express Bottom of page.
Either way I vote for rebuild and use it. If it is just sticky you might be able to shoot a little lube in there and be good to go. I do that often between rebuilds.
Either way I vote for rebuild and use it. If it is just sticky you might be able to shoot a little lube in there and be good to go. I do that often between rebuilds.
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eelnoraa
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nice, thank you
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I've replaced the O rings a few times, only ballsed it up once, need to be careful when using a screw driver to "lock" dump tube as you can score the body which destroys O ring sealing surface.
I've replaced the O rings a few times, only ballsed it up once, need to be careful when using a screw driver to "lock" dump tube as you can score the body which destroys O ring sealing surface.
Personal preference....I use different types for different diving...I prefer Apeks' inflator w/the metal buttons diving 'overhead' 'cause it gives me air faster and more precise amounts of air...I use an octo inflator [SSI] for shallow ow....Deep diving w/a dual bladder wing, I'll use two standard 'K' inflators...Which one [and which type of corrugated hose you choose] is your choice.......
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