Remote valve operator for doubles

[mikerault]

I see in my Leisurepro catalog they have a remote operator (essentially a stiff cable with a fitting over the manifold isolation valve and a knob at the other end) to allow ease of operation of the most difficult to reach valve, the isolator.

Has anyone used this type of device?

What are the pros and cons?


Mike

 

[VinceDS]

I see in my Leisurepro catalog they have a remote operator (essentially a stiff cable with a fitting over the manifold isolation valve and a knob at the other end) to allow ease of operation of the most difficult to reach valve, the isolator.

Has anyone used this type of device?

What are the pros and cons?


Mike

This thing is an accident waiting to happen:

http://www.leisurepro.com/Prod/Cate...ck/DescSort_0/Filter_6=520/OMSRV30.html?Hit=1

To me it appears to be a huge failure point. In an emergency that requires one to shut down the isolator valve, you may have very little time to shut down before your gas supply is exhausted. If this thing failed, you would be toast. Also, if it failed, you would not be able to reach the isolator with your hand as now (looking at the picture of the device) your manifold valve is pointing straight down.

On a side note. I have yet to run across anyone in tech who cannot reach both their isolator and left / right post valves. All it takes is a little instruction and a little practice to reach your valves.

 

[Boogie711]

Polite voice: They're not necessary, Mike. You probably want to save your money.

Impolite voice: They're called slobwinders. It's a stupid idea, and yet another gimmick designed to teach the impressionable that you can substitute equipment for skill.

If you can't reach your own valves, get a better fitting drysuit and do stretching exercises. What are you going to do one day when you need to shut down a valve and discovered it's come off?

 

[xiSkiGuy]

Even though all that really needs to be said has been, you can search for "slobwinders" and find some more reading.

 

[mikerault]

Yep, just what I thought. Thanks for confirming this is just a solution in search of a problem.

Mike

 

[terrasmak]

I tried now to laugh as one of my local shops showed me one of those on his rig .