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My quantum just died last week. It's going back to apeks in a few days. bought 2 18 months ago, this is the second replacement needed. Great computer, but if another one fails after this, I won't be having it replaced again, you need some reliability.

That's true, for reference my tanks are Catalina Al80's. Funnily enough, I've just found I'm moving back to the UK for a year or so, although I won't be able to bring the dive gear back for a few months yet. Damn, I might have to buy a dry suit. Brrrrrrr. Thoroughly spoiled from being in warm...

Thank you all, that pretty much sorts me out. Tobin, I'll be emailing you for a stock check and quote. Cheers, J.

Hi folks, I've been searching the forum and have a couple of questions about setting up some doubles. I have Al80's that right now I plan double. I want to go with DIN type valves, so I'm looking for a set of bands and a manifold. Most of the manifolds I've seen advertised don't actually...

I bought some pda screen protectors from an office supply place. Trim a sheet to fit and stick on. Peels off easily if you need to. don't worry about getting all the air bubbles smoothed out, the water pressure will do that. Wouldn't stop a big scratch from something like a sharp knife, but...

Several years ago, before I ever got into diving, I read an article about a dive that captured my imagination. I no longer have that article, but I can give you a brief synopsis. The dive was in Papua New Guinea, it was a night, wreck dive. They dived down to a wreck and worked there way...

Thanks guys, just the information I needed. I'll have a go at it tomorrow and let you know the outcome. Cheers, Justin.

Thanks for the nice comments, I have to admit it came out better than I expected. It went to 20m on Sunday and no leaks at all. I do want to change out the bulb for a spot one though. The clear tubing was another idea I nicked from padipro, keeps them from rubbing at the bcd and possibly...

Hi all, last weekend the inflator valve on my zeagle ranger started sticking slightly open, meaning I had to vent air from the bc every few minutes during the dive. Back on the boat, I could hear the air getting in, and watch the bc inflate over a few minutes. I've thoroughly soaked and...

Well, it's finally finished. Living in Brunei, Borneo, I'm a bit limited on what I can get locally, parts wise, so it's been an interesting project. Fortunately, a holiday down to Perth last year sourced the cable glands and battery pack, saving me lots of shipping costs. The can is made...

Scott/Ken, ok you've convinced me to try this, I prefer the idea of being able to ditch it if I had to, so I'll try the weight belt route and see how that goes. Cheers, J.

I thought of using a weight belt, but with the pockets on the bc, they would get in the way of the canister if the belt was where I would normally put it (waist). I think i'll try putting it on the cam band for now, and see how it goes. Ultimately I'm going the bp/w route which will put it...

Hi, thanks for the replies. I have a zeagle ranger, which is weight integrated, hence it's not so easy to attach the canister. I like the idea of putting it on the cam band, which I think will be the easiest option. Good point to hang it upside down, I'm sure I'd have forgotten that first...

OK my light will be finished by the weekend and I'm looking at how best to carry it. I haven't yet moved over to a back plate and wings, but still use my zeagle ranger bc. I couldn't put the can on the waist strap as that puts it too far in front and bangs on my legs when I move (could be...

Omega seamaster. Didn't buy it as a specific dive watch, but I was working offshore and wanted and automatic watch as batteries will always die when you can't get to a shop. Took me 3 years to realise you can't justify the money for an omega or rolex, I just wanted that watch, and could afford...

Thanks everyone, lots more interesting things. The cost of the backplates isn't that high as I'm having them made locally by a metal fabricators here (one of the advantages of living in the oil patch. There are no dive shops in Brunei, and having things shipped here is very expensive...

Thanks all, that pretty much settles me on looking for two sets of wings. For now, budget decides I just set up for the twins and use my zeagle for singles, until I can get the rest of it all together. I'll look at the dive-rite wings. Cheers, Justin.

Hi all, I'm slowly putting together my bp/wing system. I need to decide how much lift I need for the system and would appreciate some advice. I dive warm water (borneo/malaysia) in a 3mm full suit. With a Zeagle ranger and single Al80 I use 4-5kg. I'm thinking of getting an aluminium...

Otter make a completely clear box, which might work for you. Put you slave adapter facing backwards and the flash facing forward. Mount it on an arm an inche or so in front of the camera, when the camera flash fires, so will the big flash. We've used an otter box like this with a light meter...

The download option will be available after you've done your first dive with the computer. It foxed me when I first got mine. J.