Converting a gauge to a bungee mount

[JollyWaffl]

What's the best way to convert an Uwatec Digital gauge from wrist mount with watch type strap to a bungee mount? I've found one person who suggested cutting the straps off and widening the hole to fit a bungee. I've also seen bungee ready mounts sold online, but I can't figure out how to detach the current strap without destructive force. There's an "open" and "close" marking with directional arrows on the bottom, but nothing to turn in those directions...

Am I missing something obvious?

 

[bdrannik]

I would recommend the mount made by Deep Sea Supply. If I remember correctly the cost is around $8 or so for the Uwatec mount (photo below).

I've included two photos of my Vytec mount so you can see the general look/quality of it - the Uwatec mount would be very similar.

Note: You supply your own bungie/shock cord.

 

[JollyWaffl]

Right, DSS are some of the ones I found. You pop in the gauge and attach a bungee, correct?

Problem I have is that my gauge looks like the first attached photo, whereas I assume I'll need it to look like the second. The structure attaching to the wrist straps is in the way, and I haven't yet figured out how to get it off. Think I might be able to cut it off, but I consider that a last resort.

 

[Graeme Tolton]

Use this link...
DIR-diver.com - Bottomtimer
Best part is... it's free... and exactly what your looking for.

 

[bdrannik]

Right, DSS are some of the ones I found. You pop in the gauge and attach a bungee, correct? ***Yes***

Problem I have is that my gauge looks like the first attached photo, whereas I assume I'll need it to look like the second. The structure attaching to the wrist straps is in the way, and I haven't yet figured out how to get it off. Think I might be able to cut it off, but I consider that a last resort.

1) Soak the unit in warm (not hot) water for a few minutes.

2) Hold the gauge with both hands - straps pointing away from you - then push with the heels of your hands where the staps (both sides) connect to the mount bringing your hands together. This should then pop out the timer. (Copied from an Internet thread I had saved - I could not think of a better way to describe how to remove it)

 

[JollyWaffl]

1) Soak the unit in warm (not hot) water for a few minutes.

2) Hold the gauge with both hands - straps pointing away from you - then push with the heels of your hands where the staps (both sides) connect to the mount bringing your hands together. This should then pop out the timer. (Copied from an Internet thread I had saved - I could not think of a better way to describe how to remove it)

Yep that did it! Lukewarm water and a bit of elbow grease. Popped out on one side, and was then trivial to remove.

Thanks!

 

[Troutmaster]

+1 for the DSS mounts. I wear 2 of the same bottom timers you have and a compass all in DSS mounts and they are great.

 

[fnfalman]

Cut the straps off and drill some holes (soldering iron does wonder), run the bungee cords through. Voila! Bungee mount.

That's what I did with my depth gauge (on the right).

 

[Kern]

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