Metric Hose Ends?

[Manatee Diver]

Today I had to change out a HP hose on my deco bottle, I was switching from a DGX Stainless hose that started leaking at the crimp to a Piranha braided hose. I noticed that none of the normal SAE wrenches that I normally use fit right. It was close enough that it would work, but I had to use metric wrenches. Anyone notice this?

 

[johndiver999]

channel locks ain't sold in metric, as far as I know.

 

[tursiops]

Today I had to change out a HP hose on my deco bottle, I was switching from a DGX Stainless hose that started leaking at the crimp to a Piranha braided hose. I noticed that none of the normal SAE wrenches that I normally use fit right. It was close enough that it would work, but I had to use metric wrenches. Anyone notice this?

That's why an adjustable wrench is often the tool of choice.

 

[Manatee Diver]

That's why an adjustable wrench is often the tool of choice.

I generally prefer to use single size wrenches when possible. It is easier to work with once you find the right size, and it puts less wear on the fastener that you are working on.

 

[tursiops]

I generally prefer to use single size wrenches when possible. It is easier to work with once you find the right size, and it puts less wear on the fastener that you are working on.

I agree completely. But I travel with a thin-jaw adjustable for my reg and others.

 

[Manatee Diver]

But I travel with a thin-jaw adjustable for my reg and others.

Same, my save a dive kit has a pair of Knipex pliers wrenches for doing this sort of thing. Though IIRC some save a dive multitools include non-adjustable wrenches. Since the standard used to be SAE those might have issues.

 

[Manatee Diver]

channel locks ain't sold in metric, as far as I know.

Those are sold in one size "Bugger this nut." I actually have a pair of vice grips in my save a dive kit, as those are the best way to deal with Scubapro spline nuts, those I use a scrap of webbing to protect the nut. I really need to find a replacement for the S560's spline nut.

 

[tursiops]

Same, my save a dive kit has a pair of Knipex pliers wrenches for doing this sort of thing. Though IIRC some save a dive multitools include non-adjustable wrenches. Since the standard used to be SAE those might have issues.

I recently got a Knipex. Love it!
The standard in the US was SAE, yesm but European multitools are metric.
Here is one that is metric only. And This is a star tool that is either metric or SAE.
The Cadillac of multi tools is the titanium one from Pandora Lab, which fits metric, SAE, the ScubaPro spline, 1st stage caps, and tank knobs screws.

 

[buddhasummer]

I have a bunch of generic hoses from DGX, I need an adjustable wrench as there are variations in sizes. I also have a Miflex set all the same size (14mm). I prefer the more expensive Miflex for this reason. I don't like using nut rounders if I can avoid it.

 

[broncobowsher]

The threads are still standard, just the hex is metric. Get that a lot, never bothered me in the slightest. Find something that fits (even if it is adjustable) and go with it.