regulator bj
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Looking for a drawing and any information on the att "Voit" manifold email litremeter@talktalk.net thanks
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You should post this question at VintageDoubleHose.com
There have been several discussions about that manifold over there and I believe several divers are using them. You may even find some good information by doing a search over there.
The Voit/ Swimaster service manual that I have doesn't have that manifold, it only has the newer valves and manifolds.
Good luck
There have been several discussions about that manifold over there and I believe several divers are using them. You may even find some good information by doing a search over there.
The Voit/ Swimaster service manual that I have doesn't have that manifold, it only has the newer valves and manifolds.
Good luck
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Regulator bj & Luis,
I was designed by Fred Roberts in the early 1960s when he was an engineer at Voit as a universal manifold that would fit most dive cylinders of that era.
Like the whip reserve and the fiberglass back pack which were also Fred's contributions it was not well received by the diving public, who were not receptive to a radical change in equipment design.
After entering the market it was discovered it was subject to excessive leakage. After a year or two was removed from Voit's inventory. I suspect there are a few of these manifolds still bouncing around in sheds and dusty dive lockers but as a collectable would be considered some what rare design and a good find.
I will return with the year introduced, price and model numbers after the holiday merriment settles down to a roar ...
SDM
I was designed by Fred Roberts in the early 1960s when he was an engineer at Voit as a universal manifold that would fit most dive cylinders of that era.
Like the whip reserve and the fiberglass back pack which were also Fred's contributions it was not well received by the diving public, who were not receptive to a radical change in equipment design.
After entering the market it was discovered it was subject to excessive leakage. After a year or two was removed from Voit's inventory. I suspect there are a few of these manifolds still bouncing around in sheds and dusty dive lockers but as a collectable would be considered some what rare design and a good find.
I will return with the year introduced, price and model numbers after the holiday merriment settles down to a roar ...
SDM
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regulator bj
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Thanks Luis H /Sam,
In the last hours via VDH the Voit catalogues had it listed 1963/65 with a part no. VTK/VTJ with the reserve valve, will wait until 2014 for added input.
In the last hours via VDH the Voit catalogues had it listed 1963/65 with a part no. VTK/VTJ with the reserve valve, will wait until 2014 for added input.
This manifold is detailed in Fred Roberts' book, Basic Scuba. It looks like this manifold was never intended for 3/4 inch tank openings, and was only available in 1/2 inch tapered thread. It also appears that your valve (pictured) is missing the dip tubes and their filters.
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regulator bj
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Just a piece of "triviality" a buddy of mine has pointed out that the rigs in the film "Thunderball" film were fitted with this manifold
Regulator bj, that is an interesting tidbit. I tried to find some photos of the parascuba jump for the Thunderball movie, and found out that I had been quoted (without reference) in a news article:
EDITORIAL: Welcome to Eglin, Agent 007 - Editorials - Northwest Florida Daily News
It shows that what we write here can be accessed later, and used.
SeaRat
EDITORIAL: Welcome to Eglin, Agent 007 - Editorials - Northwest Florida Daily News
It shows that what we write here can be accessed later, and used.
SeaRat
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regulator bj
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At the days end its good to share information and ideas, as with diving always some to learn.
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