Tank clamps

In article <20040921104641.25357.00000520@mb-m22.aol.com>, BushmanBro
<bushmanbro@aol.com> wrote:

€ Any suggestions on an improved tank clamp, one that is simple yet
€ foolproof........I'm tired of loose tanks ...........
€ Capt. Zeep


http://halcyon.net/acc/cambuckle.shtml

Although I'm sure there are some fools clever enough to use them
incorrectly. For those divers, there's this:

http://www.mares.com/product.asp?cat=8&prod=89&menu=2

Which not only eliminates the problem not being able to tighten a tank
band, but also warns other divers that the owner is an extremely
talented fool.

Alan

In article <20040921104641.25357.00000520@mb-m22.aol.com>,
bushmanbro@aol.com (BushmanBro) writes:

>Any suggestions on an improved tank clamp, one that is simple yet
>foolproof........I'm tired of loose tanks ...........

No offense intended, but I'd recommend improoving your tank clamping
technique. Pull the straps TIGHT before you work the cam to clamp
the tank. Wet the band first, if that help you -- I do't find that
I need to do so; my cam bands work just fine.

On the other hand -- my wife bought a set of SCUBAPRO (I think) bands
with metal buckles. She loves them; I think they are over-engineered
and over-priced -- but they do work.

--
Charlie Hammond -- Hewlett-Packard Company -- Ft Lauderdale FL USA
(hammond@not@peek.ssr.hp.com -- remove "@not" when replying)
All opinions expressed are my own and not necessarily my employer's.

"BushmanBro" <bushmanbro@aol.com> wrote in message
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> Any suggestions on an improved tank clamp, one that is simple yet
> foolproof........I'm tired of loose tanks ...........
> Capt. Zeep

Never come loose?---You have to use a large jubilee clip (preferably two)
Or there again try some of the small truck straps from you local auto store.
Seriously tho--"Charlie Hammond" made a valid point re wetting the
straps----The only time i have had this trouble is if i have not used the bc
in a while and hooked the tank up with dry straps.
You could always soak the bc(or straps if removable on your kit) in the bath
the day,or even an hour ,before you dive.
Hmmm--Thought--remember that all tanks ,even the same "size" are not the
same circumference--could this explain your troubles?

Timberwolf

"BushmanBro" <bushmanbro@aol.com> wrote in message
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> Any suggestions on an improved tank clamp, one that is simple yet
> foolproof........I'm tired of loose tanks ...........
> Capt. Zeep

Are you sure the buckle is properly threaded?

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:foolproof........I'm tired of loose tanks ...........

Scubapro.

Dan Bracuk
Is it my imagination, or do Buffalo Wings taste like chicken?
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"Timberwolf" <howling@themoon.invalid> pounded away at his keyboard
resulting in:
:Seriously tho--"Charlie Hammond" made a valid point re wetting the
:straps----The only time i have had this trouble is if i have not used the bc
:in a while and hooked the tank up with dry straps.

Then you have a low standard tank retention system. I use scubapro
bands and clamps and they work just great. No need to wet them at
all.

Dan Bracuk
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On Fri, 24 Sep 2004 19:40:49 -0400, Dan Bracuk <NOTbracuk@pathcom.com> wrote:
>Then you have a low standard tank retention system. I use scubapro
>bands and clamps and they work just great. No need to wet them at
>all.

The Scuba Pro Super-Cinch is without doubt, the best in class, but
alas, it is not very good on soft packs that need two straps. On
hard packs that bind the tank to a plate (plastic or otherwise)
with one strap they are the best thing going.

I especially like it when changing tanks in rough weather because
of the fact that you can take it off the tank without lifting the
BC over the tank.

safe diving,

bullshark

"Dan Bracuk" <NOTbracuk@pathcom.com> wrote in message
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> "Timberwolf" <howling@themoon.invalid> pounded away at his keyboard
> resulting in:
> :Seriously tho--"Charlie Hammond" made a valid point re wetting the
> :straps----The only time i have had this trouble is if i have not used the
> bc
> :in a while and hooked the tank up with dry straps.
>
> Then you have a low standard tank retention system. I use scubapro
> bands and clamps and they work just great. No need to wet them at
> all.
>
> Dan Bracuk
> Is it my imagination, or do Buffalo Wings taste like chicken?
> The Best of rec.scuba http://www.pathcom.com/~bracuk/RecScuba/
>
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Dan
I use the same --however should i not use a strap for a while it can and
does slacken once wet.
One thing to remember is that all tanks are not of the same dimensions even
tho they are the same capacity.
Not going to argue the point--just relaying my experiences


regards etc

Look for "Mares Airlock" Around $100 but worth it!

BushmanBro wrote:
> Any suggestions on an improved tank clamp, one that is simple yet
> foolproof........I'm tired of loose tanks ...........
> Capt. Zeep

"Harry Henderson" wrote

> Look for "Mares Airlock" Around $100 but worth it!

Right. Then everybody will be able to tell what a newbie you are from a
distance. Around $100 and a complete waste of money, but it's your money.

> BushmanBro wrote:
>> Any suggestions on an improved tank clamp, one that is simple yet
>> foolproof........I'm tired of loose tanks ...........
>> Capt. Zeep

I've had very good luck with the two strap setup on my Halcyon. I've found
two straps inherently more stable than one and the halcyon straps with their
rubber grip sections, to be better yet. I'm sure they're not the only ones
producing a setup like this.

Lee