Regulator - Wrong Present??

Richard Faulkner <richard@estate.demon.co.uk> wrote:

> So..
>
> I get a Scubapro R290 Octopus £79

Yes

> Scubapro Depth Gauge £49 (Why not the Suunto for £39?)

I would get the Suunto (make sure that you get an HP hose with the
Gauge)

>
> if the BCD hose comes with the BCD, do I need a BCD hose?

If you are sure that you are going to buy new then may be not. But you
will need the hose before you can use the reg. and you can bargin for a
lower price on the BC to be supplied with no hose

>
> A ROW hose to the BCD £20/£30 - for the sake of £30, if there are 2
> types, she could have both??
>
> Job done??

Yes

>
> Does a diver/school leave the BCD hose attached to the 1st Stage, or to
> the BCD when storing it?

1st stage. There is a quick release.


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"Richard Faulkner" wrote

> if the BCD hose comes with the BCD, do I need a BCD hose?

Kind of. Here in the states, there are at least three kinds of BCD hoses,
probably more. One, however, is the standard for all "normal" BCDs. The
other two are propietary to combination BC inflator/alternate units,
something I've never seen as a rental except where the shop has a try and
buy program. I suspect there's a standard there as well and that is the way
to go.

> Does a diver/school leave the BCD hose attached to the 1st Stage, or to
> the BCD when storing it?

It stays with the regulator, attached to the first stage.

Lee

> > Scubapro Depth Gauge £49 (Why not the Suunto for £39?)

I think you mean "contents gauge" (= "SPG") You've already bought her a
computer - she knows what depth she's at, but she might like to know how
much is in the tank! :0)

> I would get the Suunto (make sure that you get an HP hose
> with the Gauge)

Or the Apeks - I find it larger and clearer than the Suunto, but there's
nothing intrinsically wrong with the Suunto. The Apeks is a bit heavier
(being brass) than the Suunto, which may be a consideration for travelling.
The SP gauge, however, is horribly plasticky and I've never really been
comfortable with them.

Iain

On Fri, 13 Feb 2004 13:22:14 +1300, "rnf2" <rnf2@NOSPAMwaikato.ac.nz>
wrote:

>Seems to just be a favour with basic nitrox compatibility. I didn't look to
>hard at the brochore at the time while in the shop since I already have a
>Favour S. :)
>

My understanding is it's a vyper with the gauge mode, PC down load,
and simulation facilities removed. It definitely uses the same
algorithm and does the three minute safety stop count down

Pete
diving 'at' melbourne 'dot' me 'dot' uk

In message <8W_Wb.4676$vo1.2549@newsfep4-winn.server.ntli.net>, Iain
Smith <iainmsmith@btinternet.com> writes
>> > Scubapro Depth Gauge £49 (Why not the Suunto for £39?)
>
>I think you mean "contents gauge" (= "SPG") You've already bought her a
>computer - she knows what depth she's at, but she might like to know how
>much is in the tank! :0)

Whoops! I think I knew what I meant <g>

>
>> I would get the Suunto (make sure that you get an HP hose
>> with the Gauge)
>
>Or the Apeks - I find it larger and clearer than the Suunto, but there's
>nothing intrinsically wrong with the Suunto. The Apeks is a bit heavier
>(being brass) than the Suunto, which may be a consideration for travelling.
>The SP gauge, however, is horribly plasticky and I've never really been
>comfortable with them.
>
>Iain
>
>

--
Richard Faulkner

>I suspect that whoever services your regulator set the intermediate pressure
>to keep you from having problems. In my liimited experience with mixed
>sets, I've found that second stages designed for lower intermediate
>pressures are more likely to free flow and to continue freeflowing when used
>with higher intermediate pressures. On the other hand, I've not noticed
>that sets done the other way around breathed harder.
>
Servicing??? oh yeah.. done that once.. but definitely did not have
the Mares attached at the time.. (Ben's in Portland)

I've taken the poseidons on dives and bled the tanks dry (on purpose)
and not had any major problems (they do get a little gusty though).
Not a problem any more as I have just replaced my second first stage
(for my twinset) and took my Mares first stage out of retirement for
holiday dives (well.. I've done two dives since it was serviced.. keep
meaning to sell it though..)

rich