Converting a buddy BCD to universal type inflator fitting?

One solution that I have seen to this problem is to change the inflator
controls and hose connections so that they are all the same. I have seen
Buddy jackets with Scubapro inflators fitted to the corrigated hose so that
they are compatible. Expensive, but effective.

HTH

Keith

One solution that I have seen to this problem is to change the inflator
controls and hose connections so that they are all the same. I have seen
Buddy jackets with Scubapro inflators fitted to the corrigated hose so that
they are compatible. Expensive, but effective.

HTH

Keith

One solution that I have seen to this problem is to change the inflator
controls and hose connections so that they are all the same. I have seen
Buddy jackets with Scubapro inflators fitted to the corrigated hose so that
they are compatible. Expensive, but effective.

HTH

Keith

One solution that I have seen to this problem is to change the inflator
controls and hose connections so that they are all the same. I have seen
Buddy jackets with Scubapro inflators fitted to the corrigated hose so that
they are compatible. Expensive, but effective.

HTH

Keith

One solution that I have seen to this problem is to change the inflator
controls and hose connections so that they are all the same. I have seen
Buddy jackets with Scubapro inflators fitted to the corrigated hose so that
they are compatible. Expensive, but effective.

HTH

Keith

Peter Neal <news@peteneal.co.uk> wrote in message news:<9BIrd.546$bd.258@newsfe5-win.ntli.net>...
> Hi,
>
> We currently have a mixture of buddy and universal fitting BCs and would
> like to convert everything to a common format allowing us to share our
> gear more effectively and prevent any possibility of someone using a reg
> set with a universal fitting inflator hose on a buddy jacket. I
> understand that changing the male fitting on the BC is a no go as the
> thread in the plastic of the inflator will be damaged in the process of
> removing the fitting.
>

I don't believe this is true. I have changed many inflators over the
years on many different pieces of kit and the threads into the plastic
have all been common, and all okay.

It is also a very good idea at the same time to change suit inflators
to the same common fitting, so you can swith them over during a dive
if you have to

Peter Neal <news@peteneal.co.uk> wrote in message news:<9BIrd.546$bd.258@newsfe5-win.ntli.net>...
> Hi,
>
> We currently have a mixture of buddy and universal fitting BCs and would
> like to convert everything to a common format allowing us to share our
> gear more effectively and prevent any possibility of someone using a reg
> set with a universal fitting inflator hose on a buddy jacket. I
> understand that changing the male fitting on the BC is a no go as the
> thread in the plastic of the inflator will be damaged in the process of
> removing the fitting.
>

I don't believe this is true. I have changed many inflators over the
years on many different pieces of kit and the threads into the plastic
have all been common, and all okay.

It is also a very good idea at the same time to change suit inflators
to the same common fitting, so you can swith them over during a dive
if you have to

Peter Neal <news@peteneal.co.uk> wrote in message news:<9BIrd.546$bd.258@newsfe5-win.ntli.net>...
> Hi,
>
> We currently have a mixture of buddy and universal fitting BCs and would
> like to convert everything to a common format allowing us to share our
> gear more effectively and prevent any possibility of someone using a reg
> set with a universal fitting inflator hose on a buddy jacket. I
> understand that changing the male fitting on the BC is a no go as the
> thread in the plastic of the inflator will be damaged in the process of
> removing the fitting.
>

I don't believe this is true. I have changed many inflators over the
years on many different pieces of kit and the threads into the plastic
have all been common, and all okay.

It is also a very good idea at the same time to change suit inflators
to the same common fitting, so you can swith them over during a dive
if you have to

Peter Neal <news@peteneal.co.uk> wrote in message news:<9BIrd.546$bd.258@newsfe5-win.ntli.net>...
> Hi,
>
> We currently have a mixture of buddy and universal fitting BCs and would
> like to convert everything to a common format allowing us to share our
> gear more effectively and prevent any possibility of someone using a reg
> set with a universal fitting inflator hose on a buddy jacket. I
> understand that changing the male fitting on the BC is a no go as the
> thread in the plastic of the inflator will be damaged in the process of
> removing the fitting.
>

I don't believe this is true. I have changed many inflators over the
years on many different pieces of kit and the threads into the plastic
have all been common, and all okay.

It is also a very good idea at the same time to change suit inflators
to the same common fitting, so you can swith them over during a dive
if you have to

Peter Neal <news@peteneal.co.uk> wrote in message news:<9BIrd.546$bd.258@newsfe5-win.ntli.net>...
> Hi,
>
> We currently have a mixture of buddy and universal fitting BCs and would
> like to convert everything to a common format allowing us to share our
> gear more effectively and prevent any possibility of someone using a reg
> set with a universal fitting inflator hose on a buddy jacket. I
> understand that changing the male fitting on the BC is a no go as the
> thread in the plastic of the inflator will be damaged in the process of
> removing the fitting.
>

I don't believe this is true. I have changed many inflators over the
years on many different pieces of kit and the threads into the plastic
have all been common, and all okay.

It is also a very good idea at the same time to change suit inflators
to the same common fitting, so you can swith them over during a dive
if you have to