Protecting Contents Gauges

Helen · November 25th, 2005, 11:36 PM

I seem to be pretty good breaking these - having killed two this season. One was because it was on a hose which was FAR too long, and was my own silly fault as i dropped the heisers on it and crunch, one knackered gauge. The other was a mystery, left the cylinders to get filled on board the boat, came back to find it broken. No idea how it happend, but obviously something heavy came into conact with it.

So, to prevent this happening again, i got some cheapo plastic lidded boxes from Ikea - you get three of them for about £1.50. If you cut a hose sized U shaped hole in the end of the box along the top rim, you can protect the gauge with it by clipping the box on and off. The other two, one is just the right size for your computer and compass, the final one is useful for car keys and glasses.

See, i do have my uses. :D

daz · November 26th, 2005, 12:00 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Helen)

So, to prevent this happening again, i got some cheapo plastic lidded boxes from Ikea - you get three of them for about £1.50. If you cut a hose sized hole in the end of the box, you can protect the gauge with it.

Surely that's got to be a real PITA opening the lid every time you want to check your gas. Not to mention a serious rule 6 violation when it looks like you've taken your sandwiches on a big cave push

Daz

Helen · November 26th, 2005, 12:02 AM

Look, if it wasnt freezing cold i would go get the camera out of the car and take a piccie.

But Daz, you cut a U shaped hole........you been dying your hair blonde again? Didnt know it affects the brain when you have as little as you....

(PS thats another slap next time i see you)

Divingniknaks · November 26th, 2005, 12:19 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by daz)

Surely that's got to be a real PITA opening the lid every time you want to check your gas. Not to mention a serious rule 6 violation when it looks like you've taken your sandwiches on a big cave push

Daz

He's only been here 2 minutes and already he has me crying with laughter :D

November 25th, 2005, 11:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Helen(Offline) "Like a diver... only shorter" Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Scapa Flow, Orkney Posts: 101	Protecting Contents Gauges I seem to be pretty good breaking these - having killed two this season. One was because it was on a hose which was FAR too long, and was my own silly fault as i dropped the heisers on it and crunch, one knackered gauge. The other was a mystery, left the cylinders to get filled on board the boat, came back to find it broken. No idea how it happend, but obviously something heavy came into conact with it. So, to prevent this happening again, i got some cheapo plastic lidded boxes from Ikea - you get three of them for about £1.50. If you cut a hose sized U shaped hole in the end of the box along the top rim, you can protect the gauge with it by clipping the box on and off. The other two, one is just the right size for your computer and compass, the final one is useful for car keys and glasses. See, i do have my uses. :D __________________ You can dive any way you want to. Just don't expect me to be down there with you.... Last edited by Helen; November 26th, 2005 at 12:05 AM.

November 26th, 2005, 12:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
Helen(Offline) "Like a diver... only shorter" Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Scapa Flow, Orkney Posts: 101	Look, if it wasnt freezing cold i would go get the camera out of the car and take a piccie. But Daz, you cut a U shaped hole........you been dying your hair blonde again? Didnt know it affects the brain when you have as little as you.... (PS thats another slap next time i see you) __________________ You can dive any way you want to. Just don't expect me to be down there with you....

November 26th, 2005, 12:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
Divingniknaks(Offline) Resident purveyor of shiney kit.... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 1,038	Quote: (Originally Posted by daz) Surely that's got to be a real PITA opening the lid every time you want to check your gas. Not to mention a serious rule 6 violation when it looks like you've taken your sandwiches on a big cave push Daz He's only been here 2 minutes and already he has me crying with laughter :D __________________ Phill ----------------------------- Salvo Lights, DirZone Gear , Frog Wings Dive ? http://www.divingniknaks.com

November 26th, 2005, 12:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
daz(Offline) "Don't worry I'm approved" Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 209	Quote: (Originally Posted by Helen) So, to prevent this happening again, i got some cheapo plastic lidded boxes from Ikea - you get three of them for about £1.50. If you cut a hose sized hole in the end of the box, you can protect the gauge with it. Surely that's got to be a real PITA opening the lid every time you want to check your gas. Not to mention a serious rule 6 violation when it looks like you've taken your sandwiches on a big cave push Daz