Argon bottles

Janos · November 27th, 2005, 11:17 AM

Just curious to know what size people use and how it's rigged - wreck or cave?

Janos

**Alastair** · November 27th, 2005, 11:29 AM

Currently using a 6cf bottle aquired from Phill. It is US spec so you can't get it filled in the UK so I have 15L donor cylinder and a decanting whip.

Currently rigged to the backplate:
http://www.divetekadventures.com/TechnicalARmounts.htm
http://homepage.mac.com/samilaine/PhotoAlbum7.html

HTT
Al

Rick · November 27th, 2005, 01:03 PM

As Al but have a pal bringing over a 14cf to be cave mounted although I believe Bardo has had some success plate mounting his 1.5ltr

Divingniknaks · November 27th, 2005, 01:59 PM

The 1.5Ltr are like hens teeth though, I have 3 on backorder now, for about 2months.

We do the DOT *US) spec 6 and 14's but as Al points out, unless you have a very friendly LDS you'll need a whip.

Rick · February 23rd, 2006, 10:54 PM

Prepared to swap a 1.5ltr (NEW, used once) for a 14cf.....anyone?

Phil O · February 23rd, 2006, 11:25 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Rick)

Prepared to swap a 1.5ltr (NEW, used once) for a 14cf.....anyone?

... fox turd?

cold water diver · February 23rd, 2006, 11:39 PM

6cu/ft rigged on the backplate

Harvey

Phil O · February 23rd, 2006, 11:44 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Phil O)

... fox turd?

I should clarify this .. it was an offer to Rick for a swap. I do not use a fox turd in any way to mount an argon cylinder.

*peter_steinhoff* · February 24th, 2006, 01:42 AM

Luxfer S006 for ocean and "recreational" cave dives, Luxfer S014 for big dives.

The small 6 cuft bottle is now available in a metric CE approved version so I'll probably get some for wreckdiving.

Cheers,
Peter

PS1 · February 24th, 2006, 09:49 AM

Hey there Phil niknaks - looks like an opportunity to expand the product line here...

November 27th, 2005, 11:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
Janos(Offline) "Two Sheds" Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Surrey Posts: 400	Argon bottles Just curious to know what size people use and how it's rigged - wreck or cave? Janos __________________ You can lead a horse to water but you can't climb a ladder with a large bell in both hands - Vic Reeves www.hellfins.com/shed

November 27th, 2005, 11:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
Alastair(Offline) DIRX Supporter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 693	Currently using a 6cf bottle aquired from Phill. It is US spec so you can't get it filled in the UK so I have 15L donor cylinder and a decanting whip. Currently rigged to the backplate: http://www.divetekadventures.com/TechnicalARmounts.htm http://homepage.mac.com/samilaine/PhotoAlbum7.html HTT Al __________________ Helium is our friend - GI3

November 27th, 2005, 01:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rick(Offline) Jock Exley Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Falkirk/Stratford UK Posts: 730	As Al but have a pal bringing over a 14cf to be cave mounted although I believe Bardo has had some success plate mounting his 1.5ltr __________________ Forget Everything And Remember http://phreaticzone.thedeepstop.com/ http://www.dublinbaydiving.com/

November 27th, 2005, 01:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
Divingniknaks(Offline) Resident purveyor of shiney kit.... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 1,038	The 1.5Ltr are like hens teeth though, I have 3 on backorder now, for about 2months. We do the DOT *US) spec 6 and 14's but as Al points out, unless you have a very friendly LDS you'll need a whip. __________________ Phill ----------------------------- Salvo Lights, DirZone Gear , Frog Wings Dive ? http://www.divingniknaks.com

February 23rd, 2006, 10:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rick(Offline) Jock Exley Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Falkirk/Stratford UK Posts: 730	Prepared to swap a 1.5ltr (NEW, used once) for a 14cf.....anyone? __________________ Forget Everything And Remember http://phreaticzone.thedeepstop.com/ http://www.dublinbaydiving.com/

February 23rd, 2006, 11:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
Phil O (Online) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 340	Quote: (Originally Posted by Rick) Prepared to swap a 1.5ltr (NEW, used once) for a 14cf.....anyone? ... fox turd? __________________ Phil

February 23rd, 2006, 11:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
cold water diver(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: eastern Canada Posts: 85	6cu/ft rigged on the backplate Harvey

February 23rd, 2006, 11:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
Phil O (Online) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 340	Quote: (Originally Posted by Phil O) ... fox turd? I should clarify this .. it was an offer to Rick for a swap. I do not use a fox turd in any way to mount an argon cylinder. __________________ Phil

February 24th, 2006, 01:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
peter_steinhoff(Offline) Instructor candidate Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sweden & Florida Posts: 205	Luxfer S006 for ocean and "recreational" cave dives, Luxfer S014 for big dives. The small 6 cuft bottle is now available in a metric CE approved version so I'll probably get some for wreckdiving. Cheers, Peter __________________ Peter Steinhoff GUE DIR-F, Tech1, Tech2, Cave1, Cave2, Cave3, RB80-1&2, DIR-F/Cave Instructor Candidate. NAUI Tec Instructor (Trimix, Technical DPV, Technical Wreck Penenetration etc) WKPP Support Diver, Halcyon Product Development Team, Gavinscooter Representative. Various IANTD, NSS-CDS, NACD, PADI & NAUI. ---------------------------------------------- http://dir-diver.com http://peter.steinhoff.se (swedish only)

February 24th, 2006, 09:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
PS1(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 77	CE marked 6cuft argon bottle Hey there Phil niknaks - looks like an opportunity to expand the product line here...