Wing/suit inflator connector

**neilh** · November 27th, 2005, 03:22 PM

At the DIR gig I borrowed Rich's wing and twinset for a dive and although everything was where I'd expect it to be (

) we had a problem with my suit inflator. My, ahem, nipple on the valve was different to Rich's.

Since then I've noticed in Bob's info a comment that the suit and wing inflator should be the same connector to allow you to swap them if necessary.

So - if I need to get a new nipple and suit inflator hose for my suit, what make/type do I need to fit in with everyone else?! (And where can I get them? Nackers?

)

**Alastair** · November 27th, 2005, 03:29 PM

£4.50 from UE

http://www.dirdirect.com/astro/Argon...sories3215.htm

(And I managed to avoid any jokes about having odd nipples)

Cheers
Al

Rick · November 27th, 2005, 03:35 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Alastair)

(And I managed to avoid any jokes about having odd nipples)

Cheers
Al

Indeed Mr Scarramunga!

**neilh** · November 27th, 2005, 03:38 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Alastair)

£4.50 from UE

http://www.dirdirect.com/astro/Argon...sories3215.htm

(And I managed to avoid any jokes about having odd nipples)

Thanks Al - I'm guessing that the LP inflation hoses they do fit these? Anyone know?!

I'm amazed nobody has commented on my non-DIR nipple yet

Tricky · November 29th, 2005, 03:02 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Alastair)

£4.50 from UE

http://www.dirdirect.com/astro/Argon...sories3215.htm

It might be an idea to wait until you want something else from UE before buying one of these. I looked at buying one and, by itself, the total price was closer to a tenner than a fiver after delivery costs.

howellsn · December 10th, 2005, 02:48 PM

OK Guys - Here's my .02p's worth ...... correct me at will!

There are basically three different types of Inflator nipples on the market.

a) CEJN (A.K.A. Apeks Connector - Made in sweden)
b) The Seatec nipple.
c) The International (DIN) nipple.

Now, the CEJN connector is visually different than the other two - it's wider and has a large hole bored right down the middle to maximize flow. If you look up the end of the hose (ooh err...) that connects to this nipple there is a brass cup which covers the end of the nipple to provide the seal. I think it would be fair to say these are the standard nipples supplied on drysuits straight from the manufacturer as they are designed for a higher flow rate.

At a quick glance, The International & Seatec nipple are similar in appearance. They are of the same size and dimensions, there is however a slight difference. The International nipple again has a single hole bored down the centre where as the seatec nipple has two small holes drilled at the perimeter. The international one has (for want of a better description) a small raised footbridge over the center bored hole. Both are designed to work with hoses that encompass a Shreader valve assembly (standard BCD inflation hose).

My two Halcyon wings & my cressi stab have the Int. nipple supplied as standard (in fact, I have never seen a bcd with a seatec nipple) - i have changed my drysuit to the seatec and have had no compatability problems with the hoses.

As mentioned above though the flow rate of the later two is lower than the cejn.

Others in this thread have supplied the link ... Speak Nicely to "Nina" at Underwater Explorers and she'll pop one in the post.

HTH

Nick

November 27th, 2005, 03:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
neilh(Offline) Haemoglobin on the bus... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Barnsley, UK Posts: 1,900	Wing/suit inflator connector At the DIR gig I borrowed Rich's wing and twinset for a dive and although everything was where I'd expect it to be () we had a problem with my suit inflator. My, ahem, nipple on the valve was different to Rich's. Since then I've noticed in Bob's info a comment that the suit and wing inflator should be the same connector to allow you to swap them if necessary. So - if I need to get a new nipple and suit inflator hose for my suit, what make/type do I need to fit in with everyone else?! (And where can I get them? Nackers? )

November 27th, 2005, 03:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Alastair(Offline) DIRX Supporter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 693	£4.50 from UE http://www.dirdirect.com/astro/Argon...sories3215.htm (And I managed to avoid any jokes about having odd nipples) Cheers Al __________________ Helium is our friend - GI3

November 27th, 2005, 03:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rick(Offline) Jock Exley Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Falkirk/Stratford UK Posts: 730	Quote: (Originally Posted by Alastair) (And I managed to avoid any jokes about having odd nipples) Cheers Al Indeed Mr Scarramunga! __________________ Forget Everything And Remember http://phreaticzone.thedeepstop.com/ http://www.dublinbaydiving.com/

November 29th, 2005, 03:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tricky(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Reading, Berkshire Posts: 555	Quote: (Originally Posted by Alastair) £4.50 from UE http://www.dirdirect.com/astro/Argon...sories3215.htm It might be an idea to wait until you want something else from UE before buying one of these. I looked at buying one and, by itself, the total price was closer to a tenner than a fiver after delivery costs. __________________ "I know that you believe that you understand what you think I said, but I am not sure you realise that what you heard is not what I meant." "Make me one with everything" said the Mystic to the Hamburger vendor. UK Diving Forum Sryth: A Free Online Text RPG Join the Adventure! Fallen Sword: Free online RPG

December 10th, 2005, 02:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
howellsn(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: South Wales Posts: 7	Wing / Suit Inflator OK Guys - Here's my .02p's worth ...... correct me at will! There are basically three different types of Inflator nipples on the market. a) CEJN (A.K.A. Apeks Connector - Made in sweden) b) The Seatec nipple. c) The International (DIN) nipple. Now, the CEJN connector is visually different than the other two - it's wider and has a large hole bored right down the middle to maximize flow. If you look up the end of the hose (ooh err...) that connects to this nipple there is a brass cup which covers the end of the nipple to provide the seal. I think it would be fair to say these are the standard nipples supplied on drysuits straight from the manufacturer as they are designed for a higher flow rate. At a quick glance, The International & Seatec nipple are similar in appearance. They are of the same size and dimensions, there is however a slight difference. The International nipple again has a single hole bored down the centre where as the seatec nipple has two small holes drilled at the perimeter. The international one has (for want of a better description) a small raised footbridge over the center bored hole. Both are designed to work with hoses that encompass a Shreader valve assembly (standard BCD inflation hose). My two Halcyon wings & my cressi stab have the Int. nipple supplied as standard (in fact, I have never seen a bcd with a seatec nipple) - i have changed my drysuit to the seatec and have had no compatability problems with the hoses. As mentioned above though the flow rate of the later two is lower than the cejn. Others in this thread have supplied the link ... Speak Nicely to "Nina" at Underwater Explorers and she'll pop one in the post. HTH Nick

November 27th, 2005, 03:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
neilh(Offline) Haemoglobin on the bus... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Barnsley, UK Posts: 1,900	Quote: (Originally Posted by Alastair) £4.50 from UE http://www.dirdirect.com/astro/Argon...sories3215.htm (And I managed to avoid any jokes about having odd nipples) Thanks Al - I'm guessing that the LP inflation hoses they do fit these? Anyone know?! I'm amazed nobody has commented on my non-DIR nipple yet