Single Cylinder Hose Length

JAG · December 18th, 2005, 07:47 PM

Can anyone please tell me what the length of the primary hose should be on a single cylinder setup?

Thanks,

Ian

*Clare Gledhill* · December 18th, 2005, 07:57 PM

The official asnswer is, I think, 1.5 metres.

Having said that, I don't think there is anything wrong with having a two metre hose on a single - and if you have a cannister torch you will find it easier routing wise to have longer one.

Tord Mattsson · December 18th, 2005, 08:29 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gledders)

The official asnswer is, I think, 1.5 metres.

Having said that, I don't think there is anything wrong with having a two metre hose on a single - and if you have a cannister torch you will find it easier routing wise to have longer one.

Yes, more a question of light than single or twins.

BR

Tord

**jb2cool** · December 18th, 2005, 08:31 PM

i have a single cylinder setup and have a 2m hose here. It seems to measure up ok (I have not got it installed yet). As already mentioned, you'll find it easier to stow with either a canister torch or a pocket on your right hip to tuck it under.

cold water diver · December 18th, 2005, 08:58 PM

Personally,
I just use the normal 7ft(2m?) hose when diving singles If I don't have a light on(almost never) then I just tuck the excess into the waistband, just saves me from mucking about with changing hoses around on my setup.

Tord Mattsson · December 18th, 2005, 09:28 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by cold water diver)

Personally,
just saves me from mucking about with changing hoses around on my setup.

Another good reason, as I, also see it.

Reg
Tord

Martin Burnard · December 18th, 2005, 09:43 PM

I also use a 2m hose with a single, always got my torch with me because I always need to look into any holes!:D

Divingniknaks · December 18th, 2005, 09:52 PM

Hi,

I'd go with the 7ft as well, tried the 5ft when i used a single and IMVHO it's too short.

As has been pointed out as well saves b*ggering about with kit.

And it's Cheaper :D

Now did I really say that ? :p

Cheers

*Brian Allen* · December 18th, 2005, 10:21 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Tord Mattsson)

Another good reason, as I, also see it.

Reg
Tord

Good evening Tord,

Welcome! Good to see that you've made it to the forum at last.

JAG - On a single i still prefer the 7ft vs the 5. During practice, it allows 2 divers to stay horizontal, face to face with little pull on the reg and with enough room to maneuver.

Brian

Tord Mattsson · December 18th, 2005, 10:38 PM

Good evenning Brian.

And thank you.

Jepp, signed up when I got the invitaions.
Now then I come to think of it, I guess I didn’t post any intro.

Reg
Tord

December 18th, 2005, 07:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
JAG(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 130	Single Cylinder Hose Length Can anyone please tell me what the length of the primary hose should be on a single cylinder setup? Thanks, Ian __________________ -.. .. ...- . / ... .- ..-. . / ... .... .. .--. -- .- - . ... www.narknark.co.uk

December 18th, 2005, 07:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Clare Gledhill (Online) GUE Instructor Site Admin Pacman Champion! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,540	The official asnswer is, I think, 1.5 metres. Having said that, I don't think there is anything wrong with having a two metre hose on a single - and if you have a cannister torch you will find it easier routing wise to have longer one. __________________ Clare . "Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions....Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you too can become great." Interested in DIR dive training? Always happy to chat/answer questions so get in touch via PM or visit www.dirdiver.co.uk

December 18th, 2005, 08:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tord Mattsson(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 29	152 or 208 cm Quote: (Originally Posted by Gledders) The official asnswer is, I think, 1.5 metres. Having said that, I don't think there is anything wrong with having a two metre hose on a single - and if you have a cannister torch you will find it easier routing wise to have longer one. Yes, more a question of light than single or twins. BR Tord

December 18th, 2005, 08:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
jb2cool (Online) Padawan learner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire Posts: 796	i have a single cylinder setup and have a 2m hose here. It seems to measure up ok (I have not got it installed yet). As already mentioned, you'll find it easier to stow with either a canister torch or a pocket on your right hip to tuck it under. __________________ http://jb2cool.bulldoghome.com

December 18th, 2005, 09:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
Divingniknaks(Offline) Resident purveyor of shiney kit.... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 1,038	Hi, I'd go with the 7ft as well, tried the 5ft when i used a single and IMVHO it's too short. As has been pointed out as well saves b*ggering about with kit. And it's Cheaper :D Now did I really say that ? :p Cheers __________________ Phill ----------------------------- Salvo Lights, DirZone Gear , Frog Wings Dive ? http://www.divingniknaks.com

December 18th, 2005, 08:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
cold water diver(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: eastern Canada Posts: 84	Personally, I just use the normal 7ft(2m?) hose when diving singles If I don't have a light on(almost never) then I just tuck the excess into the waistband, just saves me from mucking about with changing hoses around on my setup.

December 18th, 2005, 09:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tord Mattsson(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 29	Quote: (Originally Posted by cold water diver) Personally, just saves me from mucking about with changing hoses around on my setup. Another good reason, as I, also see it. Reg Tord

December 18th, 2005, 09:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Martin Burnard(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Plymouth, UK Posts: 580	I also use a 2m hose with a single, always got my torch with me because I always need to look into any holes!:D

December 18th, 2005, 10:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
Brian Allen(Offline) GUE Instructor Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London & Plymouth Posts: 593	Quote: (Originally Posted by Tord Mattsson) Another good reason, as I, also see it. Reg Tord Good evening Tord, Welcome! Good to see that you've made it to the forum at last. JAG - On a single i still prefer the 7ft vs the 5. During practice, it allows 2 divers to stay horizontal, face to face with little pull on the reg and with enough room to maneuver. Brian __________________ ...dive planning again ... GUE fundamentals and Halcyon Equipment Online www.ocean-explorers.co.uk

December 18th, 2005, 10:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
Tord Mattsson(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 29	Good evenning Brian. And thank you. Jepp, signed up when I got the invitaions. Now then I come to think of it, I guess I didn’t post any intro. Reg Tord