"DIR" manifold...

Vie · January 12th, 2006, 05:44 AM

I am shopping around for a decent manifold. Any recommendations other than super expensive Halcyon? Pros, cons?

Divingniknaks · January 12th, 2006, 10:46 AM

Hi,

The DIRZONE and AGIR manifolds are the same as the H ones, but a more sensible price.

Same spec of course, dbl o-rings barrel type. But no expensive 'H' on

We have them here http://www.divingniknaks.com/products.php?cat=55 but there must be someone nearer to you I would assume.

Hope that helps

ahar · January 12th, 2006, 11:18 AM

This I suspect is a very stupid question, but do you have to get a manifold that fits to an exact size of the bands that you have or are the manifolds adjustable to fit different variations in twinning band sizes?

**Howard Payne** · January 12th, 2006, 12:53 PM

The manifold needs to be the correct size for the cylinders, then the Isolator coupling in the middle screws in and out (ie shortens & lengthens) to fine tune the size of "the gap" so that there is no stress on the coupling. Once the coupling is adjusted correctly, you tighten the retaining screws to hold it in place. All this makes more sense when you're looking at one! :D

HTH

ppo2_diver · January 12th, 2006, 02:09 PM

I use Thermo manifolds. Work just as well as H's, but don't cost as much.

DJ

Mats Edenfeldt · January 12th, 2006, 02:10 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Howard Payne)

The manifold needs to be the correct size for the cylinders, then the Isolator coupling in the middle screws in and out (ie shortens & lengthens) to fine tune the size of "the gap" so that there is no stress on the coupling. Once the coupling is adjusted correctly, you tighten the retaining screws to hold it in place. All this makes more sense when you're looking at one! :D

HTH

Its better not to have the retainer screws not tightened and let the isolator be able to take an impact and "bend" backwards. It may save the nobb if you hit something really hard.

**Howard Payne** · January 12th, 2006, 02:14 PM

Thanks for that clarification - a little knowledge is a dangerous thing :D

Vie · January 12th, 2006, 04:38 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by ppo2_diver)

I use Thermo manifolds. Work just as well as H's, but don't cost as much.

DJ, does Thermo have a website? I can only find an example in the ScubaToys website

Are you using the older Thermo manifold that was sold by Abysmal?

JS1scuba · January 12th, 2006, 04:59 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Vie)

DJ, does Thermo have a website? I can only find an example in the ScubaToys website

Are you using the older Thermo manifold that was sold by Abysmal?

We sell and service the entire line of Thermo Brand Manifolds. I've been selling thousands of them over the past 5 years without any problems, complaints or service issues. The stuff is bullet proof. You will find them on our website at: http://www.techdivinglimited.com

They are the cleanest and most precision made of all the brands out there. The finish is superb, and the saftey assembly is protected.

Cheers

ppo2_diver · January 12th, 2006, 05:44 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Vie)

DJ, does Thermo have a website? I can only find an example in the ScubaToys website

Are you using the older Thermo manifold that was sold by Abysmal?

I just bought another one from http://www.diveriteexpress.com It cost less than $200. You can see them on XS Scuba's web site, http://www.xsscuba.com

DJ

January 12th, 2006, 05:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
Vie(Offline) Loner at the ball... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Krung Thep, Siam, mostly Posts: 189	"DIR" manifold... I am shopping around for a decent manifold. Any recommendations other than super expensive Halcyon? Pros, cons?

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Divingniknaks(Offline) Resident purveyor of shiney kit.... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 1,038	Hi, The DIRZONE and AGIR manifolds are the same as the H ones, but a more sensible price. Same spec of course, dbl o-rings barrel type. But no expensive 'H' on We have them here http://www.divingniknaks.com/products.php?cat=55 but there must be someone nearer to you I would assume. Hope that helps __________________ Phill ----------------------------- Salvo Lights, DirZone Gear , Frog Wings Dive ? http://www.divingniknaks.com

January 12th, 2006, 11:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
ahar(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Harrow - NW London Posts: 42	This I suspect is a very stupid question, but do you have to get a manifold that fits to an exact size of the bands that you have or are the manifolds adjustable to fit different variations in twinning band sizes? __________________ There are 10 types of people in this world - those that understand binary and those that don't.

January 12th, 2006, 12:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Howard Payne (Online) Strokey Dokily Doo Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London Posts: 1,202	. The manifold needs to be the correct size for the cylinders, then the Isolator coupling in the middle screws in and out (ie shortens & lengthens) to fine tune the size of "the gap" so that there is no stress on the coupling. Once the coupling is adjusted correctly, you tighten the retaining screws to hold it in place. All this makes more sense when you're looking at one! :D HTH __________________ The Foxturd Chimp

January 12th, 2006, 02:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
ppo2_diver(Offline) DIR Practitioner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Naperville, IL USA (Chicago Suburb) Posts: 105	Try Thermo I use Thermo manifolds. Work just as well as H's, but don't cost as much. DJ __________________ Duane A. Johnson Precision Diving

January 12th, 2006, 02:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mats Edenfeldt(Offline) Cave is fun :) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sweden - Stockholm Posts: 157	Quote: (Originally Posted by Howard Payne) The manifold needs to be the correct size for the cylinders, then the Isolator coupling in the middle screws in and out (ie shortens & lengthens) to fine tune the size of "the gap" so that there is no stress on the coupling. Once the coupling is adjusted correctly, you tighten the retaining screws to hold it in place. All this makes more sense when you're looking at one! :D HTH Its better not to have the retainer screws not tightened and let the isolator be able to take an impact and "bend" backwards. It may save the nobb if you hit something really hard. __________________ GUE: DIR-Fundamentals, Cave 1, Cave 2 NAUI: Trimix 1, Technical diver, Instructor, DM, Wreck penetration, Oxygen service technician IANTD: Advanced Nitrox, Nitrox Various: Apeks tech, Poseidon tech "Doing it right really means to do it properly. No skimping and no compromises. It sounds easy enough but it is not - it requires balls of steel" Peter Steinhoff

January 12th, 2006, 02:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
Howard Payne (Online) Strokey Dokily Doo Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London Posts: 1,202	Thanks for that clarification - a little knowledge is a dangerous thing :D __________________ The Foxturd Chimp

January 12th, 2006, 04:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
Vie(Offline) Loner at the ball... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Krung Thep, Siam, mostly Posts: 189	Quote: (Originally Posted by ppo2_diver) I use Thermo manifolds. Work just as well as H's, but don't cost as much. DJ, does Thermo have a website? I can only find an example in the ScubaToys website Are you using the older Thermo manifold that was sold by Abysmal?

January 12th, 2006, 04:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
JS1scuba(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Arizona, USA Posts: 82	Quote: (Originally Posted by Vie) DJ, does Thermo have a website? I can only find an example in the ScubaToys website Are you using the older Thermo manifold that was sold by Abysmal? We sell and service the entire line of Thermo Brand Manifolds. I've been selling thousands of them over the past 5 years without any problems, complaints or service issues. The stuff is bullet proof. You will find them on our website at: http://www.techdivinglimited.com They are the cleanest and most precision made of all the brands out there. The finish is superb, and the saftey assembly is protected. Cheers __________________ Joel Silverstein, VP, COO www.techdivinglimited.com a division of Scuba Training and Technology Inc. NAUTILUS DIVE PLANNER CYLINDER SPEC CHART

January 12th, 2006, 05:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
ppo2_diver(Offline) DIR Practitioner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Naperville, IL USA (Chicago Suburb) Posts: 105	Quote: (Originally Posted by Vie) DJ, does Thermo have a website? I can only find an example in the ScubaToys website Are you using the older Thermo manifold that was sold by Abysmal? I just bought another one from http://www.diveriteexpress.com It cost less than $200. You can see them on XS Scuba's web site, http://www.xsscuba.com DJ __________________ Duane A. Johnson Precision Diving