Spares kit

*Clare Gledhill* · January 20th, 2007, 10:31 PM

I just typed this up in response to a question on another board - but thought it would be useful to put it here.

I've just put together a set - in a great box I got from B&Q which has loads of tiny compartments - it carries on to the boat easily. It holds rather a lot.....but was a fun project to put together - and is nowhere near as big as it sounds.

Spare wing inflator unit
Drysuit inflator unit plus spare hose
Si tech drysuit dump
Belt buckle
Replacement hose for stage - tied
Swivels
Pressure gauge
Two spare mouthpieces
Spare mask strap

Schraeder tool
Set of allen keys
Multiple screwdriver heads
Socket set
Needle nose pliers
O ring pick
2 adjustable wrenches
Scalpels
Tie wraps (big and small)
Punch

Drysuit repair kit
Three tubes aquasure
Wax
Spare wrist and neck seals
Seal saver
Mask de fogging gunk

O2 clean grease
Reg blanking plugs
Spare bolt snaps
Triglides

Analysis tape
Nitrox/Trimix stickers
Waterproof pens
Wipe off pens
Labels for stages (courtesy of Divesigns - MarkEm on DIRX)

O rings - large selection
Spare rubber valve knob
Wingnuts
Washers
Backplate bolts

Trigger pins
Volt metre
Spare prop blade
Pluggable relays
Trigger repair kit
Spare Gavin O rings
Lead lozenges
Spare clutch plate

Bungy (both sizes)
Bundle of cave line
Super glue
Stage leash
Snoopy loops (large and small)
Pre tied bungy for light ballast
Lighter (windproof)

Spare bulb
Test Tube
Switch and boot
O rings for Light
Batteries (C cell)

Oh and in case it's needed to get the tool kit home - tyre inflator widget

It is an upgrade from the spares kit I have been carrying for a while - I've never actually been let down by it yet. I intend to add an IP gauge and a few other bits and bobs - mainly scooter related though.

I also carry one spare stage reg (to use or break down into components) on every boat dive - it doesn't fit in the box!

What do you take with you?

Moz · January 20th, 2007, 10:47 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Clare Gledhill)

I just typed this up in response to a question on another board - but thought it would be useful to put it here.

I've just put together a set - in a great box I got from B&Q which has loads of tiny compartments - it carries on to the boat easily. It holds rather a lot.....but was a fun project to put together - and is nowhere near as big as it sounds.

Spare wing inflator unit
Drysuit inflator unit plus spare hose
Si tech drysuit dump
Belt buckle
Replacement hose for stage - tied
Swivels
Pressure gauge

Schraeder tool
Set of allen keys
Multiple screwdriver heads
Socket set
Needle nose pliers
O ring pick
2 adjustable wrenches
Scalpels
Tie wraps (big and small)
Punch

Drysuit repair kit
Three tubes aquasure
Wax
Spare wrist and neck seals

O2 clean grease
Reg blanking plugs
Spare bolt snaps
Triglides

Analysis tape
Nitrox/Trimix stickers
Waterproof pens
Wipe off pens
Labels for stages (courtesy of Divesigns - MarkEm on DIRX)

O rings - large selection
Spare rubber valve knob
Wingnuts
Washers
Backplate bolts

Trigger pins
Volt metre
Spare prop blade
Pluggable relays
Trigger repair kit
Spare Gavin O rings
Lead lozenges
Spare clutch plate

Bungy (both sizes)
Bundle of cave line
Super glue
Stage leash
Snoopy loops (large and small)
Pre tied bungy for light ballast
Lighter (windproof)

Spare bulb
Test Tube
Switch and boot
O rings for Light
Batteries (C cell)

Oh and in case it's needed to get the tool kit home - tyre inflator widget

It is an upgrade from the spares kit I have been carrying for a while - I've never actually been let down by it yet.

I also carry one spare stage reg (to use or break down into components) on every boat dive - it doesn't fit in the box!

What do you take with you?

Roy Scheider (Brody): We're gonna need a bigger boat.

Ahmed Adly, Marlin Inn DC · January 21st, 2007, 12:53 AM

magnificent

dlegros · January 21st, 2007, 12:30 PM

How about a set of spare car keys?

Dom

Ali Fikree · January 21st, 2007, 01:56 PM

WD-40 is very handy to have as well. An in-line adjuster too

Ali

**neilh** · January 22nd, 2007, 09:31 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Clare Gledhill)

What do you take with you?

Some of the above! I also have a spare pair of fin keepers and a reg bag that has a full set of hoses in (long hose with boltsnap already attached).

I'll also have a spare pair of wet gloves and a hood with me. When I get my rolocks I'll probably replace the wet gloves with some spare blue gloves.

fraser · January 22nd, 2007, 09:58 AM

Does this mean I get my little black tool set back now?

Fraser.

finbar.taylor · January 22nd, 2007, 10:06 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Clare Gledhill)

What do you take with you?

Personaly I try and keep it simple and just carry one complete twin set made up ready to go so if either unit breaks I can go OC

Fin

Mats Edenfeldt · January 22nd, 2007, 10:59 AM

I have a special tool box at hand and it has all the useful tools and then some spare parts for regulators and also an extra first stage. When I am doing more serious diving or a longer trip I carry a full set of service kits for all the regulators I have with me and the necessary tools as well. Also a full service kit for the suit.

But to keep it simple and small is usually the best thing, but if you can then a full tool box with everything is always good to have. I always carry the smaller tool box with my stuff and with that I can do almost any quick repair or regulator service, the bigger one usually stays at home or in the car

The thing is that I usually never have to use the tool kit my self but to help others

ReikiMaster · January 22nd, 2007, 06:39 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Clare Gledhill)

I intend to add an IP gauge

yaay, i actually have something in my spares kit that clare does not own

i'll lend you it for a go on your scooter

January 20th, 2007, 10:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Clare Gledhill(Offline) GUE Instructor Site Admin Pacman Champion! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,547	Spares kit I just typed this up in response to a question on another board - but thought it would be useful to put it here. I've just put together a set - in a great box I got from B&Q which has loads of tiny compartments - it carries on to the boat easily. It holds rather a lot.....but was a fun project to put together - and is nowhere near as big as it sounds. Spare wing inflator unit Drysuit inflator unit plus spare hose Si tech drysuit dump Belt buckle Replacement hose for stage - tied Swivels Pressure gauge Two spare mouthpieces Spare mask strap Schraeder tool Set of allen keys Multiple screwdriver heads Socket set Needle nose pliers O ring pick 2 adjustable wrenches Scalpels Tie wraps (big and small) Punch Drysuit repair kit Three tubes aquasure Wax Spare wrist and neck seals Seal saver Mask de fogging gunk O2 clean grease Reg blanking plugs Spare bolt snaps Triglides Analysis tape Nitrox/Trimix stickers Waterproof pens Wipe off pens Labels for stages (courtesy of Divesigns - MarkEm on DIRX) O rings - large selection Spare rubber valve knob Wingnuts Washers Backplate bolts Trigger pins Volt metre Spare prop blade Pluggable relays Trigger repair kit Spare Gavin O rings Lead lozenges Spare clutch plate Bungy (both sizes) Bundle of cave line Super glue Stage leash Snoopy loops (large and small) Pre tied bungy for light ballast Lighter (windproof) Spare bulb Test Tube Switch and boot O rings for Light Batteries (C cell) Oh and in case it's needed to get the tool kit home - tyre inflator widget It is an upgrade from the spares kit I have been carrying for a while - I've never actually been let down by it yet. I intend to add an IP gauge and a few other bits and bobs - mainly scooter related though. I also carry one spare stage reg (to use or break down into components) on every boat dive - it doesn't fit in the box! What do you take with you? __________________ 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 Last edited by Clare Gledhill; January 20th, 2007 at 11:37 PM.

January 21st, 2007, 12:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ahmed Adly, Marlin Inn DC(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: hurghada Posts: 849	magnificent __________________ It has just dawned on me.... We are all just recycled stardust Ahmed Adly, www.deepvoyage.com

January 21st, 2007, 12:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
dlegros(Offline) 20% Ninja 80% Rebel Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Birmingham Posts: 245	How about a set of spare car keys? Dom __________________ Dom I reject your reality and substitute my own DIR-RA

January 22nd, 2007, 09:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
fraser(Offline) "I'm only late on your timescale" Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 463	Does this mean I get my little black tool set back now? Fraser. __________________ Damn it feels good to be a gangsta

January 22nd, 2007, 10:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
Mats Edenfeldt(Offline) Cave is fun :) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sweden - Stockholm Posts: 157	I have a special tool box at hand and it has all the useful tools and then some spare parts for regulators and also an extra first stage. When I am doing more serious diving or a longer trip I carry a full set of service kits for all the regulators I have with me and the necessary tools as well. Also a full service kit for the suit. But to keep it simple and small is usually the best thing, but if you can then a full tool box with everything is always good to have. I always carry the smaller tool box with my stuff and with that I can do almost any quick repair or regulator service, the bigger one usually stays at home or in the car The thing is that I usually never have to use the tool kit my self but to help others __________________ 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 20th, 2007, 10:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Moz(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gateshead Posts: 205	Quote: (Originally Posted by Clare Gledhill) I just typed this up in response to a question on another board - but thought it would be useful to put it here. I've just put together a set - in a great box I got from B&Q which has loads of tiny compartments - it carries on to the boat easily. It holds rather a lot.....but was a fun project to put together - and is nowhere near as big as it sounds. Spare wing inflator unit Drysuit inflator unit plus spare hose Si tech drysuit dump Belt buckle Replacement hose for stage - tied Swivels Pressure gauge Schraeder tool Set of allen keys Multiple screwdriver heads Socket set Needle nose pliers O ring pick 2 adjustable wrenches Scalpels Tie wraps (big and small) Punch Drysuit repair kit Three tubes aquasure Wax Spare wrist and neck seals O2 clean grease Reg blanking plugs Spare bolt snaps Triglides Analysis tape Nitrox/Trimix stickers Waterproof pens Wipe off pens Labels for stages (courtesy of Divesigns - MarkEm on DIRX) O rings - large selection Spare rubber valve knob Wingnuts Washers Backplate bolts Trigger pins Volt metre Spare prop blade Pluggable relays Trigger repair kit Spare Gavin O rings Lead lozenges Spare clutch plate Bungy (both sizes) Bundle of cave line Super glue Stage leash Snoopy loops (large and small) Pre tied bungy for light ballast Lighter (windproof) Spare bulb Test Tube Switch and boot O rings for Light Batteries (C cell) Oh and in case it's needed to get the tool kit home - tyre inflator widget It is an upgrade from the spares kit I have been carrying for a while - I've never actually been let down by it yet. I also carry one spare stage reg (to use or break down into components) on every boat dive - it doesn't fit in the box! What do you take with you? Roy Scheider (Brody): We're gonna need a bigger boat.

January 21st, 2007, 01:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ali Fikree(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dubai Posts: 465	WD-40 is very handy to have as well. An in-line adjuster too Ali

January 22nd, 2007, 09:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
neilh(Offline) Haemoglobin on the bus... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Barnsley, UK Posts: 1,900	Quote: (Originally Posted by Clare Gledhill) What do you take with you? Some of the above! I also have a spare pair of fin keepers and a reg bag that has a full set of hoses in (long hose with boltsnap already attached). I'll also have a spare pair of wet gloves and a hood with me. When I get my rolocks I'll probably replace the wet gloves with some spare blue gloves.

January 22nd, 2007, 10:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
finbar.taylor(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Guildford Posts: 85	Quote: (Originally Posted by Clare Gledhill) What do you take with you? Personaly I try and keep it simple and just carry one complete twin set made up ready to go so if either unit breaks I can go OC Fin

January 22nd, 2007, 06:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
ReikiMaster(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Reading, Berkshire, UK Posts: 123	Quote: (Originally Posted by Clare Gledhill) I intend to add an IP gauge yaay, i actually have something in my spares kit that clare does not own i'll lend you it for a go on your scooter __________________ Steve