QD connections

GR7G5TER · August 22nd, 2012, 09:28 PM

I bought my second hand JJ and it came with some Omniswivel QD connectors. Like these

Omniswivel Quick Disconnect Female to 9/16" Male

Having just completed MOD1, PVT has advised that all my connectors should be compatible with each other. As it stands the wing and dry suit inflators are standard reg hoses attached with an EZ QD adapter like these these 'EZ' QD Adaptor

I'm looking to have my O2 add, BOV, drysuit, wing and bail out reg on the same connection system and I've been looking at these XS Scuba Quick Disconnect System which I'm guessing will give adequate flow for regs, Bov and O2 add.

What you you guys using on your rigs to achieve this?

***nickb*** · August 22nd, 2012, 10:09 PM

I use XS Scuba and full-flow CEJN fittings, which are compatible with each other. The Omniswivel is not CEJN compatible without fettling.

I use my only Omniswivel QD on my ADV as the old-style ADV housing doesn't have room to screw a Miflex hose on and off.

I have QDs on my O2 MAV, BOV and my bailout whips. My bailout second stages also have QDs and can be removed to access my onboard O2.

GR7G5TER · August 22nd, 2012, 10:28 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by nickb)

I use XS Scuba and full-flow CEJN fittings, which are compatible with each other. The Omniswivel is not CEJN compatible without fettling.

I use my only Omniswivel QD on my ADV as the old-style ADV housing doesn't have room to screw a Miflex hose on and off.

I have QDs on my O2 MAV, BOV and my bailout whips. My bailout second stages also have QDs and can be removed to access my onboard O2.

cheers Nick, are your fittings the XS Scuba ones I've linked to??

Hopefully I might catch you on a boat soon to have a look at your set up. I know Sam has dived with you a few times.

I need to fettle the BOV and the stand at some point as well!!

***nickb*** · August 23rd, 2012, 09:50 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by GR7G5TER)

cheers Nick, are your fittings the XS Scuba ones I've linked to?? Oceanic Style QD Adapter

No, I'm using these on my BOV, MAV & whips as I'm not bothered about lock-downs there:

and these on my bailout regs:

The latter look quite similar to those you've posted. Brocky sells both of the types I've shown.

GR7G5TER · September 5th, 2012, 07:06 PM

All sorted, Neil Brock @ Bristol Channel Divers was very helpful!

The only problem is now my drysuit hose is not compatible with my smb!!!

**SoggyBottoms** · September 5th, 2012, 07:28 PM

I've gotta swing by BCD to sort this out myself

GR7G5TER · September 5th, 2012, 08:03 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by SoggyBottoms)

I've gotta swing by BCD to sort this out myself

Huh?

**SoggyBottoms** · September 5th, 2012, 08:25 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by GR7G5TER)

Huh?

lol....careful or I'll mistake you for the resident pariah

I was saying that I also must pop in to see Neil to sort out my connections

GR7G5TER · September 7th, 2012, 07:19 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by SoggyBottoms)

lol....careful or I'll mistake you for the resident pariah

I was saying that I also must pop in to see Neil to sort out my connections

Ahh gotcha!!! So what do you do to inflate your smb????

I was thinking of putting a whip on bailout, but I've already got a hose direct to BOV and a second stage on there a third would be messy.

Second hose on my drysuit bottle??

trebor · September 7th, 2012, 07:27 PM

Im still

looking for a CEJN nipple that will fit my O2 Mav. Ive got loads of CEjN nipples that dont fit. The threads is to long for the o2 mav hole.

I might get the hacksaw out and make it sorter.

Rob

August 22nd, 2012, 09:28 PM	#1
GR7G5TER New Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Too far from the sea Posts: 59 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	QD connections I bought my second hand JJ and it came with some Omniswivel QD connectors. Like these Omniswivel Quick Disconnect Female to 9/16" Male Having just completed MOD1, PVT has advised that all my connectors should be compatible with each other. As it stands the wing and dry suit inflators are standard reg hoses attached with an EZ QD adapter like these these 'EZ' QD Adaptor I'm looking to have my O2 add, BOV, drysuit, wing and bail out reg on the same connection system and I've been looking at these XS Scuba Quick Disconnect System which I'm guessing will give adequate flow for regs, Bov and O2 add. What you you guys using on your rigs to achieve this?
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August 22nd, 2012, 10:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
*nickb* The JJ Kid Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cardiff, UK Posts: 515 Thanks: 78 Thanked 89 Times in 62 Posts	I use XS Scuba and full-flow CEJN fittings, which are compatible with each other. The Omniswivel is not CEJN compatible without fettling. I use my only Omniswivel QD on my ADV as the old-style ADV housing doesn't have room to screw a Miflex hose on and off. I have QDs on my O2 MAV, BOV and my bailout whips. My bailout second stages also have QDs and can be removed to access my onboard O2.
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August 22nd, 2012, 10:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
GR7G5TER New Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Too far from the sea Posts: 59 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote: (Originally Posted by nickb) I use XS Scuba and full-flow CEJN fittings, which are compatible with each other. The Omniswivel is not CEJN compatible without fettling. I use my only Omniswivel QD on my ADV as the old-style ADV housing doesn't have room to screw a Miflex hose on and off. I have QDs on my O2 MAV, BOV and my bailout whips. My bailout second stages also have QDs and can be removed to access my onboard O2. cheers Nick, are your fittings the XS Scuba ones I've linked to?? Hopefully I might catch you on a boat soon to have a look at your set up. I know Sam has dived with you a few times. I need to fettle the BOV and the stand at some point as well!!
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August 23rd, 2012, 09:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
*nickb* The JJ Kid Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cardiff, UK Posts: 515 Thanks: 78 Thanked 89 Times in 62 Posts	Quote: (Originally Posted by GR7G5TER) cheers Nick, are your fittings the XS Scuba ones I've linked to?? Oceanic Style QD Adapter No, I'm using these on my BOV, MAV & whips as I'm not bothered about lock-downs there: and these on my bailout regs: The latter look quite similar to those you've posted. Brocky sells both of the types I've shown.
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September 5th, 2012, 07:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
GR7G5TER New Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Too far from the sea Posts: 59 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	All sorted, Neil Brock @ Bristol Channel Divers was very helpful! The only problem is now my drysuit hose is not compatible with my smb!!!
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SoggyBottoms CCRX Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK Posts: 215 Thanks: 20 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	I've gotta swing by BCD to sort this out myself __________________ Cheers, Charlie
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GR7G5TER New Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Too far from the sea Posts: 59 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote: (Originally Posted by SoggyBottoms) I've gotta swing by BCD to sort this out myself Huh?
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September 5th, 2012, 08:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
SoggyBottoms CCRX Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK Posts: 215 Thanks: 20 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Quote: (Originally Posted by GR7G5TER) Huh? lol....careful or I'll mistake you for the resident pariah I was saying that I also must pop in to see Neil to sort out my connections __________________ Cheers, Charlie
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September 7th, 2012, 07:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
GR7G5TER New Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Too far from the sea Posts: 59 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote: (Originally Posted by SoggyBottoms) lol....careful or I'll mistake you for the resident pariah I was saying that I also must pop in to see Neil to sort out my connections Ahh gotcha!!! So what do you do to inflate your smb???? I was thinking of putting a whip on bailout, but I've already got a hose direct to BOV and a second stage on there a third would be messy. Second hose on my drysuit bottle??
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September 7th, 2012, 07:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
trebor New Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canterbury Posts: 61 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Im still looking for a CEJN nipple that will fit my O2 Mav. Ive got loads of CEjN nipples that dont fit. The threads is to long for the o2 mav hole. I might get the hacksaw out and make it sorter. Rob
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