[PSUBS-MAILIST] Button Gauge

[James Frankland via Personal_Submersibles]

Hi Scott,

Your probably right.  I'm probably over thinking it as usual.
Many thanks
James

On 20 October 2015 at 16:30, via Personal_Submersibles <
personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:

> James,
>
> I wouldn't worry about it. I personally do not use them on my tec set ups
> for the reason I previously stated, but I know plenty of tec divers who do
> not do cave, wreaks, and other restrictions and have no problems.
>
> Thanks,
> Scott Waters
>
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Button Gauge
> From: James Frankland via Personal_Submersibles
> <personal_submersibles at psubs.org>
> Date: Tue, October 20, 2015 8:25 am
> To: Personal Submersibles General Discussion
> <personal_submersibles at psubs.org>
>
> Hi Scott,
>
> Ive got 2 of them installed already on both my two emergency regs (1st
> stage).. They seem fine, but I was wondering if they are prone to
> failure?.    That makes sense with the cave diving\snagging etc being a
> problem for divers.    In this case mine are ok, im not clanging them on
> anything.
>
> Thanks
> james
>
>
> On 20 October 2015 at 16:20, via Personal_Submersibles <
> personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:
>
>> James,
>>
>> The reason most tec divers do not want the button gauges is because they
>> are prone to failing in caves, wrecks, and other restrictions from getting
>> snagged or banged on. You will notice all tec divers have a 6" hose
>> connecting to a SPG on all stage tanks for this very reason. On a button
>> gauge, they are mounted directly on the 1st stage.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Scott Waters
>>
>>
>> -------- Original Message --------
>> Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Button Gauge
>> From: James Frankland via Personal_Submersibles
>> <personal_submersibles at psubs.org>
>> Date: Tue, October 20, 2015 8:13 am
>> To: Personal Submersibles General Discussion
>> <personal_submersibles at psubs.org>
>>
>> hi All
>>
>> I have been talking with a couple of tech diver friends who say they
>> don't use small button gauges as they are prone to bursting.  Im not sure
>> how accurate this info is, but I have 2 of these gauges in my boat.   I put
>> them on to save space.
>>
>> Has anyone had any experience with them failing?
>>
>>
>> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Scuba-diving-BUTTON-GAUGE-mini-HIGH-PRESSURE-regulator-PONY-cylinder-TECH-dive-/111117161607?hash=item19df195487:m:mA6dAGgVIIqcQAOaEtfS_hw
>>
>> regards
>> James
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