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air line - regulator

webby1		Posted : Tuesday, 22 March 2016 9:55:35 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Flake Groups: Registered Joined: 22/11/2012(UTC) Posts: 16 Location: omarama Thanks: 2 times Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		hi does anyone know will a normal 2nd stage dive regulator work on a keene compressor , can i run a seperate airline from a t intersection , and just have the one reserve tank, apparently my compressor will run 2 air lines but the extra cost of reserve tank and regulators not in the budget,.i already have 4 dive regs maybe i could use one of these .also who sells airline cheers

LBD		Posted : Wednesday, 23 March 2016 10:06:01 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 2/06/2012(UTC) Posts: 101 Location: PhuBia...for a change Thanks: 22 times Was thanked: 43 time(s) in 33 post(s)		They do work, but sometimes to need to draw in the reg a little, to get the air... the balance spring on the hookah reg is set up for a 60psi supply and the dive reg for about 100psi.... I use one or the other. I bought my hose from Dan at dredgenz ... but the likes of Blackwoods or any hose shop will know what to look for. Edited by user Wednesday, 23 March 2016 10:06:34 AM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified

webby1		Posted : Wednesday, 23 March 2016 12:59:29 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Flake Groups: Registered Joined: 22/11/2012(UTC) Posts: 16 Location: omarama Thanks: 2 times Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		hey thanks , will sort something , bloody goldfever keeps me broke lol

gingerbreadman		Posted : Wednesday, 23 March 2016 11:50:13 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 19/07/2010(UTC) Posts: 473 Location: south of the black stump Thanks: 34 times Was thanked: 96 time(s) in 74 post(s)		T or a ...y intersection works good so long as ur mates not huffing & puffing to much...lots of places sell the hose just be sure to tell them u want the breathable stuff as there is a difference.

Golddigger7		Posted : Thursday, 24 March 2016 4:31:52 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 6/09/2012(UTC) Posts: 252 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 46 time(s) in 35 post(s)		Yup, I run two 60 psi regulators, I think the only difference is the spring tension in the regulator, straight off the reservoir, I have learned how to zen out so dont need that much air, so the wife can keep sucking on.