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Post by ScoobieDoo on Feb 22, 2004 9:21:59 GMT -8
Can anyone tell me what I need for part numbers from McMaster-Carr to make an octopus adapter for me Aqua Lung DA? I want to add an octo to my rig via the hookah port.  Has anyone done this? Part numbers? Thanks, |
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Post by ScobieDooo on Mar 1, 2004 11:52:25 GMT -8
C'mon someone! SOMEONE must have done one of these at some point? HELP!
:-/I-AM-SPAM?
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Post by Linda on Mar 1, 2004 22:49:27 GMT -8
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Post by ScoobieDoo on Mar 2, 2004 3:49:02 GMT -8
Linda,
Thanks - I have been trying to get a hold of ew1usnr for weeks...I JUST received an e-mail from his this AM - as a matter of fact!
Thanks for the links - I just went and read them all!
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Post by John Lundy on Mar 2, 2004 9:03:22 GMT -8
I recently bought an LP adapter from Dennis and a Sherwood Shadow Plus octo which allows for second air and BC inflation with one hose. He suggested a 39" hose which I also bought. I haven't had time to attach them to my Royal Aqua Master, but hope to do so this weekend. Dennis may have some fittings left to sell.
John
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Post by ScoobieDoo on Mar 3, 2004 3:20:37 GMT -8
Hi John,
Dennis contacted me and behold - has ONE such beast left. He is sending it as we speak! WOO HOO!
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Post by John Lundy on Mar 3, 2004 9:18:01 GMT -8
Glad Dennis had one for you. If you send me your email address I will send you a photo of my setup when I get it put together. Now, if I could find a banjo adapter....
John
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Post by JES on Mar 4, 2004 6:06:44 GMT -8
John & ScoobieDoo, Glad to see that Dennis came through for you guys. Dennis, It would be great if you would post your parts list/guide since it appears that you have sold your last adapter.  Thanks! Joe |
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Post by ScoobieDoo on Mar 4, 2004 14:47:53 GMT -8
Dennis was seeking his receipt from when he purchased these parts but hasn't found it as of yet. I was hoping to get a list of part names, sizes for myself and others so we could duplicate his effort...
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Post by BLT on Mar 4, 2004 15:38:37 GMT -8
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Post by ScoobieDoo on Mar 4, 2004 16:33:47 GMT -8
Yea,
Those are the parts to make a IP guage for setting the IP pressure - and they work super! However, it has a male fitting that goes INSIDE the LP air hose for the pressure gauge. Now, if I wanted to CUT the 3/8" male fitting OFF of a modern octopus and use this system with a hose clamp - sure. But, I wanted a fitting that will allow me to SCREW my 3/8" male end of my octo hose into it so I don't have to cut the stock LP hose on it...
The hookah thread is 9/16"x18 male on the regulator. So, one of the McMaster part numbers is a brass 9/16x18 female fitting that mounts up to the hookah port nicely. The problem is, going from that 9/16x18 nut to a 3/8" female fitting for the modern octo. You could accomplish this with a short, say, 4 inch LP hose and 2 hose clamps - but I wanted a more 'finished' looking product...
Heck, I just spent $200 having my Aqua Master DA re-chrome plated all over!
Kabish?
I can't figure out what I need from McMaster's catalog to make the 3/8's FEMALE part mount into the nut that goes onto the Hookah port.
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Post by Danny D on Mar 4, 2004 17:17:48 GMT -8
I hear you on your finished look you are going for! Over this past summer I had My Royal A Master rechromed for the $200 range.......The last thing I want to do is go half assed on the Octo part that I want to add!
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Post by ScoobieDoo on Mar 4, 2004 17:35:46 GMT -8
I hear ya! Thats why I want to get this octo 'adapter' to look top notch - not a cob job!
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Post by JES on Mar 4, 2004 19:27:02 GMT -8
You guys are right on track!
These regulators deserve better then some jury-rigged "clamped together" octopus adapter.
I'll be watching this thread and keeping my fingers crossed that Dennis finds his receipt.
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Post by Captain on Mar 4, 2004 20:00:06 GMT -8
Why don't you all keep it clean by using an Scuba Pro air ll inflator on a BC if you use one.
Tom
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Has anyone done this? Part numbers?
