Description
XS_Scuba HP Quick-Disconnect
XS_Scuba HP Quick-Disconnect Adapter allows you to easily disconnect your HP devises during your surface intervals. Some of these HP devises include transmitter, console with dive computer, as such. These equipment are water sensitive and should be handled with better care at all times.
Features of the HP Hose QD Adapter:
- Add to any pressure gauge, console or air integrated console which uses a standard high pressure hose
- Remove your gauges for safe storage
- Bayonet mount style quick-connect (push in and turn)
- Gauge attachment end has 7/16”-20 female threads
- Hose attachment end has 7/16”-20 male threads
- Airspool with Viton O-rings included
- Brass construction with black chrome finish
- Cleaned for use with up to 40% pre-blended Nitrox
- Max. operating pressure of 3500 psi (240 bar)
A HP hose quick disconnect adapter simplifies the process of connecting and disconnecting high-pressure hoses from your first-stage regulator. It improves convenience, enhances safety, and facilitates maintenance and storage of your scuba equipment. Additionally, it allows for quick adjustments to your diving setup, whether you’re traveling, performing gear checks, or making emergency changes underwater.
Here’s why you might want to use a HP hose quick disconnect adapter on your regulator:
1. Convenience and Speed
The primary benefit of using a quick disconnect adapter is the ease and speed with which you can disconnect and reconnect your high-pressure hoses. This can be particularly useful when you need to quickly remove a hose, such as for gear maintenance, storage, or when adjusting your setup before or after a dive.
2. Enhanced Safety
In certain emergency situations, such as when you need to separate your first-stage regulator from the rest of your equipment, a quick disconnect allows for a faster, safer disconnection. For example, if there’s an issue with the high-pressure hose or you need to isolate it quickly, you can do so without struggling with standard hose connections.
3. Easy Gear Maintenance
If you need to service or maintain your regulator, the quick disconnect adapter allows you to easily remove the high-pressure hose from the first stage for cleaning, repair, or inspection. Without needing to unscrew the hose, this reduces the time and effort involved in maintenance.
4. Portability and Storage
Quick disconnect adapters can make storing and transporting your scuba gear much easier. By removing the HP hose quickly, you can compact your gear and reduce the chances of the hose becoming tangled or damaged during transport. It also minimises the bulkiness of your gear during storage, especially if you need to pack it into a tight space or suitcase.
5. Preventing Damage to Hoses
When transporting or storing gear, having a quick disconnect helps protect the high-pressure hose from kinks, bends, or potential damage. Disconnecting the hose ensures it doesn’t get caught on other items, reducing the risk of wear and tear.
6. Multiple Configurations
If you’re diving with multiple high-pressure instruments (such as a dive computer, SPG, or gas analyser), a quick disconnect adapter can make it easier to swap out or connect different devices to the first-stage regulator without needing to handle complicated connections each time.
7. Emergency Situations
In case of an emergency, such as needing to quickly disconnect or swap out a piece of equipment in a controlled environment, a quick disconnect on the high-pressure hose makes the process smoother and faster. It allows you to isolate the high-pressure system and change out hoses or devices without a prolonged wait.
8. Adaptability
A HP quick disconnect adapter is also useful if you have specialised equipment, such as a gas analyser or custom instrumentation, that needs to be quickly connected or disconnected from your high-pressure port. This enables flexibility for divers who have customised setups or specific diving needs.
