Adapting scuba regulator to Launcher
Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 9:12 pm
I tried the search function but didn't turn up any useful information on how to adapt a SCUBA tank and first-stage regulator to a launcher. I'm a newbie, and this is only my third post, so please forgive me if this subject has been discussed ad nauseum and I'm just too inept to find the post with the needed information.
The US Divers first-stage has three threaded fittings in the "high pressure" side one of which is occupied by the pressure gauge, and three on the "low" pressure side, where the second stage (regulator) would attach. Which do I want to get an adapter for, the high or the low? I'm assuming its the "low" pressure side... I have what I believe is a 5/8" standard high pressure hose rated to 300psi, 25 feet long, from Home Depot. Sorry, don't know the pitch off-hand. Fits into my launcher (about 3/4 finished (see picture).
Can anyone advise how to safely and efficiently marry a scuba tank first stage stage to this high pressure hose?
Thanks in advance.
Best to all,
Frank
The US Divers first-stage has three threaded fittings in the "high pressure" side one of which is occupied by the pressure gauge, and three on the "low" pressure side, where the second stage (regulator) would attach. Which do I want to get an adapter for, the high or the low? I'm assuming its the "low" pressure side... I have what I believe is a 5/8" standard high pressure hose rated to 300psi, 25 feet long, from Home Depot. Sorry, don't know the pitch off-hand. Fits into my launcher (about 3/4 finished (see picture).
Can anyone advise how to safely and efficiently marry a scuba tank first stage stage to this high pressure hose?
Thanks in advance.
Best to all,
Frank