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Re: DIN first stage covers
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Chuck <[log in to unmask]>
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SouthEast US Scuba Diving Travel list <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 27 Aug 2000 08:19:15 -0500
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From: "Poe Lim" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2000 6:51 AM
Subject: [SCUBA-SE] DIN first stage covers


> What are people using to protect the first stage of DIG regs; unlike the
> ball/cap used in yoke first stages, I've noticed a slide on version (made
> out of rubber I suppose) as well as a screw on version. How well does it
> stop water getting in when cleaning (I suppose the screw on version would
> be more secure)?
>
The screw on caps are not only more secure but more water-tight.

> As an aside, what did everyone decide was a good way to stop these covers
> getting lost whilst the reg is in use; tied up with a string to the first
> stage doesn't seem to be a good idea.
>

With all the rest of your things that are in some place to stay dry.  In my
case a pocket in a gear bag stowed in a dry section of the boat.

CH

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