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as the title says, I'm looking to pick up good cases as recommended for my O2 Analyzer (Oxycheq Expedition) as well as my Hollis 16W light.
I was told the 1150 might work (Pelican) for the Expedition.
I see the measurements and have searched the forums and the net but not really finding this little tidbit.
Any suggestions would be very welcome. thank you.
i thought those oxycheq ones came with a case
they do but it was highly recommended and it simply makes sense to get an airtight-er case to protect the sensor a little more.Quote:
Originally Posted by LiteHedded
ok gotcha.
it isn't a bad case for protecting the unit but protecting the sensor makes sense to me at least.Quote:
Originally Posted by LiteHedded
and also trying to find one for the light. I can't find these cases anywhere...measurements are easy to find but don't know what works best for folks. Thanks.
I just got a big ziplock bag and stuck the whole box in there, sealed, $0.25
are you a wizard?Quote:
Originally Posted by jj1987
Putting your sensor in an airtight or nearly aritight container will not extend the life of a sensor, that's a myth. If it does at all, it's so minimal it's not worth the effort.
Their isn't much you can do to extend the life of a sensor once you "wake them up" except keep them out of the heat. Heat will kill a sensor faster than anything.
Even sealed from the factory they have a limited shelf life.
My initial sensor last a little less than 2 years - maybe 22 months. When I bought a new sensor (20 months ago), I also bought a $5 sensor saver. So far so good. I can tell you more in November though.
Here is a good read about sensors, note the part about sensor saver/caps
http://www.divegearexpress.com/libra...handling.shtml
I always get mine from www.swps.com.
I will have to lookup the size of the one I got for my analyzer but when I get home on Thursday I will let you know.
Mark
I use an old Underwater Kinetics box I got in the 1980s. Internal dimensions are 8.5x6x4 inches.
It contains the analyzer, inflator fitting with hose, AIR2 adaptor, and a direct DIN fitting.
For my light I have the briefcase size Pelican with the pick n pluck foam. Take graph paper the size of the foam and lay out and pencil your light and accessories....gives you a map to start pluckin'!
This is the Pelican 1150 and my analyzer kit. Has enough room for the analyzer, tank P checker, and DIN flow restrictor. All in one nice compact unit. While it may not lengthen sensor life to keep it sealed, it certainly doesn't hurt. Stuff your analyzer in a plastic ziplock JJ, but I want my gear to look sharp ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by whodunit68
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Dood, you gear doesn't look that sharp! Your analyzer is upside down!!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by L.A.
:smt044
Turn your monitor 90 degrees left :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Squirrel Girl
great. now my monitor's brokenQuote:
Originally Posted by L.A.
Sorry, man....We can blame Squirrel Girl, she started it ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by LiteHedded
Who? Me? :mamaQuote:
Originally Posted by L.A.
What an unusual (eclectic?) group....pelican cases to broken monitors turnêd 90°... Thanks for the entertainment and for those who provided answers that were related :).
Okay, I dug through a closet and came up with this. I don't know whether to be more ashamed of my OCD, or the fact that I still have my original open water primary light and backup light bought in 1986. Always the packrat...
Anyway, since I work at two dive shops I know I should be pushing the Pelicans and Otters, but when I was a new diver I went to the sporting goods section of a department store and bought this gun case for about ten bucks. It served me well for over fifteen years of Caribbean trips.
Yeah, not gonna work...I know you! ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Squirrel Girl
Academy sports and outdoors sells them.. To protect the sensor, don't you have a threaded cap for it? My OMS does.
Sludge I saw a similar one at Academy today... For $26. For an extra $13 I decided to go with the Pelican. The Pelican is light years ahead of the gun case one they had.