It's a 12V air supply device and snorkle for "shallow" diving. Seems good for cleaning props, etc.
(I used to be NAUI certified but got out of it long ago due to a bad ear. But this thing is tempting in that I would only be going down about 5').
Maybe there's something else out there at a better price?
(Hope Karl sees this).
http://www.browniedive.com/hooka/pressure.shtml
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07-20-2007 11:16 AM #1
Has anybody used one of these?
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07-20-2007 11:35 AM #2Senior Member
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Re: Has anybody used one of these?
It looks pretty cheap but some how overpriced.?.? You should still be certified and you could buy a 1st/2nd stage with 60' or so of hose and just leave the tank on the dock. You may need a weight belt to keep you down.
Here is a 110v hookah with a little better airhose than the 12v if that is the way you really want to go......
http://www.leisurepro.com/Prod/Categ...160.html?Hit=11986 52 Convertible
Island Son
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07-20-2007 12:19 PM #3
Re: Has anybody used one of these?
Brownie sure has a good name over the years. That is very cool just what the doctor ordered for changing out zinc's etc.
Good post, thanks Ive often thought about such a device. I've compared it to a tank etc etc. Tanks are large and combursome and you have to deal with getting them on and off, and when your in shallow water they are harder to use. A powered snorkel would be great for the Gulf coast.
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07-20-2007 01:02 PM #4Senior Member
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Re: Has anybody used one of these?
I have a 25' hose and leave the tank on deck or on the dock. If I really want to swim around and clean the waterline, I'll sometimes use just a pony tank on a backpack.
Those powered units do look interesting, tho.
K
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Re: Has anybody used one of these?
a few of the divers use them arund here to clean boats, although they seem to use the AC version.
you still need to be certified though.Pascal
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Re: Has anybody used one of these?
That is way cool, ones on ebay ' Item number: 200129514787 '
Maybe, if i get a JOB..... :-)Rick
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07-20-2007 05:58 PM #7Senior Member
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Re: Has anybody used one of these?
Ok Capt Bill
Here is a Reg for $125
http://www.leisurepro.com/Catalog.as...#ReviewInfoTab
Here is a weight belt for $13
http://www.leisurepro.com/Prod/Categ...MWB.html?Hit=1
I would get a length of air hose equal to the length of your boat. ($50?)
$6 to rent a tank and you are golden. For under $200 you have a setup that should last a very long time.1986 52 Convertible
Island Son
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07-21-2007 12:36 AM #8
Re: Has anybody used one of these?
I'm a padi driver working on dive master, no way would i trust that... If you really need you an easy up just grab a small tank and some easy BC, simple rig...
That way your free in the water and can do whatever you need. Should would hate to be under with that thing and have a current pick up ACK and your 5 - 6 foot under the boat... No thanks....
We do use ground supplied air, but it's a good mix and gas powered... That thing is just compressed air and you just know your gonna get some type of weird mix every foot deeper you go from the pressure on the pump... Anyways my advise... stay away and just get you a small setup (tank, reg, bc) for fixing things... That do make a small tank re-filler for about 4- 5k that gives you the right normal mix would be perfect to put somewhere in your engine room just for filling your own tanks...---/Neosin/--GulfCoastCruisers.us-----
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