foxbasher Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 hi all, these bits came from a shed/garage clearance and i was wondering if anyone could school me on them a little. ive no idea of their value or if their still kit thats used?? any help please peeps. cheers, steve, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Spiro gear was always highly regarded when I was diving, although this was some 30 years ago now. These are actually the same sort of gear that I was using, so they could be that old. BSAC or PADI may have web forums, so exercise your Google-fu. Also, have a look at the last test date stamped on the neck of the bottle in the ABLJ (Adjustable Buoyancy Life Jacket). That should give you an idea of age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 The two pieces of kit go together -one of the hoses on the demand valve has a quick release connector to go onto the spigot on the breathing tube on the ABLJ. This is to inflate the jacket (to adjust buoyancy) direct from your suit tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Nobody uses the horse collars now,regs will be well out dated.Value £0 in todays market. I retired from mixed gas diving two years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Can the A clamp (if it is an A clamp?) Be converted for use with a PCP rig? May be useful for someone on here if so. I did padi open water 20 years ago and I can't remember a thing anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbasher Posted February 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Cheers lads, all interesting stuff. Ill chuck it on evilbay for a few quid and see if it sells. Failing that, nippers having a whale of a time messing around with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sat Rat Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Blimey I've not seen or used an ABLJ like that for many moons.as Rupert says the horse collar is no longer used,as technogly has moved on to safer devices also the bladder inside is a type of plastic bag which I would imagine has become brittle with age and certainly I wouldn't dream of using or selling on as fit for use, last used one of the horse collars in the late 90s on a job in Saudi. The Reg is a very old model in its day it was one of the best you could buy,again although a simple mechanism this also probably needs a good inspection and service before use,that's if you can find a scuba shop who would be happy to service the Spiro reg. Please if you do put it on evil bay post it as in need of servicing or display only as these 2 items are classed as life support equipment,and if some numpty buys it and decides to use it without the correct training and equipment servicing it could open a whole world of pain for you. Regards SR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambsman Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Cheers lads, all interesting stuff. Ill chuck it on evilbay for a few quid and see if it sells. Failing that, nippers having a whale of a time messing around with it. If I were you I would remove the bottle before the nipper plays with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbasher Posted February 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 No problem. The bottles empty, I checked that when I bought it home and ive listed the item as "for parts, not working" so safe all round. A friend of the family runs a fancy dress hire company an shes offered me £20 for it ifit dosnt sell on evilbay. Happy days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon69 Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Can the A clamp (if it is an A clamp?) Be converted for use with a PCP rig? May be useful for someone on here if so. I did padi open water 20 years ago and I can't remember a thing anymore. yes but only on a 200bar "A" clamp cylinder. (i think if you unscrew the pressure gauge, this hose will have the correct adapter on the end of the hose for a PCP) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon69 Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Although the ABLJ is 20-30yrs old it looks in very good condition. You may find a collector who is interested in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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