She's almost ready! (Hookah Rig)
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onthespot
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EmuDetector
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Cool rig. Are you running any tanks for backup air should it shut off? Or are you not diving deep enough to matter?
onthespot
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I will be in less than 15' most of the time.
Nice, hope it works out for you. I got rid of my gas one because of the noise
Wow what a rig! Good luck!!!
GroundSweeper
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So do you strap a Glock on the the “gators”?
onthespot
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MrJeep
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Is that an oil less compressor? Doesn't look like it
onthespot
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Actually it's a T-80, the mother of all oil less compressors.
dewcon
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My opinion aint worth much .... but that looks like a lot of work if you intend to break it down, put it back together each time plus clean up. Especially now with a couple of battery ones being shown that can easily be carried any where. But then im to lazy to buy one of those even....
Looks good..... i wouldnt wont to do it every day thou.
Looks good..... i wouldnt wont to do it every day thou.
cellrdwellr
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Very cool! How long does a tank of gas usually last for each dive? Been looking at the new hookahs, but they arent cheap, that's for sure. Looks like a brand new T-80 goes for around 399$. I have a spot I KNOW is loaded with gold and silver, just trying to figure out the best way to get down there, for the least amount of money 
I would only be down anywhere from 5-15'. Good luck out there!
I would only be down anywhere from 5-15'. Good luck out there!
onthespot
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Dew, just another tool in the tool box. Those battery Operated units are toys. They only have 10' airlines, they can't even get to the bottom at the city pool. Lol All those famous youtubers that push them, do it because there getting paid to. At the end of the day, they are using tanks 90% of the time, as am I.
onthespot
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Very cool! How long does a tank of gas usually last for each dive? Been looking at the new hookahs, but they arent cheap, that's for sure. Looks like a brand new T-80 goes for around 399$. I have a spot I KNOW is loaded with gold and silver, just trying to figure out the best way to get down there, for the least amount of money
I'm hoping for about 2.5 hrs a tank of gas. I would suggest taking a dive class, and getting certified. I got my Hookah used for $250. It has a cheap 6.5 HP Harbour Fright motor, and the t-80 compressor. I just picked up the pontoon boat for $200, also used.
Umm I have NO idea what battery ones you are looking at. The Hookamax battery one and the AirLine both have at least 60 foot hoses
onthespot
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Cool, wonder why the Commercial divers are not using battery operated systems?
LongJohnSilver1
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I've got a battery powered hooka that runs for 4 hrs on a charge and fits in the boot assembled, so it's doable. The difference is mine costs about $2500USD. It can supply air to 12m deep.
I can see your rig will have an advantage on rough weather and you could extend your time with a larger tank, downside it it's heavy
I can see your rig will have an advantage on rough weather and you could extend your time with a larger tank, downside it it's heavy
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Very cool! How long does a tank of gas usually last for each dive? Been looking at the new hookahs, but they arent cheap, that's for sure. Looks like a brand new T-80 goes for around 399$. I have a spot I KNOW is loaded with gold and silver, just trying to figure out the best way to get down there, for the least amount of money
You have a spot that you KNOW is loaded with gold and silver and you are worried about being cheap ? I can't believe I just read that from you.....
EmuDetector
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I was thinking the same thing, being in "Gator Country".
I did recovery dives for my police department in Florida for years and never had an issue with gators under water. Usually we make enough activity they leave the area before we get in, but on several occasions I bumped them under water. If you give them a little push they'll swim off.
