Slob Knob routing

[puddlediver]

Hi there,

This is a question for all you who use slob knobs for shutdowns.

How do you route the slob knob? At the moment, my slob knob is fitted and runs due south from the manifold, it goes down the middle of the cylinder space - within the banding and then I bend it to the left, over the cylinder and use it sticking out on the left hand side.

When I fit the ss backplate it does not sit as well as I would like as on the left hand side there is a hose (slob knob) stopping the backplate sitting flush against the cylinders.

How do others use/route the slob knob please.

Cheers

Lyvia

[Finless]

Lyvia,

I hate to be the one to mention this but are you certain you need one. Are you certain that your cylinders aren't too low or ........... etc etc? You could invert the cylinders?

If you look at this thread and ignore the early doubters (like me ) then you should get some useful info?

Fitting a slob knob

Bryan

[puddlediver]

Hi Finless,

I have used the slob knob for the past 3 years and am, on the whole, happy with it. The only issue now is that as the backplate fits closer to the cylinders on the right hand side than on the left, due to the slob hose crossing the left hand cylinders.

When I next have the cylinders tested I will ask them to change the angle at which it comes out as suggested in the link you sent me.

Thanks for the reply.

Lyv

[Finless]

Originally Posted by puddlediver

Hi Finless,

I have used the slob knob for the past 3 years and am, on the whole, happy with it. The only issue now is that as the backplate fits closer to the cylinders on the right hand side than on the left, due to the slob hose crossing the left hand cylinders.

When I next have the cylinders tested I will ask them to change the angle at which it comes out as suggested in the link you sent me.

Thanks for the reply.

Lyv

It is only a moments work to change the angle. Unless you are due for an imminent cylinder test I would just ask your LDS to change it for you next time you go for a fill (they may need to empty the cylinders first).

Anyway, HTH.

[Dinky89]

The way i always fitted the slob nob was coming down the back of the cylinders. This allows the backplate to sit flush against the cylinders. This does mean if you lie the cylinders on their back it lies on the lead but in the 2years i used one i never had a problem. I then routed it to the right through the ss d-ring on the cylinders as i carry the stages on the left. Hope this helps.

[Mark Chase]

I ran my one over the left sholder and down the wing inflate hose. Later i swaped to running it under my arm but that was because thats where my wing inflate ran.




ATB

Mark

[puddlediver]

Thanks for that. Will see my lds after this weekends diving.

Cheers

Lyv

[MarkP]

Originally Posted by Mark Chase

It should be demonstrated in Y-fronts, Mr Chase, Y-fronts.

[markbsac]

I HAVE BEEN USEING ONE SINCE I WENT ONTO TWINS AND I LOVE IT GREAT BIT OF KIT.....i have mine running down my right had side and hold it in place with some bungee loops so i can get to it immediately should i need to isolate....im very happy with how it sits