Supplier of extra large latex neck seal

[torbaydiver]

After finally getting my neck seal a comfortable fit from cutting it splits on me!
I would really rather get one that fits properly to start with after doing the rounds at the local dive shops and trying on a so-called large which measured the same size as a standard, does anybody know of a Internet supplier?
Thanks/Steve

[daz]

Not sure if it helps but two little tips that I have found work quite well if you can't find a seal big enough and need to improve the fit.

Stretch the neck seal before trimming. Stick a cylinder through the neck for 48 hours, standard 12 or dumpy 12 if you really need to stretch it a lot. They will stretch over time so better to stretch it a bit before trimming.

If it still needs trimming the biggest problem is getting a nice neat cut all the way round with no nicks or scags where splits can start. Stick it back over a cylinder inside out so you can see the rings and then go round with a really sharp stanley knife. You should end up with a very neat cut and no nicks.

HTH
Daz

[Neil M]

Daz.... Just a point (sorry to be perdantic....) but if you are going to cut the seal this way, don't forget to put something on the tank first to protect it/the paint!!.. Costs a packet to get them repainted (if the cost of the black and white quadrants was to go by)!!!!!

My LDS has a good range of seals so I've never had this problem.. PM me if you want any contact info....

Cheers
Neil

[torbaydiver]

Hi Daz/Neil
I stretched it over a 12ltr dumpy for two weeks but still found it a bit tight, but I should have left it really, I trimmed it like you said but still had slight jagged edges, perhaps I should lay off the beer ! (Shaky Jakie)
erm Neil if you have a phone number that would be good !
Thanks guys/Steve

[Neil M]

PM enroute......