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Steve, If you are using a Aluminum/Stanless backplate, all that need be done is to cut two 2"x1/4" slots on both sides of the backplate, approx 3.5" from the center. I cut 4 slots in mine so I can use independents when manifolded doubles are not possible (As in most sumps). Use the wings for a template... Use 2 short bolts and wingnuts to hold the wings in the desirable location. Mark the slot positions with a marker and use a grinder to cut the slots. Takes just a little filing to smooth out the rough edges. Thread cam-buckles (I use the newer Scuba Pro quick cam straps) through, then pop the tank in and there you go. Took less than an hour to do one of my backplates and I promise it holds the tank very very well and has made my rig very versitile (changing tanks is a snap). It also holds the tank closer to the back as there is no other piece of 1/4" alum or plastic to deal with. I don't think the abs backplates would be sturdy enough to handle this. "SILT HAPPENS"JD JEFF DISLER SAFE CAVING NSS 26000 >I've been thinking it would be nice to have a single tank adaptor for my >backplate, and would be interested in any comments or advice - there are no >shops that carry them up this way, so I have never seen one in the flesh, >let alone had a chance to try one. Looking at the pictures, though,, I >don't see how they could be very rigid - most of them appear to strap the >tank to a \_/ shaped SS channel, then bolt this channel to the backplate. >But considering the size of the bolts and the contact patch, and the fact >that the wings and grommets are in between. it doesn't seem this would be >very rigid, expecially with a big tank. > > >Also, someone mentioned here a while back there was an easy way to make >the adaptor out of plastic pipe, but going through the archives I haven't >been able to find anything about it. > > >-- >Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. >Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'. -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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