Actually there is a company out there which makes a "universal manifold"
which allows you to make doubles out of any conceivable combination of
tanks, a strokes dream come true. You can see it advertised in tech
magazines. It use HP hoses and other ridiculous parts and adapters to
accomplish this.

I agree that the routing options is the engineers original intention.

   Jim
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> From: <ScottBonis@ao*.co*>
> Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 14:14:47 EDT
> To: klind@al*.ne*, Art.Paltz@r2*.co*, techdiver@aquanaut.com
> Subject: Re: 2 high pressure ports ?
> 
> In a message dated 5/31/00 3:33:49 AM, klind@al*.ne* writes:
> << Actually Art:
> 
> 
> My guess is that most manufacturers provide two ports to provide more hose
> 
> routing options.  I doubt they are really expecting people to use 2 SPGs or a
> 
> backup SPG to an air integrated computer.  Besides, the 2 port regulators have
> 
> been around longer than air integrated computers.
> 
> 
> Remember that the vast majority of these regs only get used for single tank
> 
> recreational diving where "personal preference" is the order of the day.  If
> 
> you have only 1 LP port then you only have one hose routing option for the SPG
> 
> unless you flip the regulator upside down.
> 
> 
> With two ports you now have twice as many convoluted ways to route your SPG or
> 
> console.
> 
> 
> -KL >>
> 
> I agree with this completely.  In fact I'm glad to see another question being
> answered instead of just people being flamed, on this list.
> 
> Take care and safe diving,       Scott
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