Installing Relief Valves

Seems I wrote somewhere that you should be wary any time I say something like "I wonder if,,,,"

RUN!

Divers have been installing these things as a matter of course for a while in dry suits and it seems pretty simple. They also have a lot more at stake being immersed at depth.  Well why not us?  It requires some disposables (a prophylactic with glue on the inside) and our adaptation would need a removable extension hose to go through a scupper (drive well, etc) or over the side so that you don't sit in a stinky puddle. But it seems pretty straight forward.

Anybody see any holes in my argument before I ruin a perfectly good dry suit and waders? (other than voiding the warranty on the waders/ drysuit)



http://www.dykarna.nu/photoAlbum/album.asp?userId=1&albumId=8175

http://www.dui-online.com/tech_p_valves.htm

you lost me at "prophylactic with glue on the inside".

Hey Walli,  why don't you just install a catheter?    Less potential for mess that way.

Alternately, astronaut diapers.  Lol!!!   

Hey Walli - You first...

You might be better off w/ "Depends"... at least you won't void your warranties.  

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You might be better off w/ "Depends"...
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No.

(don't ask)

Once again," give me the helmet,,,,,,"

Hey Walli,  why don't you just install a catheter?   

Actually, I planned to use is an external catheter. Its what the divers do but they lead it to the valve and then out. I like the idea of "out" and figured a removable tube after the valve would do it.The business end is pretty much exactly as described with slightly heavier material.  I found them at a medical supply house and found out that a lot of sea kayakers use them with in the normal configuration with the bag.  I think they make a reusable one that attaches with spirit gum but the expendable ones are pretty cheap <$3. I think I'll try it with those until I decide that I'm not going to have to patch this hole I'm about to punch in my waders.

Wali, if you're trying to get a new nickname you're doing a good job of it.

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Once again," give me the helmet,,,,,,"

Actually, I planned to use is an external catheter. Its what the divers do but they lead it to the valve and then out. I like the idea of "out" and figured a removable tube after the valve would do it.The business end is pretty much exactly as described with slightly heavier material.  I found them at a medical supply house and found out that a lot of sea kayakers use them with in the normal configuration with the bag.  I think they make a reusable one that attaches with spirit gum but the expendable ones are pretty cheap <$3. I think I'll try it with those until I decide that I'm not going to have to patch this hole I'm about to punch in my waders.

    Don't forget to take pictures and post a "How-To" on the main page!   

This may work with some modifications. lmao

http://www.azod.com/Fishing/FlyFishing/Archives/2002/Gladder%20Bladder-Product%20Review%20and%20Field%20Test%20by%20Terry%20Chia.htm

Shouldn't the "How To" article come from the official NWKA product review man?

Here's another one that's actually for dry suits. It's for the diving kind but I don't see why it wouldn't work with waders or a kayaking dry suit. Looks like they have to be pro installed. Scroll down until you see the heading "Drysuit Discharge Valves" or go edit-find-type in discharge. 

http://www.halcyondive.com.au/accessories.htm

Shouldn't the "How To" article come from the official NWKA product review man?

Brian!  It's your turn. 

    Don't forget to take pictures and post a "How-To" on the main page!   

Please....no!

    Don't forget to take pictures and post a "How-To" on the main page!   

Please....no!

Ahhh, Jay, per our last conversation, seems like this would be of particular interest to you.


(the How-to, not the pictures)