12V Hookah

fowledup · Feb 9, 2014

12v Electric Hookah DIVING KIT WITH PROMATE REGULATOR

Anyone have any experience with this brand, or set up? Looks like it would be fun for sniping!

delnorter · Feb 9, 2014

No experience with this Fowledup, but it looks pretty neat. I'd be interested in others opinions as well.

Mike

AzViper · Feb 9, 2014

fowledup · Feb 9, 2014

Thanks Keith, I've seen that brand (can't remember name), plus hookamax, and InLine Air, they all run around $1200-1500. This one runs around $300. A couple of differences- the more expensive ones go quite a bit deeper 50-60ft. This one maxes out around 15ft. Which is just about right for what I want to do. The expensive ones batteries are good for an hour or two, this brand claims you can run all day. I know you get what you pay for which is why I'm curious if someone has tried one of this brand.

Frank D. · Feb 11, 2014

I noticed that you don't need scuba cert for it. Don't know if you are or not, but if not, just be careful and use common sense. The setup looks good, and it's price is very affordable. Commercial and scuba gear is very pricey (overpriced). I have owned both, and was a commercial diver for 12 years. I would ask them about the running all day claim. Was it actually tested with someone underwater all day, or did they just run the thing in their shop all day. There could be a difference, but not sure. Reguardless, just always pay attention to where your hose is, and don't throw any boulders on it! lol

auferret · Feb 11, 2014

fowledup said:
12v Electric Hookah DIVING KIT WITH PROMATE REGULATOR

Anyone have any experience with this brand, or set up? Looks like it would be fun for sniping!

I have no direct knowledge of this particular system but I would steer clear of it. I looked at their site noticed that the "complete kit" does not have a true regulator. I am guessing that the air is free flowing and that you would have to sip the air like if you had a malfunctioning regulator. It I also noticed in the picture of the complete kit, there is a picture of a dive mask with place for your nose and below that is a nose clip. Then there is a set of ear plugs

Anyone that has ever been under water knows that ear plugs can cause damage to your ears under pressure. Someone is trying to make a buck and has no regard for your safety. Save your money and probably your life. Save up for a system from a reputable company.

Hoser John · Feb 11, 2014

I've used the ungodly expensive keene unit and works just fine. Outfit in florida also makes a unit($1,000 cheaper),also quite expensive but good for 50'. MOST important to get PADI cert when ya start playing that deep as funerals are no fun and finding a hyperbaric chamber in the boonies is nil-John

Frank D. · Feb 11, 2014

If this is the setup, then I see nothing wrong with it. But if not scuba certified, I wouldn't plan on using it to more than 8 ft deep (and still use common sense because you can have a fatal accident at any depth depending on the scenario). There are other things to also take into consideration for your safety, and I wouldn't recomend using this at all in areas with a strong current. Notice in the video there is also two people. Having a buddy with you would be a good idea. Ok Fowledup, I'm done lol, just be safe man

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Jul 20, 2013 - Uploaded by terje solvang
Testing our 12v Electric Hookah DIVING KIT WITH PROMATE REGULATOR Bougt this at www.diving-us.com