this certainly is a well thought out system. Thanks for sharing it. I'd strongly recommend anyone breathing compressed air underwater to do a basic scuba certification course before using this. Many people don't realize that the risks start within the first couple feet of water - pulmonary barotrauma - ie holding your breath while ascending can be at best, uncomfortable and at worst, fatal. The other issue relates to the inevitable mask filled with water and clearing the regulator of water - all can cause panic if you're not prepared. Panic and diving are a really bad combination. And as is frequently said in all diving courses - the safest place to sort out a problem is right where you are - not by escaping to the surface!
No problem. The chrome plated brass fittings were from Scuba Choice on Ebay or you can by direct now at www.scuba-choice.com. The aluminum NPT connectors to the filter were Tru-Flate 13-907 1/4" Body, T6 Aluminum 'HI FLO' Plug and Coupler Set, 10 Piece (You end up with extra pieces) but it was $20.82 on Ebay. Excluding the compressor that I already had, the setup in the video cost me about $220 total. I didn't want to spend $1500 - $2000 for a Hookah dive system and the lower priced systems use lousy components.
Question around the fittings: i an using the same ones you are, and same air filter, however there is air leaking from the filter and the fittings. Am I missing rubber rings or teflon tape?
Great video! I'm in the process of creating something very similar for cleaning boat hulls. If you are able to post links to the items you bought for this build, it would be a huge help. Thanks! -Luke
This is for salt water use. I have a salt water pool. This is why I kept assemblies with similar metals together to avoid corrosion. After you finish using it, just disconnect the air filter assembly from the compressor and hose assembly. I have been using it regularly without any issues. If I were to make a change I would go with a longer hose if you plan to use it for boat cleaning.
Hi, I loved your video and am going to build one for pool under water repairs. Question, Can you please provide me with the part number or model number of the air line filter.? Thank you.
ARO F35121-300-VS Air Line Coalescing Filter, 1/4" NPT (Ingersoll Rand). The price of this filter has doubled since made this video. It used to be $30 and now they are asking $60.19 on Amazon. You can buy the 5 micron version for about $37.51 (Ingersoll Rand ARO F35121-400-VS Air Line Filter)
@@diyhomemaintenancechannel3753 Hello, what is used as filter material? Is it a brass filter? I can't buy the ARO filter here in Germany so I try to find a good alternative. Will this be ok? NANPU 1/4" BSPP Druckluftfilter, 5 μm Messingelement or this: Festo MS4-LF-1/4-CRM Filter
Thanks.. I bought everything on Amazon. I didn't put links because they expire over time. However all the part number are in the video. All the components used are still available on Amazon. For example, just do a search on Amazon for "cressi octopus" for the regulator. www.amazon.com/Cressi-Octopus-flexible-octopus-diving/dp/B000THQLCU/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3816JIBDF6BSP&keywords=cressi%2Boctopus&qid=1653169786&sprefix=cressi%2Boctopus%2Caps%2C694&sr=8-3&th=1
Thanks for the video. I came across a video that warned never to use an "oil free" compressor for breathing air because lubricants are still used on the moving parts that contaminate the air. And to use only compressors designed for breathing air... which are expensive. Did you do research on this? Or are you depending on the filtration system?
I am using a quality filter. I use a high quality filter with this build which is significantly better that what they use in those Hookah Dive systems that are sold.
Great video and thanks for sharing... question would this system (same setup) work if I was to change out the compressor of an Aquarium Air Pump Compressor Aerator (DC 12V)
@@diyhomemaintenancechannel3753 Thank you for the quick reply... after looking it over I'll be going with the Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless 1 Gal. Portable Air Compressor...
since you have been so nice and helpful i am going to ask another question on the filter i see there are manual and automatic drain type is there any benefit to automatic drain. please if you have more videos on this subject pleas post
Not really. If you are using a compressor with a tank (which I recommend), most of the moisture will accumulate in the tank and not the filter and you will need to drain the compressor tank after use. Use only an electric oil-free compressor. The filter is mostly for filtering particles but will trap some moisture that passes from the tank. The tank in the compressor can corrode over time inside because of the moisture build-up. You don't want to breath that. I don't have any more videos at this time. I needed this dive system to patch the plaster in my pool where there was some delamination and it was pretty expensive to get someone to do underwater repair. The hookah dive systems were also pretty expensive considering what the components were. So I decided to build my own and it worked so well I made this video and tried to describe in detail what you needed.
@@diyhomemaintenancechannel3753 thanks. I read somewhere it should have between 2 and 4 cfm but cannot remember where I saw it. I noticed many compressors are less than one even though they have PSI above 100.
@@RodMaxwell You need 4-6 ACFM depending on what you are doing in the water. To calculate CFM for a compressor, refer to this: fluidairedynamics.com/pages/cfm-calculator-for-compressed-air
Thanks. I can't recommend any battery powered air compressors as I have never used one. DeWalt FLEXVOLT 2.5 is one that is cordless, but I never used it so I don't know how well it would work.
@@diyhomemaintenancechannel3753 looks very nice and it's not expensive, what steps do you recommend by your experience to clean the inside of the tank or parts i may need in order to get the hookah ready ??? would you mind to include the links of the recommended parts ?? im about to get it asap thanks for your help
and this one may be good too what do you think ??? www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-18-Volt-ONE-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-1-Gal-Air-Compressor-Kit-with-2-0-Ah-Battery-and-18-Volt-Dual-Chemistry-Charger-P739-P163/306003773
@@raynielllanes2794 You can find all the parts on Amazon marketplace. The hose is from Dixie divers. The connectors are from scuba choice. You save quite a bit of money building this yourself versus spending $1500-$2500 for a ready built system. www.amazon.com/Cressi-Octopus-flexible-octopus-diving/dp/B000THQLCU/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1FW8G0Y0XFCPH&dchild=1&keywords=cressi+octopus+xs&qid=1596343024&sprefix=cressi+oct%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-1 www.amazon.com/Divers-HOOKAH-16-inch-FITTINGS-Cleaner/dp/B0727NJS19/ref=sr_1_3?crid=VMS3KDKDEODW&dchild=1&keywords=air+breathing+hose+hookah&qid=1596343066&sprefix=air+breathing+hose%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-3 www.amazon.com/ARO-F35341-400-VS-Air-Line-Filter/dp/B0057D8M50/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=ingersoll+rand+aro&qid=1596343186&sr=8-7 scuba-choice.com/search.php?search_query=npt+&Search=
The filter model is: ARO F35121-300-VS Air Line Coalescing Filter, 1/4" NPT - 150 psi Max Inlet. It cost me $35.65. Don't buy those cheap $5 air filters that many vendors sell with their Hookah Dive Systems. Thanks for watching.
@@diyhomemaintenancechannel3753 hello again quick question you use a Coalescing Filter, but if i use an oil free compressor ingersoll rand makes a similiar filter (ARO F35121-400-VS Air Line Filter, 1/4" NPT - 150 psi Max Inlet) but not coalescing, the one you use has gone up to $50.
@@robertnestora2794 That model will be okay at 5 microns. The one I bought was overkill but was only $6 dollars more at the time I bought my components.
@@robertnestora2794 Yes a Coalescing Filter separates the vapors and particles from the air. The model you selected will do that. The point I was trying to make was that you want to select a quality filter like the Ingersoll Rand instead of the cheap $6-8 filters you can buy at Harbor Freight. One thing to note is that after you finish the dive, you should separate the filter assembly from the compressor and the hose assembly from the filter assembly. You don't want to leave chrome plated brass assemblies connected to aluminum. It's easy to do with the quick disconnects. So you will have three assemblies- the hose with it's connectors that stay together (all chrome plated brass), the filter assembly with aluminum connectors that stay together, and your compressor with the brass quick disconnect. I also wash down my hose with fresh water after using it in my salt water pool.
You can find all the parts on Amazon marketplace. The hose is from Dixie divers. The connectors are from scuba choice. You save quite a bit of money building this yourself versus spending $1500-$2500 for a ready built system. Yikes! The prices have gone up since I posted this videl. www.amazon.com/Plews-Edelmann-13-907-Aluminum-Coupler/dp/B06XZFGH65/ref=sr_1_14?crid=28PYWC8BXKS8N&keywords=high+flow+compressor+fittings+aluminum&qid=1648085882&sprefix=high+flow+compressor+fittings+aluminum%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-14 www.amazon.com/Cressi-Octopus-flexible-octopus-diving/dp/B000THQLCU/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1FW8G0Y0XFCPH&dchild=1&keywords=cressi+octopus+xs&qid=1596343024&sprefix=cressi+oct%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-1 www.amazon.com/Divers-HOOKAH-16-inch-FITTINGS-Cleaner/dp/B0727NJS19/ref=sr_1_3?crid=VMS3KDKDEODW&dchild=1&keywords=air+breathing+hose+hookah&qid=1596343066&sprefix=air+breathing+hose%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-3 www.amazon.com/ARO-F35341-400-VS-Air-Line-Filter/dp/B0057D8M50/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=ingersoll+rand+aro&qid=1596343186&sr=8-7 scuba-choice.com/search.php?search_query=npt+&Search=
question.. "Rretractable" air hoses, that expand under pressure. Do they specifically make them for "Breathing Air" or can a retractable garden hose work for low pressure (14psi max) shallow water diving? I am making my own floating hookah system, and bought an "authentic" 50' yellow hose today. It's way too bulky for a "backpack" type of arrangement. Any thought? Luv your channel, Thank you.
I have not seen any retractable air hoses for breathing. I would not use a garden hose due to PVC outgassing plus you will need about 60 PSI to work with your low pressure regulator for shallow water diving. Atmospheric pressure at sea level is 14.696 PSI and this is the reason you need about 60 PSI to get the air down the hose.
@@diyhomemaintenancechannel3753 Ok, retractable air hoses, on those cheap china hookah = poison air. Atmospheric pressure, 14.6 psi sea level and a 14.6 psi compressor pump floating on the water.. NO air would come out of it from the start at sea level. So excuse me, what's the deal with that? please clarify.
@@renegademind1833 at sea level 14.6 PSI is the same as Atmospheric pressure so you would not feel any pumping or air flow. Your lungs are only capable of breathing on their own with about a 3-4' tube. This is why you need more pressure down the tube to deliver air to the regulator and you lungs. Hookah systems work with lower pressure (i.e. 50-60 PSI) and the regulators will work with the lower pressure.
I do believe you should check your measurement system for barometric pressure at see level. Pounds per square inch is way to high. It’s given in inches of mercury or water column inches or ounces per square inch but never psi.
@@diyhomemaintenancechannel3753 Gotcha probably diferent per person a lot of the people i see using them is typically between 80-90 mainly hull cleaners.
It depends on the compressor and depth. This system is for near surface diving and nothing deeper than about 8 feet. I have done pool repairs for about 30 minutes straight without surfacing. I could have gone longer.
I bought everything on Amazon marketplace. The hose was from Dixie Divers. The regulator was from Leisure Pro. The fittings on the hose were from Scuba Choice. The filter and fittings were from Amazon directly. I already had the compressor. It cost me about $210 for the system plus the compressor.
I posted these in other comments. I don't know if the links are still valid since I bought them 2 years ago. You can find all the parts on Amazon marketplace. The hose is from Dixie divers. The connectors are from scuba choice. You save quite a bit of money building this yourself versus spending $1500-$2500 for a ready built system. www.amazon.com/Cressi-Octopus-flexible-octopus-diving/dp/B000THQLCU/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1FW8G0Y0XFCPH&dchild=1&keywords=cressi+octopus+xs&qid=1596343024&sprefix=cressi+oct%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-1 www.amazon.com/Divers-HOOKAH-16-inch-FITTINGS-Cleaner/dp/B0727NJS19/ref=sr_1_3?crid=VMS3KDKDEODW&dchild=1&keywords=air+breathing+hose+hookah&qid=1596343066&sprefix=air+breathing+hose%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-3 www.amazon.com/ARO-F35341-400-VS-Air-Line-Filter/dp/B0057D8M50/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=ingersoll+rand+aro&qid=1596343186&sr=8-7 scuba-choice.com/search.php?search_query=npt+&Search=
I posted these in other comments. I don't know if the links are still valid since I bought them 4 years ago. You can find all the parts on Amazon marketplace. The hose is from Dixie divers. The connectors are from scuba choice. You save quite a bit of money building this yourself versus spending $1500-$2500 for a ready built system. www.amazon.com/Cressi-Octopus-flexible-octopus-diving/dp/B000THQLCU/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1FW8G0Y0XFCPH&dchild=1&keywords=cressi+octopus+xs&qid=1596343024&sprefix=cressi+oct%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-1 www.amazon.com/Divers-HOOKAH-16-inch-FITTINGS-Cleaner/dp/B0727NJS19/ref=sr_1_3?crid=VMS3KDKDEODW&dchild=1&keywords=air+breathing+hose+hookah&qid=1596343066&sprefix=air+breathing+hose%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-3 www.amazon.com/ARO-F35341-400-VS-Air-Line-Filter/dp/B0057D8M50/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=ingersoll+rand+aro&qid=1596343186&sr=8-7 scuba-choice.com/search.php?search_query=npt+&Search=
@@diyhomemaintenancechannel3753 yeah I thought so. I’m returning the dewalt and getting a ridgid diagram shows metal tube. I went with quite a bit more filtration than yours but still want no rubber.
@@jeremyjohnson8668 Just make sure that your filter is not made in China. Most of those complete systems that you buy for a lot of money have cheap no brand filters made in China. I bought my compressor a long time ago and use it for so many things from cleaning pool tiles, filling my car tires with air, using nail guns, to air supply for diving.
No I got the same IR filter as you but also got an additional carbon filter from compressor world. I am concerned about my brass quick disconnect on the end of my scuba hose. Already looks quite weathered after 1 use. Is that normal? Just worried about possible reaction with the aluminum truflate fitting on the filter
@@jeremyjohnson8668 The brass disconnect will lose its shine but should not be pitted or worn. The copper in the brass oxidizes and causes that. This is why they chrome plate brass on scuba fittings. You should disconnect the filter assembly from the hose assembly and compressor after use so that you don't start galvanic corrosion. I kept aluminum fittings together with the aluminum filter body and brass fittings with the hose assembly. If you have brass fittings on your compressor, you should remove the filter from it also after use.
You can use the hose assembly and connect it to the first stage regulator attached to the scuba tank instead of using the compressor and filter assemblies.
If you're using a scuba cylinder, then it's no different than your standard diving rig, with the exception of having the long hose for second stage. If you already have a scuba tank, first stage, and second stage regulator, then all you would need to purchase is the longer hose.
I bought just about everything on Amazon and Ebay. The filter is this one: www.amazon.com/ARO-F35121-300-VS-Line-Coalescing-Filter/dp/B0057D8KLQ/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=ingersoll+rand+coalescing&qid=1589579442&sr=8-2 alternatively you can buy this one: www.amazon.com/ARO-F35121-400-VS-Air-Line-Filter/dp/B0057D8LII/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=ingersoll%2Brand%2Bwater%2Bseparation%2Bfilter&qid=1589579341&sr=8-9&th=1
In a pool on the surface, the risks are low. But here are the risks if you use the system beyond pool cleaning or surface boat cleaning: Risks of Hookah Diving Although recreational hookah diving doesn't require certification, it shares many of the same risks as scuba diving. Without a cylinder on their backs, some hookah divers forget they are still breathing compressed air and abandon the safety protocols they follow while scuba diving, such as ascending slowly or paying attention to their time spent at depth. The limited length of breathing hoses prohibits divers from exceeding their prescribed depths, but DAN®-supported research shows that hookah divers can still be at risk of decompression sickness (DCS).
@@JonathanLGN I use it for my pool repair/maintenance and never had an issue. If something went wrong, I would just remove the regulator and then just surface.
I bought mine here from Dixie Divers but it was 20' plus the hose on the second stage regulator for a total of 23'. www.amazon.com/Divers-HOOKAH-16-inch-FITTINGS-Cleaner/dp/B072B8DDX4/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2K5HR69NLQLTB&dchild=1&keywords=hookah%2Bdive%2Bhose&qid=1589553048&sprefix=hookah%2Bdive%2B%2Caps%2C203&sr=8-2&th=1&psc=1
@@charadremur333 I paid $65.99 for my hose a year ago. The price is now $85.99. There are many dive shops to buy these components. I just wanted to show what to buy rather than promote a particular store. The hookah kits are pretty expensive relative to a DIY solution using good components.
Doesnt really matter what hose you use just wash it out beforehand with some hot water. Just make sure it seem "stiff" in a none breakable way. some hoses once twisted get a permanent dent which means it folds itself easy which means the air supply shutdowns instantly. Same goes for regulator nothing wrong with the cheap once they work the same way if you take a look inside and discover how simple they are you start questioning why some charge you alot of money for branded once. Its also a good idea to have 2 water/oil separator in a row because some water will pass the first one. when compressing air you create alot of condensed water especially if the air is moist in your location. Doing compressor diving myself for a living with spearguns the most scary part is when a hose folds and your in deep water. Remember diving sickness is a real thing same with exploding lungs and you may die if you dont take it serious.
@@diyhomemaintenancechannel3753 No.. And ofcourse rinse it first to remove "production" chemicals People smoke everyday and you have chlorine in your drinking water. People breath fumes from cars and other machines and breath wooddust at work and metal dust and yet most live way past pension age. Be really careful because if you eat bread everyday you get cancer and pinapple is eating you up from the inside since it eats flesh... All the scare propaganda for nothing even if its tecnically true does not mean its dangerouse
Everything was purchased through Amazon and Ebay. I did not put supplier links since suppliers can change over time and I am not trying to make money from this video.
It should work but you are going to have limited run time with batteries. The 6 gallon compressor I am using turns on about every 5 minutes of breathing underwater. So I would expect the 2 gallon compressor to run ever 2 minutes or so.
@@diyhomemaintenancechannel3753 I just received the compressor yesterday, I did a empty to full tank test with a 12AH battery and was able to get 8 complete tank refills with 25% battery usage. My guesstimation is that I can get 32 complete two gallon tank fills with one battery. I am still waiting for the air line and filter. I believe that it will work well.
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this certainly is a well thought out system. Thanks for sharing it. I'd strongly recommend anyone breathing compressed air underwater to do a basic scuba certification course before using this. Many people don't realize that the risks start within the first couple feet of water - pulmonary barotrauma - ie holding your breath while ascending can be at best, uncomfortable and at worst, fatal. The other issue relates to the inevitable mask filled with water and clearing the regulator of water - all can cause panic if you're not prepared.
Panic and diving are a really bad combination. And as is frequently said in all diving courses - the safest place to sort out a problem is right where you are - not by escaping to the surface!
thanks for watching.
Thanks! I found all the parts I needed in the comment section.
What a great video! I'm preparing to clean and do underwater patch on my sailboat. Thank you!
Thanks for watching
An excellent video and narration for DIY components and assembly. Two thumbs up. Cheers.
thanks for watching
Very nice and well spoken,, thank you
hi, another question where do you get the fitting? i was impressed on how you recommend quality parts so please excuse so many questions.
No problem. The chrome plated brass fittings were from Scuba Choice on Ebay or you can by direct now at www.scuba-choice.com. The aluminum NPT connectors to the filter were Tru-Flate 13-907 1/4" Body, T6 Aluminum 'HI FLO' Plug and Coupler Set, 10 Piece (You end up with extra pieces) but it was $20.82 on Ebay. Excluding the compressor that I already had, the setup in the video cost me about $220 total. I didn't want to spend $1500 - $2000 for a Hookah dive system and the lower priced systems use lousy components.
Question around the fittings: i an using the same ones you are, and same air filter, however there is air leaking from the filter and the fittings. Am I missing rubber rings or teflon tape?
Let me say as a NON diver and never been in the water! I APPROVE of this product
Thanks
Hey great video and nicely explained!
Let me ask just a dumb question, why we need an air compressor out the water? Why just not an open valve?
Your lungs cannot draw air down a long tube.
good video, i'll be making on so this helped a lot. great job!!
Thanks... I used mine several times already for my pool maintenance and some repairs.
The DIY Hookah works great!
Thanks for watching. I use it a lot for my pool repairs.
Great video! I'm in the process of creating something very similar for cleaning boat hulls. If you are able to post links to the items you bought for this build, it would be a huge help. Thanks!
-Luke
the links have been posted in the comment section. Most of the items were purchased from Amazon and Scuba Choice.
Thanks. Any changes you recommend now? Is ok for saltwater use?
This is for salt water use. I have a salt water pool. This is why I kept assemblies with similar metals together to avoid corrosion. After you finish using it, just disconnect the air filter assembly from the compressor and hose assembly. I have been using it regularly without any issues. If I were to make a change I would go with a longer hose if you plan to use it for boat cleaning.
Hi, I loved your video and am going to build one for pool under water repairs. Question, Can you please provide me with the part number or model number of the air line filter.? Thank you.
ARO F35121-300-VS Air Line Coalescing Filter, 1/4" NPT (Ingersoll Rand). The price of this filter has doubled since made this video. It used to be $30 and now they are asking $60.19 on Amazon. You can buy the 5 micron version for about $37.51 (Ingersoll Rand ARO F35121-400-VS Air Line Filter)
@@diyhomemaintenancechannel3753 Thank you, good to know.
@@diyhomemaintenancechannel3753
Hello, what is used as filter material? Is it a brass filter?
I can't buy the ARO filter here in Germany so I try to find a good alternative.
Will this be ok?
NANPU 1/4" BSPP Druckluftfilter, 5 μm Messingelement
or this:
Festo MS4-LF-1/4-CRM Filter
@@Nu_81 The Festo filter should be okay. The ARO filter is much better than the Chinese made filters that are very common in the market.
@@Nu_81 The filter material is HEPA paper + felt. see page 18: www.intlairtool.com/content/ARO/aro-frls-catalog.pdf
thank you! very well done , any links to but a quality products?
Thanks.. I bought everything on Amazon. I didn't put links because they expire over time. However all the part number are in the video. All the components used are still available on Amazon. For example, just do a search on Amazon for "cressi octopus" for the regulator. www.amazon.com/Cressi-Octopus-flexible-octopus-diving/dp/B000THQLCU/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3816JIBDF6BSP&keywords=cressi%2Boctopus&qid=1653169786&sprefix=cressi%2Boctopus%2Caps%2C694&sr=8-3&th=1
Thanks for the video. I came across a video that warned never to use an "oil free" compressor for breathing air because lubricants are still used on the moving parts that contaminate the air. And to use only compressors designed for breathing air... which are expensive. Did you do research on this? Or are you depending on the filtration system?
I am using a quality filter. I use a high quality filter with this build which is significantly better that what they use in those Hookah Dive systems that are sold.
parts list?
Great video and thanks for sharing... question would this system (same setup) work if I was to change out the compressor of an Aquarium Air Pump Compressor Aerator (DC 12V)
thanks for watching.... The pump or compressor would need to output at least 60 PSI. Otherwise it would not work.
@@diyhomemaintenancechannel3753 Thank you for the quick reply... after looking it over I'll be going with the Ryobi
ONE+ 18V Cordless 1 Gal. Portable Air Compressor...
@@iamremy-kl3xm Did this work for you? I have the ONE+ batteries for other tools already.
since you have been so nice and helpful i am going to ask another question on the filter i see there are manual and automatic drain type is there any benefit to automatic drain. please if you have more videos on this subject pleas post
Not really. If you are using a compressor with a tank (which I recommend), most of the moisture will accumulate in the tank and not the filter and you will need to drain the compressor tank after use. Use only an electric oil-free compressor. The filter is mostly for filtering particles but will trap some moisture that passes from the tank. The tank in the compressor can corrode over time inside because of the moisture build-up. You don't want to breath that. I don't have any more videos at this time. I needed this dive system to patch the plaster in my pool where there was some delamination and it was pretty expensive to get someone to do underwater repair. The hookah dive systems were also pretty expensive considering what the components were. So I decided to build my own and it worked so well I made this video and tried to describe in detail what you needed.
@@diyhomemaintenancechannel3753 Thanks
fwiw, that sound in the pool is the creepy crawler pool vacuum system
It's a Barracuda G3 (same thing)
Great video. Does it matter what CFM air flow is on compressor?
you need a compressor that can maintain 60 PSI continuously.
@@diyhomemaintenancechannel3753 thanks. I read somewhere it should have between 2 and 4 cfm but cannot remember where I saw it. I noticed many compressors are less than one even though they have PSI above 100.
@@RodMaxwell You need 4-6 ACFM depending on what you are doing in the water. To calculate CFM for a compressor, refer to this: fluidairedynamics.com/pages/cfm-calculator-for-compressed-air
How would you make it water proof and work on batteries...for shallow snorkel?
You would need a battery powered compressor sealed in a floating waterproof vessel.
Hi awesome DIY video, what air compressor battery powered do you recommend ???
Thanks. I can't recommend any battery powered air compressors as I have never used one. DeWalt FLEXVOLT 2.5 is one that is cordless, but I never used it so I don't know how well it would work.
@@diyhomemaintenancechannel3753 looks very nice and it's not expensive, what steps do you recommend by your experience to clean the inside of the tank or parts i may need in order to get the hookah ready ??? would you mind to include the links of the recommended parts ?? im about to get it asap thanks for your help
and this one may be good too what do you think ???
www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-18-Volt-ONE-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-1-Gal-Air-Compressor-Kit-with-2-0-Ah-Battery-and-18-Volt-Dual-Chemistry-Charger-P739-P163/306003773
@@raynielllanes2794
You can find all the parts on Amazon marketplace. The hose is from Dixie divers. The connectors are from scuba choice. You save quite a bit of money building this yourself versus spending $1500-$2500 for a ready built system.
www.amazon.com/Cressi-Octopus-flexible-octopus-diving/dp/B000THQLCU/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1FW8G0Y0XFCPH&dchild=1&keywords=cressi+octopus+xs&qid=1596343024&sprefix=cressi+oct%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-1
www.amazon.com/Divers-HOOKAH-16-inch-FITTINGS-Cleaner/dp/B0727NJS19/ref=sr_1_3?crid=VMS3KDKDEODW&dchild=1&keywords=air+breathing+hose+hookah&qid=1596343066&sprefix=air+breathing+hose%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-3
www.amazon.com/ARO-F35341-400-VS-Air-Line-Filter/dp/B0057D8M50/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=ingersoll+rand+aro&qid=1596343186&sr=8-7
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@@raynielllanes2794 It should work . You don't need that much pressure and a one gallon tank should be okay.
Love the video, what was your total cost to build?
Thanks for watching. I already had the compressor but it was just under $200 for the rest.
thanks really good presentation, what is the model number of ingersoll rand filter?
The filter model is: ARO F35121-300-VS Air Line Coalescing Filter, 1/4" NPT - 150 psi Max Inlet. It cost me $35.65. Don't buy those cheap $5 air filters that many vendors sell with their Hookah Dive Systems. Thanks for watching.
@@diyhomemaintenancechannel3753 hello again quick question you use a Coalescing Filter, but if i use an oil free compressor ingersoll rand makes a similiar filter (ARO F35121-400-VS Air Line Filter, 1/4" NPT - 150 psi Max Inlet) but not coalescing, the one you use has gone up to $50.
@@robertnestora2794 That model will be okay at 5 microns. The one I bought was overkill but was only $6 dollars more at the time I bought my components.
@@diyhomemaintenancechannel3753 thanks much appreciated but does it have to be a Coalescing Filter
@@robertnestora2794 Yes a Coalescing Filter separates the vapors and particles from the air. The model you selected will do that. The point I was trying to make was that you want to select a quality filter like the Ingersoll Rand instead of the cheap $6-8 filters you can buy at Harbor Freight. One thing to note is that after you finish the dive, you should separate the filter assembly from the compressor and the hose assembly from the filter assembly. You don't want to leave chrome plated brass assemblies connected to aluminum. It's easy to do with the quick disconnects. So you will have three assemblies- the hose with it's connectors that stay together (all chrome plated brass), the filter assembly with aluminum connectors that stay together, and your compressor with the brass quick disconnect. I also wash down my hose with fresh water after using it in my salt water pool.
thanks much appreciated
No problem
if you wanted to take this abroad a boat, what portable source of power do you recommend? Guessing a generator will be required?
Or a DC powered compressor and battery pack
Do you have a link on Amazon for the quick connects?
You can find all the parts on Amazon marketplace. The hose is from Dixie divers. The connectors are from scuba choice. You save quite a bit of money building this yourself versus spending $1500-$2500 for a ready built system. Yikes! The prices have gone up since I posted this videl.
www.amazon.com/Plews-Edelmann-13-907-Aluminum-Coupler/dp/B06XZFGH65/ref=sr_1_14?crid=28PYWC8BXKS8N&keywords=high+flow+compressor+fittings+aluminum&qid=1648085882&sprefix=high+flow+compressor+fittings+aluminum%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-14
www.amazon.com/Cressi-Octopus-flexible-octopus-diving/dp/B000THQLCU/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1FW8G0Y0XFCPH&dchild=1&keywords=cressi+octopus+xs&qid=1596343024&sprefix=cressi+oct%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-1
www.amazon.com/Divers-HOOKAH-16-inch-FITTINGS-Cleaner/dp/B0727NJS19/ref=sr_1_3?crid=VMS3KDKDEODW&dchild=1&keywords=air+breathing+hose+hookah&qid=1596343066&sprefix=air+breathing+hose%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-3
www.amazon.com/ARO-F35341-400-VS-Air-Line-Filter/dp/B0057D8M50/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=ingersoll+rand+aro&qid=1596343186&sr=8-7
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Good job 💯👍
thanks for watching
Do you know how to connect a pressure gauge to the regulator?
You should have one inline at the output of your compressor.
question.. "Rretractable" air hoses, that expand under pressure. Do they specifically make them for "Breathing Air" or can a retractable garden hose work for low pressure (14psi max) shallow water diving? I am making my own floating hookah system, and bought an "authentic" 50' yellow hose today. It's way too bulky for a "backpack" type of arrangement. Any thought? Luv your channel, Thank you.
I have not seen any retractable air hoses for breathing. I would not use a garden hose due to PVC outgassing plus you will need about 60 PSI to work with your low pressure regulator for shallow water diving. Atmospheric pressure at sea level is 14.696 PSI and this is the reason you need about 60 PSI to get the air down the hose.
@@diyhomemaintenancechannel3753 Ok, retractable air hoses, on those cheap china hookah = poison air. Atmospheric pressure, 14.6 psi sea level and a 14.6 psi compressor pump floating on the water.. NO air would come out of it from the start at sea level. So excuse me, what's the deal with that? please clarify.
@@renegademind1833 at sea level 14.6 PSI is the same as Atmospheric pressure so you would not feel any pumping or air flow. Your lungs are only capable of breathing on their own with about a 3-4' tube. This is why you need more pressure down the tube to deliver air to the regulator and you lungs. Hookah systems work with lower pressure (i.e. 50-60 PSI) and the regulators will work with the lower pressure.
I do believe you should check your measurement system for barometric pressure at see level. Pounds per square inch is way to high. It’s given in inches of mercury or water column inches or ounces per square inch but never psi.
@@DeanLangley It's now 'redundant' thx anyway
If you buy a hose longer than 20 ft, do you have to increase the PSI?
90 psi is good for 100ft hose
It depends on how deep you plan to submerge. Someone I know who uses a system like this to clean his boat has a 100ft hose and operates at 75 PSI.
@@diyhomemaintenancechannel3753 Gotcha probably diferent per person a lot of the people i see using them is typically between 80-90 mainly hull cleaners.
So how many CFM does this supply the diver at all times? I know the minimums, many do not.
It depends on the compressor and depth. This system is for near surface diving and nothing deeper than about 8 feet. I have done pool repairs for about 30 minutes straight without surfacing. I could have gone longer.
hay wer did you buy every thing to make this set up
I bought everything on Amazon marketplace. The hose was from Dixie Divers. The regulator was from Leisure Pro. The fittings on the hose were from Scuba Choice. The filter and fittings were from Amazon directly. I already had the compressor. It cost me about $210 for the system plus the compressor.
Please can you put a link for each the part you buy. Each link for each part air hose adapter and the air filter
I posted these in other comments. I don't know if the links are still valid since I bought them 2 years ago. You can find all the parts on Amazon marketplace. The hose is from Dixie divers. The connectors are from scuba choice. You save quite a bit of money building this yourself versus spending $1500-$2500 for a ready built system.
www.amazon.com/Cressi-Octopus-flexible-octopus-diving/dp/B000THQLCU/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1FW8G0Y0XFCPH&dchild=1&keywords=cressi+octopus+xs&qid=1596343024&sprefix=cressi+oct%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-1
www.amazon.com/Divers-HOOKAH-16-inch-FITTINGS-Cleaner/dp/B0727NJS19/ref=sr_1_3?crid=VMS3KDKDEODW&dchild=1&keywords=air+breathing+hose+hookah&qid=1596343066&sprefix=air+breathing+hose%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-3
www.amazon.com/ARO-F35341-400-VS-Air-Line-Filter/dp/B0057D8M50/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=ingersoll+rand+aro&qid=1596343186&sr=8-7
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@@diyhomemaintenancechannel3753 thanks brother 🙏🙏🙏
You forgot to put where did you get the threaded fitting M 9/16-18 3/8-24 F. Where did you order it from I can’t find chrome platted brass.
Sorry for asking too much questions I didn’t find a Chrome fitting I find stainless steel is that gonna work
Minutes 1:39. This part. Can you put the part number so I ordered it from Amazon. I couldn’t find chrome I find Stan steel is that OK
A list of parts would be helpful, please.
I posted these in other comments. I don't know if the links are still valid since I bought them 4 years ago. You can find all the parts on Amazon marketplace. The hose is from Dixie divers. The connectors are from scuba choice. You save quite a bit of money building this yourself versus spending $1500-$2500 for a ready built system.
www.amazon.com/Cressi-Octopus-flexible-octopus-diving/dp/B000THQLCU/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1FW8G0Y0XFCPH&dchild=1&keywords=cressi+octopus+xs&qid=1596343024&sprefix=cressi+oct%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-1
www.amazon.com/Divers-HOOKAH-16-inch-FITTINGS-Cleaner/dp/B0727NJS19/ref=sr_1_3?crid=VMS3KDKDEODW&dchild=1&keywords=air+breathing+hose+hookah&qid=1596343066&sprefix=air+breathing+hose%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-3
www.amazon.com/ARO-F35341-400-VS-Air-Line-Filter/dp/B0057D8M50/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=ingersoll+rand+aro&qid=1596343186&sr=8-7
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@@diyhomemaintenancechannel3753 Good man!! Thank you.
Does the bostich compressor have a rubber hose that connects the compressor to the tank? My dewalt does. Slightly concerned about the rubber hose.
No it's a metal tube connected to the tank. I bought this compressor a long time ago. There are many options for compressors these day.
@@diyhomemaintenancechannel3753 yeah I thought so. I’m returning the dewalt and getting a ridgid diagram shows metal tube. I went with quite a bit more filtration than yours but still want no rubber.
@@jeremyjohnson8668 Just make sure that your filter is not made in China. Most of those complete systems that you buy for a lot of money have cheap no brand filters made in China. I bought my compressor a long time ago and use it for so many things from cleaning pool tiles, filling my car tires with air, using nail guns, to air supply for diving.
No I got the same IR filter as you but also got an additional carbon filter from compressor world. I am concerned about my brass quick disconnect on the end of my scuba hose. Already looks quite weathered after 1 use. Is that normal? Just worried about possible reaction with the aluminum truflate fitting on the filter
@@jeremyjohnson8668 The brass disconnect will lose its shine but should not be pitted or worn. The copper in the brass oxidizes and causes that. This is why they chrome plate brass on scuba fittings. You should disconnect the filter assembly from the hose assembly and compressor after use so that you don't start galvanic corrosion. I kept aluminum fittings together with the aluminum filter body and brass fittings with the hose assembly. If you have brass fittings on your compressor, you should remove the filter from it also after use.
Hi, quick question, if I’m filling my scuba cylinder can I use this method? If not how can I do so?
You can use the hose assembly and connect it to the first stage regulator attached to the scuba tank instead of using the compressor and filter assemblies.
If you're using a scuba cylinder, then it's no different than your standard diving rig, with the exception of having the long hose for second stage. If you already have a scuba tank, first stage, and second stage regulator, then all you would need to purchase is the longer hose.
@@5thGenNativeTexan That is correct
@@diyhomemaintenancechannel3753 ;) 30 years as a Dive Master, Rescue Diver.
Also, Where did you get the filter.
I bought just about everything on Amazon and Ebay. The filter is this one: www.amazon.com/ARO-F35121-300-VS-Line-Coalescing-Filter/dp/B0057D8KLQ/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=ingersoll+rand+coalescing&qid=1589579442&sr=8-2 alternatively you can buy this one: www.amazon.com/ARO-F35121-400-VS-Air-Line-Filter/dp/B0057D8LII/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=ingersoll%2Brand%2Bwater%2Bseparation%2Bfilter&qid=1589579341&sr=8-9&th=1
Do you need any formal diving training to operate a rig like this?
In a pool on the surface, the risks are low. But here are the risks if you use the system beyond pool cleaning or surface boat cleaning:
Risks of Hookah Diving
Although recreational hookah diving doesn't require certification, it shares many of the same risks as scuba diving. Without a cylinder on their backs, some hookah divers forget they are still breathing compressed air and abandon the safety protocols they follow while scuba diving, such as ascending slowly or paying attention to their time spent at depth. The limited length of breathing hoses prohibits divers from exceeding their prescribed depths, but DAN®-supported research shows that hookah divers can still be at risk of decompression sickness (DCS).
DIY Home Maintenance Channel thank you! I will be using it in pools for pool repairs.
@@JonathanLGN I use it for my pool repair/maintenance and never had an issue. If something went wrong, I would just remove the regulator and then just surface.
DIY Home Maintenance Channel thanks for the information!
DIY Home Maintenance Channel which underwater camera are you using the video?
I can’t find the hose? I want a 25 foot hose. Can you give the link for a hose that would work?
I bought mine here from Dixie Divers but it was 20' plus the hose on the second stage regulator for a total of 23'. www.amazon.com/Divers-HOOKAH-16-inch-FITTINGS-Cleaner/dp/B072B8DDX4/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2K5HR69NLQLTB&dchild=1&keywords=hookah%2Bdive%2Bhose&qid=1589553048&sprefix=hookah%2Bdive%2B%2Caps%2C203&sr=8-2&th=1&psc=1
@@diyhomemaintenancechannel3753 Thank you so much! I couldn't find any. Is there any cheaper ones?
@@dylanhocker8469 When I bought it was $58 for 20'. The fittings are expensive compared to the hose.
@@diyhomemaintenancechannel3753 keene engineering has a 20 foot for 10 bucks cheaper, a actual hose for breathing.
@@charadremur333 I paid $65.99 for my hose a year ago. The price is now $85.99. There are many dive shops to buy these components. I just wanted to show what to buy rather than promote a particular store. The hookah kits are pretty expensive relative to a DIY solution using good components.
Did you adjust your regulator at all ? I have the exact same one
I left mine in the middle position and had no issues breathing. I did adjust it up and then down but it made only a minor difference.
@@diyhomemaintenancechannel3753 Yeah that's what I noticed I just finished my build today
Doesnt really matter what hose you use just wash it out beforehand with some hot water.
Just make sure it seem "stiff" in a none breakable way. some hoses once twisted get a permanent dent which means it folds itself easy which means the air supply shutdowns instantly.
Same goes for regulator nothing wrong with the cheap once they work the same way if you take a look inside and discover how simple they are you start questioning why some charge you alot of money for branded once.
Its also a good idea to have 2 water/oil separator in a row because some water will pass the first one. when compressing air you create alot of condensed water especially if the air is moist in your location.
Doing compressor diving myself for a living with spearguns the most scary part is when a hose folds and your in deep water.
Remember diving sickness is a real thing same with exploding lungs and you may die if you dont take it serious.
Some of those PVC hoses have toxic gasses that leach out over time.
@@diyhomemaintenancechannel3753
No.. And ofcourse rinse it first to remove "production" chemicals
People smoke everyday and you have chlorine in your drinking water.
People breath fumes from cars and other machines and breath wooddust at work and metal dust and yet most live way past pension age.
Be really careful because if you eat bread everyday you get cancer and pinapple is eating you up from the inside since it eats flesh...
All the scare propaganda for nothing even if its tecnically true does not mean its dangerouse
You are clearly too stupid to care about your own lungs but advocating that other people follow your lead? That's pretty fucked up.
The dive hose doesn't cost all that much more than a cheap air hose. Not worth the savings get the dive hose.
@@fstbttms nice with no notice..
Done it for the last 5 years almost every day for 3-5 hours. yeap clearly im stupid and dead :3
can you put links to the supplys
Everything was purchased through Amazon and Ebay. I did not put supplier links since suppliers can change over time and I am not trying to make money from this video.
what size are the quick connect s and how many? much appreciated
Do you need to have that thread adapter or can I directly connect the air house to the 2nd stage removing the short hose?
You don't need that thread adapter if you remove the short hose and connect the long hose directly to the second stage regulator.
Great! Thank you so much
Has anyone attempted to build this using a Milwaukee 18 volt 2 gallon cordless compressor?
It should work but you are going to have limited run time with batteries. The 6 gallon compressor I am using turns on about every 5 minutes of breathing underwater. So I would expect the 2 gallon compressor to run ever 2 minutes or so.
@@diyhomemaintenancechannel3753 I just received the compressor yesterday, I did a empty to full tank test with a 12AH battery and was able to get 8 complete tank refills with 25% battery usage. My guesstimation is that I can get 32 complete two gallon tank fills with one battery. I am still waiting for the air line and filter. I believe that it will work well.
@@randalla7106 Okay good.
@@randalla7106 Any update? I'm also looking at this compressor for diving.
I have it assembled unfortunately I have not found time to test it. It seems to function properly.
@@josephaukeman6399
is the compressor on under water
the compressor is on the surface and turned on when you want to breath underwater.
Cheap compressors contain lead
don't buy a cheap one. Lead was banned a long time ago for compressors.
@@diyhomemaintenancechannel3753 iron cylinders of the compressors contain lead also the piston rings