{"product_id":"scuba-com-bc-washout-hose-by-xs-scuba","title":"BC Washout Hose by XS Scuba","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The XS Scuba BC Washout Hose makes it easy to flush salt water, sand and grime out of the inside of your BCD bladder. Fat Guy Scuba Supply lists it through our Scuba.com affiliate partnership, and you complete the purchase at Scuba.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy rinse the inside of your BCD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost divers rinse the outside of their BCD and call it done. The problem is inside the bladder. Salt water gets in during every dive, whether through the oral inflator or the dump valves. When it dries, salt crystals build up, valves start to stick and the bladder material breaks down faster. Leftover water can also start to smell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA washout hose connects fresh water to your BCD's inflator, so you can fill the bladder, swish it around and drain it through the dump valves. It's a simple habit that helps your BCD last longer and keeps it working the way it should.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it matters for bigger BCDs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarger BCDs and wings hold more water inside, which means more salt left behind after each dive. A quick, thorough flush is one of the easiest ways to protect a BCD you worked hard to find in your size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e XS Scuba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diving Essentials \/ Equipment Tools \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer part number(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e TL112\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e 649823896249\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore ordering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the retailer’s product details to confirm the hose's fittings match your BCD's inflator connection and the water source you plan to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsage notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter flushing, drain the bladder fully through the dump valves. Store the BCD partially inflated so the inside can dry, and follow the manufacturer's care instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFGSS take:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gear that fits is worth taking care of. A few minutes of rinsing after a trip can add years to your BCD.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/scuba.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101l5s2jP\/creativeref:1011l185847\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scuba.com%2Fxs-scuba-bc-washout-hose%2Fp%2Fxssbwh\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck Availability at Scuba.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eFat Guy Scuba Supply may earn a commission when you purchase through certain links on this page, at no additional cost to you.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"XS Scuba","offers":[{"title":"Choose at Scuba.com","offer_id":43726563934269,"sku":"SCUBA-XSSBWH","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/5298\/0285\/files\/XSSBWH.jpg?v=1790542874","url":"https:\/\/fatguyscubasupply.com\/products\/scuba-com-bc-washout-hose-by-xs-scuba","provider":"Fat Guy Scuba Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}