Common Scuba Hose Lengths

Choosing the right hose lengths for your scuba setup is essential for underwater comfort, safety, and efficiency. Whether you’re diving recreationally with a single tank, exploring caves in a sidemount configuration, or using a rebreather, the correct hose lengths can make a big difference in streamlining your gear and improving your overall diving experience.

This guide provides a helpful reference chart with common hose lengths for various types of diving, including recreational, technical, and rebreather configurations. While not an exhaustive list, it includes hose lengths that have worked well for many divers, based on practical experience and commonly accepted setups.

The information in this guide is meant as a general reference and should not replace training from a certified instructor or the recommendations of your equipment manufacturer. Every diver’s needs and preferences may vary based on their training, dive environment, and personal comfort. Always ensure that your hose lengths allow for proper hose routing, do not create entanglement hazards, and support safe gas sharing when necessary. If in doubt, consult a qualified dive professional before making changes to your setup.

Type Length (in) Configuration Use
High Pressure 24 Doubles SPG
High Pressure 26 Doubles SPG (alt)
High Pressure 6 Sidemount SPG
High Pressure 6 Stage SPG
Low Pressure Inflator 18 Doubles BCD
Low Pressure Inflator 22 Doubles Drysuit
Low Pressure Inflator 22 Doubles BCD (alt)
Low Pressure Inflator 27 Doubles CCR
Low Pressure Inflator 22 Inflation Bottle Drysuit
Low Pressure Inflator 15 SM BCD
Low Pressure Inflator 15 SM Drysuit
Low Pressure Inflator 27 SM CCR
Low Pressure Inflator 22 Stage CCR
Regulator 84 Doubles Long hose
Regulator 22 Doubles Short hose
Regulator 24 Doubles Short hose (alt)
Regulator 84 Sidemount Long Hose
Regulator 28 Sidemount Short Hose
Regulator 40 Single Long Hose
Regulator 22 Single Short hose
Regulator 28 Single Short hose (alt)
Regulator 40 Stage Primary