SteveL

Well kids I am one of the bunnies doing the in water development dives so will keep you posted as we get it wet. In the mean time

A few more tit bits

Yes - It is loosely based around a biopak 60 - although the scrubber has been changed (increased) so it has an assumed 4 hrs duration - so more the size of a biopak 240- but it's not one.

There is a new scrubber and lid on the drawing board that will allow just under 4kg sorb about 8.5lbs but getting the unit as seen right first is the priority.

The operation / flow of the scrubber if you know these units is like the MK series Rebreather's - axial but in a big donut

Both the constant add version and the full electronic version use the small K1 sensors. The electronics either for monitoring or controlling SP are ultimatly from Sub Sea Systems.

If you know the operation of a 15.5 then you will understand the operation of the Eagle.

For the electronic version the setpoint is not changeable u/w - like the Mk series you set it at the surface then the unit is either on or off u/w - personally I like this but know that can generate into a pissing match in less than a second - so move on......

Calibration is simple - flood the loop with O2 then push a button in the back of the secondary and your done and push a button for the primary and your done. Simple - the Eccr also has a HUD

Both primary and secondary are seperate systems with seperate batteries.

The restrictor is not a problem and can (and will) be removed if it is a problem. The wob on my 15.5 and 5 years of an inspo will be the benchmark.

The plumbing is all stainless steel aka MK series - the first stages can have a main spring failure and the whole system will tolerate a high pressure spike - there are flow restrictors in line in the case of the electronic version so PPo2 will rise but it wont happen in a second.

The manual add valves are on the end of braided stainless hoses and can be placed wherever is convienient. They are also based around time proven schrader valves.

Yes the unit is small and light - but exactly the kgs - not sure its even been on scales yet

Phlosophically - yes the Eagle has Biomarine genes - Colin has been around this type of rebreather for many many years so it is not surprising. The MK series is a hallmark in design and the biopaks are used worldwide in mine and hazmat operations.

So while it is not either of these units the Eagle has a well proven linage upon which the military and many rescue organisations rely.

So to get a unit like this for a "civilian" price is nice indeed.

Just for the record I have NO financial involvement with Colkan at all - I and a few others (SteveP) will be doing the in water testing in the next few weeks or so.

Reports to follow in time.

Regards,

Steve L