Quote: (Originally Posted by
babar)
Any comment on the K1D's? Are the Teledyne models suitable, if not is there a suitable replacment?
This is not one we have tested. Sorry.
Quote: (Originally Posted by
schford)
Is it a good idea to be using cells that are not approved by the manufacturer?
Warranty and liability issues would worry me.
Actually, rebreather manufacters cannot supply the cells in Europe with the rebreather: the cells are exempt from the RoHS Directive because they are a medical dual use product, but rebreathers are not exempt.
As regards what is suitable or not, if it is a replacement item, the user can source anything that is a guaranteed replacement. AI state the part numbers quoted are plug replacement parts, so if it fails in that plug replacement role, the redress against AI would be the same as the redress against Teledyne.
It would be helpful if the manufacturers of diving equipment published their component acceptance reports, and if not, then should not be surprised if users vote with their feet on the consumable items that appear to be unsuitable in service. In making our report available, we have no problems if other manufacturers adopt it as part of their safety case: we stand by the accuracy of our measurements and our procedures. All of our results were taken as accurate by the respective manufacturers.
Alex