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Ben Field · 7th June 2007, 15:33

Quote: (Originally Posted by PCDiver)

When I reach the bottom part I close the ADV. Why?? A couple of reasons:
1. It allows me to detect loop volume loss.
2. A closed ADV cannot leak diluent in the loop.
3. If it is closed when I reach the bottom, it will be closed when I start the ascend :-) One less thing to do before starting the ascend.
4. It gives me a better feel for my loop volume. I manage my diluent consumption better with the ADV closed.

Hi Peter,

I'm not going to get excited over how someone uses their ADV but I do have a couple of questions...

How does having your ADV off help with your 1-4 list?
(I can understand No.2 even if I point out that it shouldn't be leaking I realise it might start to leak on a dive!)
I don't see how it helps the other 3 at all?

I ask as other than shutting my dil off at the tank I can't disable my ADV and I have no issues with those 3 (or 4) points, in fact for 1 and 3 I would prefer to have my ADV active!

(I'll conceed it may be an operation issue particular to your unit which I'm not trained on only familiar with)

regards,
BEN

7th June 2007, 15:33	#42 (permalink)
Ben Field CK+Shearwater Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London, England Posts: 1,827	Re: Is a BOW fast enough to save a life? Quote: (Originally Posted by PCDiver) When I reach the bottom part I close the ADV. Why?? A couple of reasons: 1. It allows me to detect loop volume loss. 2. A closed ADV cannot leak diluent in the loop. 3. If it is closed when I reach the bottom, it will be closed when I start the ascend :-) One less thing to do before starting the ascend. 4. It gives me a better feel for my loop volume. I manage my diluent consumption better with the ADV closed. Hi Peter, I'm not going to get excited over how someone uses their ADV but I do have a couple of questions... How does having your ADV off help with your 1-4 list? (I can understand No.2 even if I point out that it shouldn't be leaking I realise it might start to leak on a dive!) I don't see how it helps the other 3 at all? I ask as other than shutting my dil off at the tank I can't disable my ADV and I have no issues with those 3 (or 4) points, in fact for 1 and 3 I would prefer to have my ADV active! (I'll conceed it may be an operation issue particular to your unit which I'm not trained on only familiar with) regards, BEN __________________ Know your PPO2, Pre-breath, Use checklists, Validate cells at 6mtrs, Use pure O2 at or near surface, Use a BOV, Don't dive Solo, Change Slime and Cells as recommended by Manufacturer, don't listen to Puppeteers and RTFM!
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