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***jradomski*** · 3rd August 2007, 23:07

Quote: (Originally Posted by warjarrett)

I think I need to specify more assumptions. The 19s will be full to their maximum rated capacity (not short-filled), I will have no bail-out bottle (so I need to surface with an emergency contigent reserve), and my drysuit and buoyancy bladder have no separate supply (just use gas from the diluent tank). Then, the next question will be, well, how much more time will I get if I do bring a separate bailout bottle?

Don't ever dive a Rebreather without bailout its just asking for trouble.. Onboard gas is not bailout, It is acceptable for an intermediate gas while you get onto your bailout gas....
I ALWAYS carry at a minimum of an al 40 for bailout (for recreational depths a 30 would do, but a 40 sits much nicer on my body because its a longer cylinder..)

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*jradomski* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "Da" Bronx Posts: 2,871	Re: How many hours from a Prism with 19 cft tanks? Quote: (Originally Posted by warjarrett) I think I need to specify more assumptions. The 19s will be full to their maximum rated capacity (not short-filled), I will have no bail-out bottle (so I need to surface with an emergency contigent reserve), and my drysuit and buoyancy bladder have no separate supply (just use gas from the diluent tank). Then, the next question will be, well, how much more time will I get if I do bring a separate bailout bottle? Don't ever dive a Rebreather without bailout its just asking for trouble.. Onboard gas is not bailout, It is acceptable for an intermediate gas while you get onto your bailout gas.... I ALWAYS carry at a minimum of an al 40 for bailout (for recreational depths a 30 would do, but a 40 sits much nicer on my body because its a longer cylinder..) __________________ Joe Radomski CCR Trimix Instructor Trainer ANDI Instructor Trainer Director #10 All posts are personal opinions and DO NOT reflect any affiliated agency unless specifically stated.
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