Quote: (Originally Posted by
Outlaw)
Gilles,
i have fought with these thoughts for a long time now, and i have come to the conclusion that in case of an emergency and another diver finds you unconscious, then if is a Rebreather diver, or better say an RB familiar diver, i guess he/she should know which is which or should recognize which is which quite fast. if is a non RB familiar diver, do you think he/she can save you in any other way, apart from sticking an oc reg into your mouth? personally i doubt it. off course the colour might increase chances, but i really think that if RB familiar, then one would know. also one would recognize what ADV valve is...
make a poll? statistically speaking, is there any Rebreather diver who is not in a position to recognize an ADV? how many think that an OC non RB familiar diver would recognize an ADV valve, and or which is which on a RB.
just my personal thoughts.
Thanks
Hi Spyros, i do not agree to 100%
Nor do i do with you Giles.
Colours have the ability to get absorbed at depth. So i would not trust a color marking. I would try to find the source and follow the hose. If i know the unit i might also act on instinct and add manual diluent in case i try to assist a fellow diver in need. If he then has O2 connected that might directly attribute to the divers death.
Secondly Spyros, dont assume that Rebreather divers know the configuration of other units, or event the special configuration of your unit.
I can tell you that the procedure of flushing the loop of an unconsious diver on a Meg differs from the procedure on the KISS, Inspo, Optima etc
I make sure that the buddy i am diving mwith knows my setup, him being on OC or CC.
Just my 2 cents!
Now Merry Christmas Everyone.
/Jonny