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AD_ward9 · 18th April 2008, 18:05

Quote: (Originally Posted by diverklondike)

Ok... Lets follow the BOV example... What happens if you have a "CCR" that is CE approved and of course meets WOB requirements. Someone then takes an aftermarket BOV that is also CE approved and replaces the OEM BOV. The compination of the two due to hose sizes etc results in a rig that no longer meets CE WOB requirements. Are there any ramifications to that example?

M

If the BOV has a WOB and resistance lower than the manufacturer's (the method I suggested in my answer to get the BOV approved easily), and the original manufacturer complies with EN14143, then adapters to hoses are not going to make any significant difference.

Part of the safety case would have to include how the two parts are mated anyway, including strength of that connection etc.

Alex

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AD_ward9 So much more to learn Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,856	Re: CE Testing/Approval of Component Parts?? Quote: (Originally Posted by diverklondike) Ok... Lets follow the BOV example... What happens if you have a "CCR" that is CE approved and of course meets WOB requirements. Someone then takes an aftermarket BOV that is also CE approved and replaces the OEM BOV. The compination of the two due to hose sizes etc results in a rig that no longer meets CE WOB requirements. Are there any ramifications to that example? M If the BOV has a WOB and resistance lower than the manufacturer's (the method I suggested in my answer to get the BOV approved easily), and the original manufacturer complies with EN14143, then adapters to hoses are not going to make any significant difference. Part of the safety case would have to include how the two parts are mated anyway, including strength of that connection etc. Alex
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