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paulraymaekers · 19th April 2008, 15:59

Quote: (Originally Posted by bgpartri)

I just changed Lynn's rebreather to a hybrid again and noticed the interesting comments from Dave and Mike about hybrid rebreathers.

I should mention that Lynn had a hybrid system on her Classic KISS for several years. The first version of a Shearwater controller was a bolt-on for the KISS, and we left the orifice in place.

Now it looks like there will be more hybrids on the market, I would like to offer the opportunity to hear peoples opinions about operational procedures.

For example, should you dive manually and use the solenoid for a backup, or should you let the solenoid control the dive and have the orifice for backup?

What does the pre-breath test look like?

Obviously, I have my ideas on the subject, but it's clear that there are a variety of opinions and arguements for different strategies.

Bruce

Hi Bruce, i suppose you know my opinion, but just for the readers :-)

For me there is no absolute truth: i use the hybrid system in different ways:
one day i fly manually and have the solenoid as back-up (mostly in relaxed diving, looking at a reef or fishes :-), when there is more task-loading (filming, sometimes teaching) i have the unit fly on high set-point..

the point is the hybrid system leaves all the options open, and the user chooses what he likes at the given moment

regards
paul

19th April 2008, 15:59	#2 (permalink)
paulraymaekers rEvo's daddy Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Other CCR Home Build Join Date: May 2005 Location: belgium Posts: 1,493	Re: Hybrid Rebreathers Quote: (Originally Posted by bgpartri) I just changed Lynn's rebreather to a hybrid again and noticed the interesting comments from Dave and Mike about hybrid rebreathers. I should mention that Lynn had a hybrid system on her Classic KISS for several years. The first version of a Shearwater controller was a bolt-on for the KISS, and we left the orifice in place. Now it looks like there will be more hybrids on the market, I would like to offer the opportunity to hear peoples opinions about operational procedures. For example, should you dive manually and use the solenoid for a backup, or should you let the solenoid control the dive and have the orifice for backup? What does the pre-breath test look like? Obviously, I have my ideas on the subject, but it's clear that there are a variety of opinions and arguements for different strategies. Bruce Hi Bruce, i suppose you know my opinion, but just for the readers :-) For me there is no absolute truth: i use the hybrid system in different ways: one day i fly manually and have the solenoid as back-up (mostly in relaxed diving, looking at a reef or fishes :-), when there is more task-loading (filming, sometimes teaching) i have the unit fly on high set-point.. the point is the hybrid system leaves all the options open, and the user chooses what he likes at the given moment regards paul __________________ www.rEvo-rebreathers.com .... the earth is flat, Elvis is alive, and radial scrubbers give longer dwell time than axials...
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