Rebreather World - View Single Post - Drager Panorama/Golem BOV bailout scenarios

mempilot · 6th May 2008, 19:43

Lance,

Thanks for the pics. I'll show you what I've done, and I just got back from pool testing it:

1. Flipped BOV internals to exit diver right
2. BOV hose routes right over the top of the nasal OC 2nd
3. They both curve back behind the diver and join in a Y-Block
4. Single point gas hose terminates at diver's chest with QC
5. Each bailout bottle has a whip reg hose terminating in a shutoff and QC
6. Each bailout bottle retains a standard 2nd stage for donation or diver use
7. Credit card sized MOD slates will be zip tied to the end of each whip

Benefits:
KISS
No switching blocks
No manifolds
Simple OC gas switches (take place in front of diver's face or chest)
BOV and nasal OC run from offboard large supply (can be shutoff for freeflow)
No restriction to head movement

I tested the hose routing in the pool today with outstanding results. The only thing to sort out is the nose clearing as the levers don't seem to put the knobs where they need to be. I'll play with that tonight.

I'm very happy with the visibility from the mask. Huge field of vision. The HUD mount placement works great, but is not right in your face as before. I may need to think about a tall stalk and put it back on the other side. I'll take a few more dives to determine suitability.

All in all, I'm very happy with this configuration, and it allows for buddies to take a donated reg or bottle. It guarrentees that all OC gas comes from the same source.

If someone didn't like the M&J QC, they could use any others that fit their needs. We dive warm water down here, so no dry gloves. If I were to go to the cold, I'll think about switching to the large fittings like SP uses.