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Scuba_Vixen · 11th June 2006, 11:19

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

AFAIK, I think not. However, the orifices come with an after-manufactured tolerance range stated on the label. I don't think you will get one down to 0.003" but check if:

a) yours has higher + tolerance range
b) swap with a lower - tolerance range

Otherwise, you will have to:

a) use a lower IP, and switch to a variable flow valve when diving deeper than the IP allowed.
b) get more muscle mass which metabolize more O2

If only these thoracic bouyancy reserves could metabolize O2!

On the other hand, maybe the electronic control for a solenoid idea may have to come off the back burner.

Darlene

11th June 2006, 11:19	#8 (permalink)
Scuba_Vixen e/mCCR Dolphin Pilot Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: May 2005 Location: St. Croix USVI Posts: 557	Re: O2 Metabolic Rates, Oriffice Sizes, ..... Questions... Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) AFAIK, I think not. However, the orifices come with an after-manufactured tolerance range stated on the label. I don't think you will get one down to 0.003" but check if: a) yours has higher + tolerance range b) swap with a lower - tolerance range Otherwise, you will have to: a) use a lower IP, and switch to a variable flow valve when diving deeper than the IP allowed. b) get more muscle mass which metabolize more O2 If only these thoracic bouyancy reserves could metabolize O2! On the other hand, maybe the electronic control for a solenoid idea may have to come off the back burner. Darlene
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