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GuyW · 23rd October 2006, 05:02

Quote: (Originally Posted by duartesss)

Is true that DIR don't "like" CCR's?

Why? Because the electronic parts?

Even in a OC diver is possible to remove all the electronic (computers, lamps, etc)?

That is right. They don't.

They like the Rebreather that they invented however (RB80) because it is more of a gas extender.

I suppose that as the DIR philosophy is to keep it simple, they don't like complexity, especially relying on electronics which they consider subject to sudden failures.

If course the counter argument is that you can "manage" the complexity, and the advantages of a virtually limitless supply of the right gas outweighs the possible problems.

You could get bogged down in a religious war over this question as it tends to polarise people into extreme views. I suggest that the truth is somewhere in between.

Guy

23rd October 2006, 05:02	#2 (permalink)
GuyW Old Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 61	Re: DIR and Rebreathers Quote: (Originally Posted by duartesss) Is true that DIR don't "like" CCR's? Why? Because the electronic parts? Even in a OC diver is possible to remove all the electronic (computers, lamps, etc)? That is right. They don't. They like the Rebreather that they invented however (RB80) because it is more of a gas extender. I suppose that as the DIR philosophy is to keep it simple, they don't like complexity, especially relying on electronics which they consider subject to sudden failures. If course the counter argument is that you can "manage" the complexity, and the advantages of a virtually limitless supply of the right gas outweighs the possible problems. You could get bogged down in a religious war over this question as it tends to polarise people into extreme views. I suggest that the truth is somewhere in between. Guy
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