KISS BOV - Storage Question

curt · 14th February 2008, 16:59

Quote: (Originally Posted by PhilSiswick)

I'm just wondering whether, to avoid problems like this, I should store it with the BOV in the Loop position and close the mouthpiece in another way (for example with the mouthpiece plug thingie that came with the Proton.

When I asked Gordon about this a few years ago, he recommended leaving it at the 45-degree "half way" point, to reduce compression of the o-rings and allow for drying of the internal areas.

Also, he recommended dis-assembling and lubricating the o-rings when it starts to become difficult to go fully open or fully closed. I find that I end up doing this 2 to 3 times a year.

cheers...

**PhilSiswick** · 14th February 2008, 19:22

Quote: (Originally Posted by curt)

When I asked Gordon about this a few years ago, he recommended leaving it at the 45-degree "half way" point, to reduce compression of the o-rings and allow for drying of the internal areas.

Also, he recommended dis-assembling and lubricating the o-rings when it starts to become difficult to go fully open or fully closed. I find that I end up doing this 2 to 3 times a year.

cheers...

Hi Curt,

Many thanks indeed - the word from the Man himself :-). That's what I'll be doing from now on.

Cheers,

**PhilSiswick** · 14th February 2008, 19:24

Thanks everyone for your help - its very much appreciated.

Cheers,

***caveseeker7*** · 15th February 2008, 07:47

Quote: (Originally Posted by PhilSiswick)

Do you leave it in the OC/Bailout position or in the Loop position.

1/2 way in between.

14th February 2008, 16:59	#11 (permalink)
curt New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss MK 15.X Other CCR Dolphin Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rockville, MD USA Posts: 81	Re: KISS BOV - Storage Question Quote: (Originally Posted by PhilSiswick) I'm just wondering whether, to avoid problems like this, I should store it with the BOV in the Loop position and close the mouthpiece in another way (for example with the mouthpiece plug thingie that came with the Proton. When I asked Gordon about this a few years ago, he recommended leaving it at the 45-degree "half way" point, to reduce compression of the o-rings and allow for drying of the internal areas. Also, he recommended dis-assembling and lubricating the o-rings when it starts to become difficult to go fully open or fully closed. I find that I end up doing this 2 to 3 times a year. cheers... __________________ Curt Harpold US Representative Rebreathers Australia http://rebreathers.com.au/
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14th February 2008, 19:22	#12 (permalink)
PhilSiswick WSKD 0001 Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 884	Re: KISS BOV - Storage Question Quote: (Originally Posted by curt) When I asked Gordon about this a few years ago, he recommended leaving it at the 45-degree "half way" point, to reduce compression of the o-rings and allow for drying of the internal areas. Also, he recommended dis-assembling and lubricating the o-rings when it starts to become difficult to go fully open or fully closed. I find that I end up doing this 2 to 3 times a year. cheers... Hi Curt, Many thanks indeed - the word from the Man himself :-). That's what I'll be doing from now on. Cheers, __________________ Phil No comment on open circuit... it's an evolutionary dead end not really worth discussing here. Dave Sutton, 2007 I have always felt that the dive I am on is not nearly important as the dives I plan to be on the rest of my life. Tom Rose, 2007 www.hugsac.org.uk
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14th February 2008, 19:24	#13 (permalink)
PhilSiswick WSKD 0001 Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 884	Re: KISS BOV - Storage Question Thanks everyone for your help - its very much appreciated. Cheers, __________________ Phil No comment on open circuit... it's an evolutionary dead end not really worth discussing here. Dave Sutton, 2007 I have always felt that the dive I am on is not nearly important as the dives I plan to be on the rest of my life. Tom Rose, 2007 www.hugsac.org.uk
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15th February 2008, 07:47	#14 (permalink)
*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,325	Re: KISS BOV - Storage Question Quote: (Originally Posted by PhilSiswick) Do you leave it in the OC/Bailout position or in the Loop position. 1/2 way in between. __________________ Cheers Stefan "It is still a good day if you are on the green side of the grass! Su amigo Roberto!" Sponsor Lou in Race For Life!
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