Divematics cc/oc BOV

**woody** · 20th January 2006, 21:59

I am looking at purchasing the above for my YBOD.

I have a few questions for the knowledgable amongst us.....Does this unit use the ybod check valves or are they specials from Divematics?

If they are specials how easy are they to get hold of?

Would you need to buy a service kit (just in case) when you order the BOV?

Is this kit expensive?

Thanks in advance for your help. These answers will hopefully seal the deal and i will finally press the button marked spend.

Mike

ROB DAVIE · 20th January 2006, 22:45

Mike,

The Divematics BOV uses the APD check valves. You just swap them over, and connect the hoses. The o-rings are not "specials". You can source them from any major distributor of o-rings.

Be sure to use the address: divematics AT divenet.com and put a diving related subject in the subject line to get past the spam filter.

If you have any trouble, contact me at airlandseatrng AT sbcglobal.net, or PM me here.

I have two of the units now, and they work like a champ. The opening is a big bore, so no effect on WOB, and the lever twists with two fingers regardless of depth.

(Full disclosure: Yes, Tracy is a friend of mine, and yes, I work with him on other projects, but the above is still TRUE!!

)

**woody** · 20th January 2006, 23:02

Cheers Rob,

Friends or not this is useful advice and answers my questions, looks like i am buying one!

R

Mike

ROB DAVIE · 20th January 2006, 23:18

I have one on my Widolf DR-600 FFM with an Apeks TX-100 second stage on it. A little large, but an easy-breathin' son-of-a-gun! The other has the Oceanic telephone second stage, and I haven't had that one deeper than 174 fsw yet, but it is fine to that point.

**woody** · 21st January 2006, 16:29

Dont tell the wife, it has been ordered

Nick uk. · 21st January 2006, 16:33

How much including p&p to Italy?

I might in interested allso in getting one.

**woody** · 21st January 2006, 18:45

Nick,

They are $800 US plus shipping for the YBOD.... Plus... my commision

You can see from the reviews on this forum they are well thought of and could be a life saver.

R

Mike

Nick uk. · 21st January 2006, 20:46

Quote: (Originally Posted by woody)

Nick,

They are $800 US plus shipping for the YBOD.... Plus... my commision

You can see from the reviews on this forum they are well thought of and could be a life saver.

R

Mike

Thanks, ive read the article hear, but i'm not clear on exactly what i get for my $800. Do you get; LP hose, second stage etc. ready mounted to a DSV, the lot ready to screw into 'T' bar on the CL's (and therefore leaving you a spare DSV) Or do you get some kind of kit that you have to assemble to your exsisting DSV?

Padowan · 21st January 2006, 21:06

For the $800 or there abouts, I got the DSV, with the adapter/fittings to screw it into my existing YBOD breathing hose fittings, using the existing non-return valves. The 2nd stage is fitted, but I had to supply my own LP hose for it (which I fitted with the AP GCS fittings to allow connection to my offboard). So basically it replaces only the white original DSV.

Nick uk. · 21st January 2006, 21:09

Ok, thanks.
I'll start saving my pennies i think!!

20th January 2006, 21:59	#1 (permalink)
woody Mmmm Rubber!! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Sport Kiss Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wiltshire UK Posts: 198	Divematics cc/oc BOV I am looking at purchasing the above for my YBOD. I have a few questions for the knowledgable amongst us.....Does this unit use the ybod check valves or are they specials from Divematics? If they are specials how easy are they to get hold of? Would you need to buy a service kit (just in case) when you order the BOV? Is this kit expensive? Thanks in advance for your help. These answers will hopefully seal the deal and i will finally press the button marked spend. Mike __________________ Not eloquent enough for a smart arse signature!
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20th January 2006, 22:45	#2 (permalink)
ROB DAVIE Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HOUSTON, REPUBLIC OF TEJAS Posts: 1,120	Re: Divematics cc/oc BOV Mike, The Divematics BOV uses the APD check valves. You just swap them over, and connect the hoses. The o-rings are not "specials". You can source them from any major distributor of o-rings. Be sure to use the address: divematics AT divenet.com and put a diving related subject in the subject line to get past the spam filter. If you have any trouble, contact me at airlandseatrng AT sbcglobal.net, or PM me here. I have two of the units now, and they work like a champ. The opening is a big bore, so no effect on WOB, and the lever twists with two fingers regardless of depth. (Full disclosure: Yes, Tracy is a friend of mine, and yes, I work with him on other projects, but the above is still TRUE!! ) __________________ [SIZE=2]"CC Rebreathers will become a viable part of tech diving [U]WHEN PIGS FLY[/U]!!"--GI3[/SIZE] Last edited by ROB DAVIE : 20th January 2006 at 22:51.
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20th January 2006, 23:02	#3 (permalink)
woody Mmmm Rubber!! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Sport Kiss Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wiltshire UK Posts: 198	Re: Divematics cc/oc BOV Cheers Rob, Friends or not this is useful advice and answers my questions, looks like i am buying one! R Mike __________________ Not eloquent enough for a smart arse signature!
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20th January 2006, 23:18	#4 (permalink)
ROB DAVIE Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HOUSTON, REPUBLIC OF TEJAS Posts: 1,120	Re: Divematics cc/oc BOV I have one on my Widolf DR-600 FFM with an Apeks TX-100 second stage on it. A little large, but an easy-breathin' son-of-a-gun! The other has the Oceanic telephone second stage, and I haven't had that one deeper than 174 fsw yet, but it is fine to that point. __________________ [SIZE=2]"CC Rebreathers will become a viable part of tech diving [U]WHEN PIGS FLY[/U]!!"--GI3[/SIZE]
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21st January 2006, 16:29	#5 (permalink)
woody Mmmm Rubber!! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Sport Kiss Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wiltshire UK Posts: 198	Re: Divematics cc/oc BOV Dont tell the wife, it has been ordered __________________ Not eloquent enough for a smart arse signature!
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21st January 2006, 16:33	#6 (permalink)
Nick uk. Made in England. Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Azimuth Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Viale C.Colombo 75 Marina di Carrara. MS 54036 Italy Posts: 575	Re: Divematics cc/oc BOV How much including p&p to Italy? I might in interested allso in getting one. __________________ If it aint broke....don't fix it, and if it is.............well......get another one! divechief2000@hotmail.com
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21st January 2006, 18:45	#7 (permalink)
woody Mmmm Rubber!! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Sport Kiss Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wiltshire UK Posts: 198	Re: Divematics cc/oc BOV Nick, They are $800 US plus shipping for the YBOD.... Plus... my commision You can see from the reviews on this forum they are well thought of and could be a life saver. R Mike __________________ Not eloquent enough for a smart arse signature!
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21st January 2006, 20:46	#8 (permalink)
Nick uk. Made in England. Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Azimuth Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Viale C.Colombo 75 Marina di Carrara. MS 54036 Italy Posts: 575	Re: Divematics cc/oc BOV Quote: (Originally Posted by woody) Nick, They are $800 US plus shipping for the YBOD.... Plus... my commision You can see from the reviews on this forum they are well thought of and could be a life saver. R Mike Thanks, ive read the article hear, but i'm not clear on exactly what i get for my $800. Do you get; LP hose, second stage etc. ready mounted to a DSV, the lot ready to screw into 'T' bar on the CL's (and therefore leaving you a spare DSV) Or do you get some kind of kit that you have to assemble to your exsisting DSV? __________________ If it aint broke....don't fix it, and if it is.............well......get another one! divechief2000@hotmail.com
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21st January 2006, 21:06	#9 (permalink)
Padowan Proper Boffin Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kent, UK. Posts: 518	Re: Divematics cc/oc BOV For the $800 or there abouts, I got the DSV, with the adapter/fittings to screw it into my existing YBOD breathing hose fittings, using the existing non-return valves. The 2nd stage is fitted, but I had to supply my own LP hose for it (which I fitted with the AP GCS fittings to allow connection to my offboard). So basically it replaces only the white original DSV. __________________ Padowan The future's bright, the future's Yellow .....for now padowan.net - Latest Video: Scapa Flow Rebreather Diving
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21st January 2006, 21:09	#10 (permalink)
Nick uk. Made in England. Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Azimuth Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Viale C.Colombo 75 Marina di Carrara. MS 54036 Italy Posts: 575	Re: Divematics cc/oc BOV Ok, thanks. I'll start saving my pennies i think!! __________________ If it aint broke....don't fix it, and if it is.............well......get another one! divechief2000@hotmail.com
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