Condensation on Inspiration O2 sensors

KenStrickland · 3rd May 2007, 07:36

I recently had a problem with condensation on the sensor faces on the second dive of the day.

Does anybody out there open the scrubber to let the head dry out between dives? Is this recommended? Also, what is the best way to get the condensation off the sensors - can one use a soft tissue to soak it up?

Thanks
Ken

Deepdiver · 3rd May 2007, 07:52

Ken,

This has always caused problems.....It is always a good idea to leave the Inspo on it's lungs after the dive.

As for drying off the cells, I have always opened up the head after or between dives to let it dry off, with no ill affects. I have also dried off the condensation as much as possible with some kitchen roll.

Drmike · 3rd May 2007, 08:01

Quote: (Originally Posted by KenStrickland)

I recently had a problem with condensation on the sensor faces on the second dive of the day.

Does anybody out there open the scrubber to let the head dry out between dives? Is this recommended? Also, what is the best way to get the condensation off the sensors - can one use a soft tissue to soak it up?

Thanks
Ken

On my inspiration I used to gently touch the face of each cell with the corner of a piece of tissue paper - sucks it dry like a vaccum.
Couldnt dive it without drying head/cells between dives otherwise all i got was BEEP BEEP BEEP!

KenStrickland · 3rd May 2007, 08:24

Thanks for the responses. It's reassuring (in a way!) to know that it's not an uncommon problem. From now on I'll open it up between dives and check for condensation on the cells.

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Drmike Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,128	Re: Condensation on Inspiration O2 sensors Quote: (Originally Posted by KenStrickland) I recently had a problem with condensation on the sensor faces on the second dive of the day. Does anybody out there open the scrubber to let the head dry out between dives? Is this recommended? Also, what is the best way to get the condensation off the sensors - can one use a soft tissue to soak it up? Thanks Ken On my inspiration I used to gently touch the face of each cell with the corner of a piece of tissue paper - sucks it dry like a vaccum. Couldnt dive it without drying head/cells between dives otherwise all i got was BEEP BEEP BEEP! __________________ Get a girlfriend you sad twat - a Rebreather is an unfaithful mistress - dont blind yourself to her faults just because she goes down on you
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KenStrickland New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Ray Other Rebreather/s: Ray Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cape Town Posts: 13	Re: Condensation on Inspiration O2 sensors Thanks for the responses. It's reassuring (in a way!) to know that it's not an uncommon problem. From now on I'll open it up between dives and check for condensation on the cells.
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