Haskel v baby booster

colinicky · 18th January 2008, 20:17

what difference would I notice between a Haskell AGT 30/75 compared to my Jetsam baby booster ?

***Beanie*** · 18th January 2008, 20:29

apart from more drive gas usage, faster pumping, higher pressure, weight?

colinicky · 18th January 2008, 20:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by Beanie)

apart from more drive gas usage, faster pumping, higher pressure, weight?

Yes but is the Haskell a much better/more reliable pump ?

***Beanie*** · 18th January 2008, 20:36

probably given that there a higher volume pump.
and I've not heard of any haskle problems but have heard of baby booster problems.

Not used my Sport Haskle that much yet but will be doing a direct comparison with my Baby Booster.

jkaterenchuk · 18th January 2008, 23:57

I would also confirm the cost of parts replacement. Its my understanding that Haskel is more expensive. Of course if it does not breakdown as often in the end it might be a similar total cost.

PeteS · 19th January 2008, 08:18

Baby Booster is good if travelling. That's it really.

Haskel is good if you want to pump gas to the pressure you want..... And yes, the spares are expensive, but you never need them. The big issue with the Haskel is drive air consumption. But then it moves more gas, doing more work. You need to remember that the Haskel could probably break things if left to its own devices. Like gauges that go past the end stop. For some reason that gauge doesn't seem to be accurate anymore....

Brainx3 · 19th January 2008, 08:27

Hi,

I agree that Haskel boosters have a bit more expensive spare parts, however I believe that they are decent boosters. The new Mini Sport Booster from Haskel is very practical for rebreather tanks genenrally and take less drive gas than the bigger ones.

Best Regards. Wael

**nigelh** · 19th January 2008, 08:33

Quote: (Originally Posted by PeteS)

You need to remember that the Haskel could probably break things if left to its own devices. Like gauges that go past the end stop. For some reason that gauge doesn't seem to be accurate anymore....

I was so used to shutting the tank valve when it got up to pressure so I could read off the supply cylinder contents and chalk it on that one day I did it on the Haskel.

BOING!

New gauge ordered.
Thankfully pumping helium at the time as my AG75 maxes out at 775bar.

I thumped it back to zero but it's not very linear tested against the new one...

mdsourou · 19th January 2008, 11:37

Hi Guys
Thats the cheapest air driven ever made for its size i think with the cheapest spare parts

Have a look and tell me your opinion about my "baby"

This piece is all hand made and before you ask me yes its working properly

Pumps up to 280bars and empty the 50ltr O2 cylinder down to 8bars!!!

zzzzzzzz · 19th January 2008, 11:44

Quote: (Originally Posted by mdsourou)

Hi Guys
Thats the cheapest air driven ever made for its size i think with the cheapest spare parts

Have a look and tell me your opinion about my "baby"

This piece is all hand made and before you ask me yes its working properly

Pumps up to 280bars and empty the 50ltr O2 cylinder down to 8bars!!!

mdsourou,

Nice piece of gear! Note that an AGT 15/30 will scavenge to 3 bar, not that this is a big difference. How well does your beast travel? ;-)

BTW, cool looking dishwasher to the right of the booster! ;-)

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colinicky Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: uk Posts: 669	Re: Haskel v baby booster Quote: (Originally Posted by Beanie) apart from more drive gas usage, faster pumping, higher pressure, weight? Yes but is the Haskell a much better/more reliable pump ? __________________ Colin I trust my rebreather completely , I just don't trust the user onwards & downwards
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*Beanie* Close to that red button Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,207	Re: Haskel v baby booster probably given that there a higher volume pump. and I've not heard of any haskle problems but have heard of baby booster problems. Not used my Sport Haskle that much yet but will be doing a direct comparison with my Baby Booster. __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk www.divelife.co.uk
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PeteS Consent Issued! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 515	Re: Haskel v baby booster Baby Booster is good if travelling. That's it really. Haskel is good if you want to pump gas to the pressure you want..... And yes, the spares are expensive, but you never need them. The big issue with the Haskel is drive air consumption. But then it moves more gas, doing more work. You need to remember that the Haskel could probably break things if left to its own devices. Like gauges that go past the end stop. For some reason that gauge doesn't seem to be accurate anymore.... __________________ Pete S. http://www.steggle.co.nz Every silver lining has a cloud
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Brainx3 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Borås, Sweden Posts: 274	Re: Haskel v baby booster Hi, I agree that Haskel boosters have a bit more expensive spare parts, however I believe that they are decent boosters. The new Mini Sport Booster from Haskel is very practical for rebreather tanks genenrally and take less drive gas than the bigger ones. Best Regards. Wael __________________ The depth of life cannot be measured in Bars, nor can the sea of lies, that lies within. *I don't take crap for an answer...*
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nigelh New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brighton, Sussex, UK Posts: 825	Re: Haskel v baby booster Quote: (Originally Posted by PeteS) You need to remember that the Haskel could probably break things if left to its own devices. Like gauges that go past the end stop. For some reason that gauge doesn't seem to be accurate anymore.... I was so used to shutting the tank valve when it got up to pressure so I could read off the supply cylinder contents and chalk it on that one day I did it on the Haskel. BOING! New gauge ordered. Thankfully pumping helium at the time as my AG75 maxes out at 775bar. I thumped it back to zero but it's not very linear tested against the new one... __________________ nigelh
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