mini sport booster - can it be driven with higher than 10bar?

Outlaw · 6th March 2008, 16:45

hello forum,

am after a low pressure compressor. i have read a lot of comments from fellow users on other threads, but was wondering and still a bit confused.

can the haskel mini sport booster be driven with higher than 10 bar? if so how high? has anyone tried it?

thanks

Spyros

Brainx3 · 6th March 2008, 17:02

Hi Spyros,

I have just ordered a 10 bars compressor today from here in Sweden. I'm also in the same place as you, but I decided driving the booster from a LP compressor is much better than from a tank which needs to be refilled just for the purpose. How are you driving the gas currently?

Best Regards. Wael

Outlaw · 6th March 2008, 18:50

Hey Wael,

i was using an s80 and then i bought a 34 liter tank, and filled that with air just to drive the haskel, but it used a lot of air, especially if trying to pump bail out tanks. its a pain to run to the shops to do that.

my aim is to buy a lp comp to run the haskel, keep the 34liter with air, just to do my mixes, and bail outs will be full. i mean how often do bail outs get empied, provided dives go ok?

but, my concern is if the comp can keep up with the booster, if it gives out 10 bar. that means that it will be working all the time to be able to pump into its bank. maybe one giving out 13 might be better, set the regulator to 10, and the comp would start at 11.

dont know. when are you expecting yours? are you planning to use filters? if yes, which and from where?

still expecting someone to answer the question though.

good luck mate.

Spyros

***Beanie*** · 6th March 2008, 18:54

I wouldn't like to do it long term but both my baby booster and sport have been over 10 bar probably to 11/12 I boost the pressure of my apeks reg by pressing the plunger though the diaphragm.

this is probably not good in any way

Outlaw · 6th March 2008, 18:58

thanks,

but what will the effects be ? any idea?

colinicky · 6th March 2008, 19:06

Quote: (Originally Posted by Brainx3)

Hi Spyros,

I have just ordered a 10 bars compressor today from here in Sweden.

Best Regards. Wael

Interested to know what compressor you have ordered ? Make/model etc

Brainx3 · 6th March 2008, 19:20

Hi guys,

Spyros, I know what you mean and that's the main reason why I decided to get a compressor to drive gas and I have actually found the compressor even cheaper than buying a tank (As I bought it for 110 Euros, while 20 liters tank costs about 330 euros). I don't know what exactly would be effected if someone would higher up the drive gas pressure as it didn't say anywhere on the spec. It just says that minimum should be 7 bars. Did you have any problems with the original pressure guage that came with the booster?

colinicky, I have ordered a MEEC oil-free 10 bars compressor with 16 liters tank. I'm uploading the picture of it here.

Best Regards. Wael

Outlaw · 6th March 2008, 19:50

Wael,

no problems (Thank God) yet!

am visiting the local deWalt dealer tomorrow. hope i'll get something nice.

Spyros

Brainx3 · 6th March 2008, 20:07

Hi,

Well, I thought of getting the Dewalt but the problem is that I couldn't find a dealer anywhere in this region and the second problem is with the electricity voltage as if I got it from the US then it would be 110V and I would need a strong power converter to convert it to 220V as this is what we have in Sweden. Let me know what you will find from your end, Spyrus. Is the current voltage 220v or 110v in Cyprus?

Best Regards. Wael

Outlaw · 6th March 2008, 20:25

Wael,

thanks for bringing that up. we have 220 over too. i have a power converter for working my ultrasonic cleaner. i'll have to ask specifically the dealer to that.

am thinking now. why should there be a dealer in Cyprus if everybody uses 220v and its products are 120? hmm, i'll let you know .curious now.

Spyros

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Brainx3 Totally Submerged Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: International Waters Posts: 296	Re: mini sport booster - can it be driven with higher than 10bar? Hi Spyros, I have just ordered a 10 bars compressor today from here in Sweden. I'm also in the same place as you, but I decided driving the booster from a LP compressor is much better than from a tank which needs to be refilled just for the purpose. How are you driving the gas currently? Best Regards. Wael __________________ The depth of life cannot be measured in Bars, nor can the sea of lies, that lies within. Sooner or later I'll be cracking your market and end your game. *I don't take crap for an answer...*
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Outlaw In search of Law breaking Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cyprus, Nicosia Posts: 640	Re: mini sport booster - can it be driven with higher than 10bar? Hey Wael, i was using an s80 and then i bought a 34 liter tank, and filled that with air just to drive the haskel, but it used a lot of air, especially if trying to pump bail out tanks. its a pain to run to the shops to do that. my aim is to buy a lp comp to run the haskel, keep the 34liter with air, just to do my mixes, and bail outs will be full. i mean how often do bail outs get empied, provided dives go ok? but, my concern is if the comp can keep up with the booster, if it gives out 10 bar. that means that it will be working all the time to be able to pump into its bank. maybe one giving out 13 might be better, set the regulator to 10, and the comp would start at 11. dont know. when are you expecting yours? are you planning to use filters? if yes, which and from where? still expecting someone to answer the question though. good luck mate. Spyros __________________ CMAS - IANTD - TDI Kamikazi Instrustor Trainer DIRRebreather Team Member ---------------------------- "Once an Outlaw, always an Outlaw"
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*Beanie* give a man an inch....... Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,247	Re: mini sport booster - can it be driven with higher than 10bar? I wouldn't like to do it long term but both my baby booster and sport have been over 10 bar probably to 11/12 I boost the pressure of my apeks reg by pressing the plunger though the diaphragm. this is probably not good in any way __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk 0871 242 7808
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6th March 2008, 19:06	#6 (permalink)
colinicky Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: uk Posts: 676	Re: mini sport booster - can it be driven with higher than 10bar? Quote: (Originally Posted by Brainx3) Hi Spyros, I have just ordered a 10 bars compressor today from here in Sweden. Best Regards. Wael Interested to know what compressor you have ordered ? Make/model etc __________________ Colin I trust my rebreather completely , I just don't trust the user onwards & downwards
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Outlaw In search of Law breaking Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cyprus, Nicosia Posts: 640	Re: mini sport booster - can it be driven with higher than 10bar? Wael, no problems (Thank God) yet! am visiting the local deWalt dealer tomorrow. hope i'll get something nice. Spyros __________________ CMAS - IANTD - TDI Kamikazi Instrustor Trainer DIRRebreather Team Member ---------------------------- "Once an Outlaw, always an Outlaw"
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6th March 2008, 20:07	#9 (permalink)
Brainx3 Totally Submerged Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: International Waters Posts: 296	Re: mini sport booster - can it be driven with higher than 10bar? Hi, Well, I thought of getting the Dewalt but the problem is that I couldn't find a dealer anywhere in this region and the second problem is with the electricity voltage as if I got it from the US then it would be 110V and I would need a strong power converter to convert it to 220V as this is what we have in Sweden. Let me know what you will find from your end, Spyrus. Is the current voltage 220v or 110v in Cyprus? Best Regards. Wael __________________ The depth of life cannot be measured in Bars, nor can the sea of lies, that lies within. Sooner or later I'll be cracking your market and end your game. *I don't take crap for an answer...*
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6th March 2008, 20:25	#10 (permalink)
Outlaw In search of Law breaking Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cyprus, Nicosia Posts: 640	Re: mini sport booster - can it be driven with higher than 10bar? Wael, thanks for bringing that up. we have 220 over too. i have a power converter for working my ultrasonic cleaner. i'll have to ask specifically the dealer to that. am thinking now. why should there be a dealer in Cyprus if everybody uses 220v and its products are 120? hmm, i'll let you know .curious now. Spyros __________________ CMAS - IANTD - TDI Kamikazi Instrustor Trainer DIRRebreather Team Member ---------------------------- "Once an Outlaw, always an Outlaw"
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