Jetsam Filter 7 micon Backward???

dnscarboro · 24th March 2008, 23:08

I have been pumping O2 and seem to be using a lot of air to drive the pump.
While building a Rebreather Trailer I have discovered the 7 micon filter has been installed backwards Arrow in the wrong direction... Does it make that much difference? I look at it , they placed that arrow on it for a reason.
Just wondering if anyone has come across this before? If this backward will it cause me to use more drive air?

4ster · 24th March 2008, 23:40

Mine is that way too. I called Jetsam about it and they said it was installed correctly.

**rigdiver** · 25th March 2008, 18:43

Sounds like a good question for swagelok.

dnscarboro · 26th March 2008, 00:50

Go Idea I have swagolck dealer in Town (Atlanta, GA) I'll just ask that question..I'll let you know what they say...It may just be me but it seem to be pumping easier.

dnscarboro · 29th March 2008, 00:01

It has taken all week to find out but here goes:
The local office states the filter is installed wrong!
However they state the factory (jetsam) may have worked with a product engineer to install it this way.
Question:

????? Is it wrong or not????
No one will say other than- the product is designed to be installed with arrow in correct flow.

Question: Will it hurt it : answer we do not know!
IT is not designed to be installed that way.

Will we get back to you!!!

Right! When????

I have changed mine around and I think it works better!

But who knows== I am just a diver!!!!

DNS

24th March 2008, 23:08	#1 (permalink)
dnscarboro New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 29	Jetsam Filter 7 micon Backward??? I have been pumping O2 and seem to be using a lot of air to drive the pump. While building a Rebreather Trailer I have discovered the 7 micon filter has been installed backwards Arrow in the wrong direction... Does it make that much difference? I look at it , they placed that arrow on it for a reason. Just wondering if anyone has come across this before? If this backward will it cause me to use more drive air?
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24th March 2008, 23:40	#2 (permalink)
4ster Addicted to Oxygen Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 259	Re: Jetsam Filter 7 micon Backward??? Mine is that way too. I called Jetsam about it and they said it was installed correctly. __________________ Steve "My problem is that I have trouble reconciling my gross habits with my net income." Errol Flynn
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25th March 2008, 18:43	#3 (permalink)
rigdiver LEARNING CONTINUALLY Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TEXAS Posts: 406	Re: Jetsam Filter 7 micon Backward??? Sounds like a good question for swagelok.
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26th March 2008, 00:50	#4 (permalink)
dnscarboro New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 29	Re: Jetsam Filter 7 micon Backward??? Go Idea I have swagolck dealer in Town (Atlanta, GA) I'll just ask that question..I'll let you know what they say...It may just be me but it seem to be pumping easier.
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29th March 2008, 00:01	#5 (permalink)
dnscarboro New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 29	Re: Jetsam Filter 7 micon Backward??? It has taken all week to find out but here goes: The local office states the filter is installed wrong! However they state the factory (jetsam) may have worked with a product engineer to install it this way. Question: ????? Is it wrong or not???? No one will say other than- the product is designed to be installed with arrow in correct flow. Question: Will it hurt it : answer we do not know! IT is not designed to be installed that way. Will we get back to you!!! Right! When???? I have changed mine around and I think it works better! But who knows== I am just a diver!!!! DNS Last edited by dnscarboro : 29th March 2008 at 00:04. Reason: spelling
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