Wich booster should I get?

rogeringebo · 26th February 2006, 07:38

Hi guys!
Im planning to get a booster in the future,it should do helium,be small,light and still do a good job...will take it on boats and travel with it...
Is Jetsams Babybooster the one or Hydraulics International’s Rebreather Booster? Maybe I should look for something else?
What would you recomend
Best Rodge

Hoy · 26th February 2006, 08:03

I have the Jetsam Baby Buster that works great.

I have had and used it for 3 years now no problems it dose the job, packs down small.

I have added a filter on the inlet side this saves taking the buster apart to remove dirt from the valves. (no big task it take 2 min to clean, and can be done in the field.)

Peter

MAD · 27th February 2006, 09:22

I went through the same set of questions...

About a year ago I opted for the HI Booster.

The reality it is a much more substancial piece of kit... stainless HP cylinder and ball instead of reed valves.

I've used a Jetsam previously and although it's apiece of kit that works, I've had problems with the reed valves. The ball valves are much more robust.

Mine is carried in a small case 17 x 11 inches, including all valves, adaptors (to fill anything to anything) and a Posidon first stage set to 11/12 Bar... (Prefer Posidon due to the high flow rate at a fairly high IP) I can happily boost to 240 bar.

It's built very much along the lines of a small single acting Haskel... and even and AG30 is a bit heavy to be moving around too much.

I'd recommend the HI over the Jetsam every time.

Cheers,

Mark

steevke · 27th February 2006, 09:35

I ordered an MPS booster through Divertec. It hasn't arrived yet so can't comment on it - should be here when I come back from the UAE.

Price was OK - if you're in the EU you get to pay import duties, VAT and expensive transport on imported dive goods and this can be "substantial".

Steven

MAD · 27th February 2006, 10:58

Quote: (Originally Posted by steevke)

I ordered an MPS booster through Divertec. It hasn't arrived yet so can't comment on it - should be here when I come back from the UAE.

Steven

Actually, have to say I've seen the Divertec booster and had it been around a year ago it would have been VERY high on the list to be checked out.

Actually as a package (including whips etc) in the UK it probably works out materially cheeper than the H.I. imported from the States.

Give Barrie Law at Divertec a call and he'll give you some honest views.

Cheers,

Mark

nskdrs · 27th February 2006, 11:14

sorry for beeing slightly OT:

Peter,
which filter exactly do you have in use with your JS-booster ?

THX

26th February 2006, 07:38	#1 (permalink)
rogeringebo Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Pelagian Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Pelagian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 700	Wich booster should I get? Hi guys! Im planning to get a booster in the future,it should do helium,be small,light and still do a good job...will take it on boats and travel with it... Is Jetsams Babybooster the one or Hydraulics International’s Rebreather Booster? Maybe I should look for something else? What would you recomend Best Rodge
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26th February 2006, 08:03	#2 (permalink)
Hoy New Member Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 35	Re: Wich booster should I get? I have the Jetsam Baby Buster that works great. I have had and used it for 3 years now no problems it dose the job, packs down small. I have added a filter on the inlet side this saves taking the buster apart to remove dirt from the valves. (no big task it take 2 min to clean, and can be done in the field.) Peter
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27th February 2006, 09:22	#3 (permalink)
MAD Rebreather World Writer Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 71	Re: Wich booster should I get? I went through the same set of questions... About a year ago I opted for the HI Booster. The reality it is a much more substancial piece of kit... stainless HP cylinder and ball instead of reed valves. I've used a Jetsam previously and although it's apiece of kit that works, I've had problems with the reed valves. The ball valves are much more robust. Mine is carried in a small case 17 x 11 inches, including all valves, adaptors (to fill anything to anything) and a Posidon first stage set to 11/12 Bar... (Prefer Posidon due to the high flow rate at a fairly high IP) I can happily boost to 240 bar. It's built very much along the lines of a small single acting Haskel... and even and AG30 is a bit heavy to be moving around too much. I'd recommend the HI over the Jetsam every time. Cheers, Mark __________________ 1007 dives and finally I'm a novice... www.divejunkie.com
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27th February 2006, 09:35	#4 (permalink)
steevke Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 311	Re: Wich booster should I get? I ordered an MPS booster through Divertec. It hasn't arrived yet so can't comment on it - should be here when I come back from the UAE. Price was OK - if you're in the EU you get to pay import duties, VAT and expensive transport on imported dive goods and this can be "substantial". Steven
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27th February 2006, 10:58	#5 (permalink)
MAD Rebreather World Writer Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 71	Re: Wich booster should I get? Quote: (Originally Posted by steevke) I ordered an MPS booster through Divertec. It hasn't arrived yet so can't comment on it - should be here when I come back from the UAE. Steven Actually, have to say I've seen the Divertec booster and had it been around a year ago it would have been VERY high on the list to be checked out. Actually as a package (including whips etc) in the UK it probably works out materially cheeper than the H.I. imported from the States. Give Barrie Law at Divertec a call and he'll give you some honest views. Cheers, Mark __________________ 1007 dives and finally I'm a novice... www.divejunkie.com
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27th February 2006, 11:14	#6 (permalink)
nskdrs New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Not Bought Yet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: germany Posts: 96	Re: Wich booster should I get? sorry for beeing slightly OT: Peter, which filter exactly do you have in use with your JS-booster ? THX
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