Booster Pump

Paz · 15th March 2006, 22:27

I know there have been a number of threads on this subject, but some friends and I are looking to buy one. Has anyone had experience of this one?

http://www.therebreathersite.nl/boosters.htm

Nicholas von Rosen · 16th March 2006, 05:38

I'm also interested...

Tryed to email Chris twice, - but no reply so far...

Nick

John Speers · 16th March 2006, 08:42

Try UKSteve, he has a booster pump from UnderPressure Diving and is very pleased with the results.

So much so, I'm getting one myself before the season kicks off properly.

I believe the link is: www.underpressurediving.co.uk and the guy's name is Mark.

divetheworld · 16th March 2006, 09:49

Quote: (Originally Posted by John Speers)

Try UKSteve, he has a booster pump from UnderPressure Diving and is very pleased with the results.

So much so, I'm getting one myself before the season kicks off properly.

I believe the link is: www.underpressurediving.co.uk and the guy's name is Mark.

John Routley has one of those, he is Narkedat90 on this board.
I suggest asking him about his.

**RichClark** · 16th March 2006, 10:20

Now that I have my CK, I'm thinking about booster pumps too.

The Underpressure Diving one is interesting based on pricing alone. I fear you get what you pay for though! I know one user who tells me that it require A LOT of drive gas to get a decent fill with it. And also spent a fair amount in the extra parts required to make it work.

For me, the front runners are the MPS Gas Booster from Barrie Law. I saw one at the Birmingham dive show and they look like great pieces of kit ~ 2000 euro all in including whips etc... and the Jetsam baby booster. I just spent a week using Phi's and cant really see a reason not to buy one (especially as I'll be in Vancouver over Christmas

)

I'm interested to hear everyones experience, particularly from those that have used multiple boosters.

Cheers

Rich

James · 16th March 2006, 10:57

A lot of people who bought the kiss bosster are selling theirs to get the mini booster from Mark. I've had no issuses with mine.

James.

**RichClark** · 16th March 2006, 11:25

Hi James,

If you know anyone selling their baby booster, please pass my details on to them.

Many Thanks

Rich

MAD · 16th March 2006, 11:37

I've used a Kiss Baby booster fairly extensively and it does what it says... I have had problems with the reed valaves however and the unit has required stripping and rebuilding a number of times.

I've had Hydraulics International Booster (From Tech Blue) for around 10 months now and am exceptionally happy with it.

It's more robust than the Baby and uses ball valves instead of reed valves...

If I was in the market again, it would be a very close call between the Hydraulic International and Barrie Law's unit which appears to be a very similar build quality.

Cheers,

Mark

**rdriver** · 16th March 2006, 12:03

I currently have a Hydrauics International booster too from Tech Blue and the build quality is first rate plus it has a lot of options on what you want to use to boost gas with i.e. high pressure, low pressure (shop air) or manually. it's a little louder than the kiss booster I previously owend but cheaper cost wise too. It gets a good work out around here because when I am not boosting rebreather cylinders with it I am boosting aviation breathing cylinders.... I do have to say that I am happy with it.
Rob

USSMEG · 16th March 2006, 12:53

Quote: (Originally Posted by MAD)

I've used a Kiss Baby booster fairly extensively and it does what it says... I have had problems with the reed valaves however and the unit has required stripping and rebuilding a number of times.

I've had Hydraulics International Booster (From Tech Blue) for around 10 months now and am exceptionally happy with it.

It's more robust than the Baby and uses ball valves instead of reed valves...

If I was in the market again, it would be a very close call between the Hydraulic International and Barrie Law's unit which appears to be a very similar build quality.

Cheers,

Mark

I tried the Kiss on a trip a couple of years ago and it was ok, I think owning a large Haskel I'm spoiled. And I also didn't understand why they would use Reed Valves either? If they made it with Ball Valves it may be a much better pump.
Later Paul

15th March 2006, 22:27	#1 (permalink)
Paz New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Preston Posts: 6	Booster Pump I know there have been a number of threads on this subject, but some friends and I are looking to buy one. Has anyone had experience of this one? http://www.therebreathersite.nl/boosters.htm
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16th March 2006, 05:38	#2 (permalink)
Nicholas von Rosen Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Helsingoer, Denmark Posts: 151	Re: Booster Pump I'm also interested... Tryed to email Chris twice, - but no reply so far... Nick __________________ NICK
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John Speers New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 19	Re: Booster Pump Try UKSteve, he has a booster pump from UnderPressure Diving and is very pleased with the results. So much so, I'm getting one myself before the season kicks off properly. I believe the link is: www.underpressurediving.co.uk and the guy's name is Mark.
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16th March 2006, 09:49	#4 (permalink)
divetheworld Dive porn pimp Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Classic Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leeds, England Posts: 1,586	Re: Booster Pump Quote: (Originally Posted by John Speers) Try UKSteve, he has a booster pump from UnderPressure Diving and is very pleased with the results. So much so, I'm getting one myself before the season kicks off properly. I believe the link is: www.underpressurediving.co.uk and the guy's name is Mark. John Routley has one of those, he is Narkedat90 on this board. I suggest asking him about his. __________________ Attitude and self praise is no reccomendation. Dont try to be a great man, just be a man and let history be the judge of you. CHECK OUT OUR INTERWEBS FOR CUSTOM REBREATHER UPGRADES *WWW.NARKEDAT90.CO.UK* *http://www.grpservices.com/pursuit/* Supporting Shearwater Research Products in Europe
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16th March 2006, 10:20	#5 (permalink)
RichClark Classic KISS No. 226 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hove, UK Posts: 778	Re: Booster Pump Now that I have my CK, I'm thinking about booster pumps too. The Underpressure Diving one is interesting based on pricing alone. I fear you get what you pay for though! I know one user who tells me that it require A LOT of drive gas to get a decent fill with it. And also spent a fair amount in the extra parts required to make it work. For me, the front runners are the MPS Gas Booster from Barrie Law. I saw one at the Birmingham dive show and they look like great pieces of kit ~ 2000 euro all in including whips etc... and the Jetsam baby booster. I just spent a week using Phi's and cant really see a reason not to buy one (especially as I'll be in Vancouver over Christmas ) I'm interested to hear everyones experience, particularly from those that have used multiple boosters. Cheers Rich __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I want to go diving... just don't tell my wife I said that To taste something a little different, try http://www.thechillikitchen.co.uk
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16th March 2006, 10:57	#6 (permalink)
James New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK Posts: 59	Re: Booster Pump A lot of people who bought the kiss bosster are selling theirs to get the mini booster from Mark. I've had no issuses with mine. James.
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16th March 2006, 11:25	#7 (permalink)
RichClark Classic KISS No. 226 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hove, UK Posts: 778	Re: Booster Pump Hi James, If you know anyone selling their baby booster, please pass my details on to them. Many Thanks Rich __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I want to go diving... just don't tell my wife I said that To taste something a little different, try http://www.thechillikitchen.co.uk
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16th March 2006, 11:37	#8 (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: Booster Pump I've used a Kiss Baby booster fairly extensively and it does what it says... I have had problems with the reed valaves however and the unit has required stripping and rebuilding a number of times. I've had Hydraulics International Booster (From Tech Blue) for around 10 months now and am exceptionally happy with it. It's more robust than the Baby and uses ball valves instead of reed valves... If I was in the market again, it would be a very close call between the Hydraulic International and Barrie Law's unit which appears to be a very similar build quality. Cheers, Mark __________________ 1007 dives and finally I'm a novice... www.divejunkie.com
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16th March 2006, 12:03	#9 (permalink)
rdriver Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: May 2005 Location: Monroe, WI 53566 U.S. Posts: 147	Re: Booster Pump I currently have a Hydrauics International booster too from Tech Blue and the build quality is first rate plus it has a lot of options on what you want to use to boost gas with i.e. high pressure, low pressure (shop air) or manually. it's a little louder than the kiss booster I previously owend but cheaper cost wise too. It gets a good work out around here because when I am not boosting rebreather cylinders with it I am boosting aviation breathing cylinders.... I do have to say that I am happy with it. Rob
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16th March 2006, 12:53	#10 (permalink)
USSMEG USSMEG Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mass Posts: 293	Re: Booster Pump Quote: (Originally Posted by MAD) I've used a Kiss Baby booster fairly extensively and it does what it says... I have had problems with the reed valaves however and the unit has required stripping and rebuilding a number of times. I've had Hydraulics International Booster (From Tech Blue) for around 10 months now and am exceptionally happy with it. It's more robust than the Baby and uses ball valves instead of reed valves... If I was in the market again, it would be a very close call between the Hydraulic International and Barrie Law's unit which appears to be a very similar build quality. Cheers, Mark I tried the Kiss on a trip a couple of years ago and it was ok, I think owning a large Haskel I'm spoiled. And I also didn't understand why they would use Reed Valves either? If they made it with Ball Valves it may be a much better pump. Later Paul
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