rebreather VIn numbers

**kybrt** · 7th March 2008, 01:32

just saw the thread about the big heist in the uk. then saw the latest in this forum and an idea came to me.

why dont rebreathers have a VIN number?

in the US auto industry cars each receive a 17 digit alpha numeric that identifies the car and is used to track its ownership. it primary use is for anti theft.

perhaps we need them for Rebreather's??

**wedivebc** · 7th March 2008, 03:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by kybrt)

just saw the thread about the big heist in the uk. then saw the latest in this forum and an idea came to me.

why dont rebreathers have a VIN number?

in the US auto industry cars each receive a 17 digit alpha numeric that identifies the car and is used to track its ownership. it primary use is for anti theft.

perhaps we need them for Rebreather's??

Most that I know of do.
my Meg is 00000356 also the number of my favorite Porsche

Abbo · 7th March 2008, 07:22

Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc)

Most that I know of do.
my Meg is 00000356 also the number of my favorite Porsche

Absolutely. Unfortunately, however, that number is stamped on the INSIDE of the canister where it can't be seen easily, and the canister can be easily replaced by a thief because it is not the high value-added part of the system. What would be ideal is a security system like the VR3 has, embedded into the electronics. However, this thread does remind me to keep a record of the serial number for my Meg: the more people that do that the harder it would be for thieves to sell their loot.

bcdiverdennis · 7th March 2008, 17:43

Quote: (Originally Posted by kybrt)

just saw the thread about the big heist in the uk. then saw the latest in this forum and an idea came to me.

why dont rebreathers have a VIN number?

in the US auto industry cars each receive a 17 digit alpha numeric that identifies the car and is used to track its ownership. it primary use is for anti theft.

perhaps we need them for Rebreather's??

I know that the inspirtation / evolution both have serial numbers that are stamped on the lid and if you have the vision electronics, it's also embedded in the electronics.

cramerdn · 7th March 2008, 23:56

As far as megs go there was story posted here about a stollen unit that ICS refused to help in the dispute so what good is the SN then.

APD seams much more willing to be part of the solution. When I bought mine they contacted the registerd seller for me to confirm that I was buying the unit from him.

Of course my observations are based on a sample size of 2

I would rather that ebay recognise that there is a problem and put some controls in place. Somehow I don't think ebay autos has as much shinanigans going on.

**wedivebc** · 8th March 2008, 05:14

Quote: (Originally Posted by cramerdn)

As far as megs go there was story posted here about a stollen unit that ICS refused to help in the dispute so what good is the SN then.

As I recall that was more about disputed ownership than an outright robbery. stollen (sic) might be too strong a word

7th March 2008, 01:32	#1 (permalink)
kybrt too legit to quit Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Neuw Yawk Posts: 241	rebreather VIn numbers just saw the thread about the big heist in the uk. then saw the latest in this forum and an idea came to me. why dont rebreathers have a VIN number? in the US auto industry cars each receive a 17 digit alpha numeric that identifies the car and is used to track its ownership. it primary use is for anti theft. perhaps we need them for Rebreather's?? __________________ Marv Fidelis Ad Mortem www.diveboatkaren.com
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7th March 2008, 03:32	#2 (permalink)
wedivebc FIGJAM Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,339	Re: rebreather VIn numbers Quote: (Originally Posted by kybrt) just saw the thread about the big heist in the uk. then saw the latest in this forum and an idea came to me. why dont rebreathers have a VIN number? in the US auto industry cars each receive a 17 digit alpha numeric that identifies the car and is used to track its ownership. it primary use is for anti theft. perhaps we need them for Rebreather's?? Most that I know of do. my Meg is 00000356 also the number of my favorite Porsche __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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7th March 2008, 07:22	#3 (permalink)
Abbo Going down on Meg Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tokyo Posts: 379	Re: rebreather VIn numbers Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc) Most that I know of do. my Meg is 00000356 also the number of my favorite Porsche Absolutely. Unfortunately, however, that number is stamped on the INSIDE of the canister where it can't be seen easily, and the canister can be easily replaced by a thief because it is not the high value-added part of the system. What would be ideal is a security system like the VR3 has, embedded into the electronics. However, this thread does remind me to keep a record of the serial number for my Meg: the more people that do that the harder it would be for thieves to sell their loot.
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7th March 2008, 17:43	#4 (permalink)
bcdiverdennis New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 16	Re: rebreather VIn numbers Quote: (Originally Posted by kybrt) just saw the thread about the big heist in the uk. then saw the latest in this forum and an idea came to me. why dont rebreathers have a VIN number? in the US auto industry cars each receive a 17 digit alpha numeric that identifies the car and is used to track its ownership. it primary use is for anti theft. perhaps we need them for Rebreather's?? I know that the inspirtation / evolution both have serial numbers that are stamped on the lid and if you have the vision electronics, it's also embedded in the electronics.
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7th March 2008, 23:56	#5 (permalink)
cramerdn Living The Dream, Baby!! Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Townsville QLD Posts: 421	Re: rebreather VIn numbers As far as megs go there was story posted here about a stollen unit that ICS refused to help in the dispute so what good is the SN then. APD seams much more willing to be part of the solution. When I bought mine they contacted the registerd seller for me to confirm that I was buying the unit from him. Of course my observations are based on a sample size of 2 I would rather that ebay recognise that there is a problem and put some controls in place. Somehow I don't think ebay autos has as much shinanigans going on. __________________ "Its better to live one day as a tiger than an entire life as a worm." "But who's ever heard of a worm skin rug?"
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8th March 2008, 05:14	#6 (permalink)
wedivebc FIGJAM Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,339	Re: rebreather VIn numbers Quote: (Originally Posted by cramerdn) As far as megs go there was story posted here about a stollen unit that ICS refused to help in the dispute so what good is the SN then. As I recall that was more about disputed ownership than an outright robbery. stollen (sic) might be too strong a word __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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