Original KM EXO 26 FFM/dolphin--Newbie q's

HooKeTePoo · 17th March 2007, 18:59

I am looking at purchasing a EXO 26 original to use with my dolphin rebreather. my LDS has one used for 400 US.. It fits my face fair when cranked down, I am told that there is a smaller face seal available I would need to purchase this as well or just use some foam under the rim of the face seal to make it a bit more snugg. this version circulates inhalation gas over the lenses from the top of the mask... I would think this will reduce the co2 buildup. It has no mouthpiece.

Is this a good price for the model in used cond?
Has anyone converted this mask for a rebreather?
What are the downfalls of this mask?
if i want to can I fit a BOV or DSV later on?
anything I overlooked?

Thanks
Matt Howard

I found this online:
Kirby Morgan EXO Standard Full Face Mask on Rockwater

zepp · 18th March 2007, 07:33

I have an Exo26 which i have used o/c ans considered for c/c...BUT co2 retention is a problem on any ffm, just ask John Routley. I am sure the 2nd stage can be easily replaced with a BOV and the coms port be used for a totally independant o/c bailout reg. Incorporating the flow of inhaled gas over the faceplate may help with co2 problems but having a mouthpiece is always going to be the best option.

17th March 2007, 18:59	#1 (permalink)
HooKeTePoo New Member Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 19	Original KM EXO 26 FFM/dolphin--Newbie q's I am looking at purchasing a EXO 26 original to use with my dolphin rebreather. my LDS has one used for 400 US.. It fits my face fair when cranked down, I am told that there is a smaller face seal available I would need to purchase this as well or just use some foam under the rim of the face seal to make it a bit more snugg. this version circulates inhalation gas over the lenses from the top of the mask... I would think this will reduce the co2 buildup. It has no mouthpiece. Is this a good price for the model in used cond? Has anyone converted this mask for a rebreather? What are the downfalls of this mask? if i want to can I fit a BOV or DSV later on? anything I overlooked? Thanks Matt Howard I found this online: Kirby Morgan EXO Standard Full Face Mask on Rockwater
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18th March 2007, 07:33	#2 (permalink)
zepp "Dyson with Death" daddy Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: midlands Posts: 274	Re: Original KM EXO 26 FFM/dolphin--Newbie q's I have an Exo26 which i have used o/c ans considered for c/c...BUT co2 retention is a problem on any ffm, just ask John Routley. I am sure the 2nd stage can be easily replaced with a BOV and the coms port be used for a totally independant o/c bailout reg. Incorporating the flow of inhaled gas over the faceplate may help with co2 problems but having a mouthpiece is always going to be the best option. __________________ I'm not a bad person.....HONEST my homebuild photos http://www.rebreatherworld.com/photo...ery.php/cat/48 CLASSIC KISS #052
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