DSV Converter for an AGA

Bubble Boy · 28th March 2010, 11:23

Hi Gang,

Does anybody know where I can get a generic converter for an AGA FFM. That is to say a blanking plate into which I can mount a mouthpiece and fits where the Interspiro reg fits
Would like to be able to use buy a Drager and a PRISM with the AGA.

And yes I know I have to close out the oral nasal flappers to prevent CO2 accumulation.

**firemandiver** · 28th March 2010, 16:15

If you can't find one ready made, Martin at tecme could probably whip you one up.

FD

**kwinter** · 28th March 2010, 22:18

I don't think what you are looking for exists. The gas flow in the AGA mask is different. Maybe Martin could come up with something, but I don't think just sticking in a mouthpiece will get you what you want.

As far as I know Divematics makes the only BOV that can be mounted on an AGA mask. You could probably get it made with threaded ends so you could easily move it between rebreathers.

Ken

Bubble Boy · 29th March 2010, 02:39

Quote: (Originally Posted by firemandiver)

If you can't find one ready made, Martin at tecme could probably whip you one up.

FD

Yes I hear you. Given we have a milling machine and Lathe at the factory, I will possibly make one myself rather than bother Martin, I have the mask and the mouthpiece is a standard size so shouldn't be too hard. I was hoping to avoid drawing the thing up and if I can buy one cheaply then I will.

Bubble Boy · 29th March 2010, 02:45

Quote: (Originally Posted by kwinter)

I don't think what you are looking for exists. The gas flow in the AGA mask is different. Maybe Martin could come up with something, but I don't think just sticking in a mouthpiece will get you what you want.

As far as I know Divematics makes the only BOV that can be mounted on an AGA mask. You could probably get it made with threaded ends so you could easily move it between rebreathers.

Ken

I am looking for a plug instead of a BOV. The AGA has an adapter where the Comms plug and Interspiro regulator insert. This is the same point at which the BOV connects. I was hoping to buy just the plate and attach it to my loop DSV. This way the loop would stay with the mask. I want it more for diving the Dolphin inshore and will possibly look at a JJ BOV for the PRISM

Not sure what you mean about the AGA gas flow being different though?

From my understanding the Rebreather version of the DIvator differs only in that it doesn't use an interspiro reg and has a solid Oral / Nasal pocket, as opposed to the OC version which has flapper valves to allow for circulation of gas around the mask lens.

Bubble Boy · 29th March 2010, 02:46

Thanks for the prompt replies though guys

caveseeker7 · 3rd April 2010, 21:37

Quote: (Originally Posted by Bubble Boy)

I
From my understanding the Rebreather version of the DIvator differs only in that it doesn't use an interspiro reg and has a solid Oral / Nasal pocket, as opposed to the OC version which has flapper valves to allow for circulation of gas around the mask lens.

Ideally there is a bite piece inside the mask to reduce the dead space.
The gas shouldn't flow across the lens as the warm, moist gas has the
opposite effect of the cold OC gas, it will fog the lens.

Try Tracy at Divematics, he may well have the needed parts in stock.

seakrakken · 4th April 2010, 06:27

I have a Biomarine mask that started on a Biopak-240.
It has a strange attachment which has inlet and outlet threaded hose connections. It should serve quite handedly if you could lathe adapters for the hose connections to your hoses for your Dolphin. I'll post a pic if you are interested. BTW I already bought and installed a flat faceplate for diving.

Bubble Boy · 4th April 2010, 06:55

Quote: (Originally Posted by seakrakken)

I have a Biomarine mask that started on a Biopak-240.
It has a strange attachment which has inlet and outlet threaded hose connections. It should serve quite handedly if you could lathe adapters for the hose connections to your hoses for your Dolphin. I'll post a pic if you are interested. BTW I already bought and installed a flat faceplate for diving.

No I'm good.
I have a Biopak 240 and it came with the FFM, so have already played with this option.
By the tim I've done the conversion it will be easier to machine one up from solid. Thnks for the reply
regards
Simon

Submis · 19th April 2010, 21:47

jj has an aga ffm adapter for his bov, maybe this vould fit your bov as well?

28th March 2010, 11:23	#1 (permalink)
Bubble Boy RBW Member PRISM TOPAZ RAY, DOLPHIN, BIOMARINE RAPTOR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Newcastle Australia Posts: 252	DSV Converter for an AGA Hi Gang, Does anybody know where I can get a generic converter for an AGA FFM. That is to say a blanking plate into which I can mount a mouthpiece and fits where the Interspiro reg fits Would like to be able to use buy a Drager and a PRISM with the AGA. And yes I know I have to close out the oral nasal flappers to prevent CO2 accumulation. Last edited by Bubble Boy; 28th March 2010 at 11:26..
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28th March 2010, 16:15	#2 (permalink)
firemandiver Mark Hilley Homebuild Dolphin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gulfport, ms Posts: 725	Re: DSV Converter for an AGA If you can't find one ready made, Martin at tecme could probably whip you one up. FD __________________ "There Is No Try........Do...... or Do Not" Yoda
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28th March 2010, 22:18	#3 (permalink)
kwinter Down to no good Optima GEM Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NJ - USA Posts: 1,294	Re: DSV Converter for an AGA I don't think what you are looking for exists. The gas flow in the AGA mask is different. Maybe Martin could come up with something, but I don't think just sticking in a mouthpiece will get you what you want. As far as I know Divematics makes the only BOV that can be mounted on an AGA mask. You could probably get it made with threaded ends so you could easily move it between rebreathers. Ken
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29th March 2010, 02:39	#4 (permalink)
Bubble Boy RBW Member PRISM TOPAZ RAY, DOLPHIN, BIOMARINE RAPTOR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Newcastle Australia Posts: 252	Re: DSV Converter for an AGA Quote: (Originally Posted by firemandiver) If you can't find one ready made, Martin at tecme could probably whip you one up. FD Yes I hear you. Given we have a milling machine and Lathe at the factory, I will possibly make one myself rather than bother Martin, I have the mask and the mouthpiece is a standard size so shouldn't be too hard. I was hoping to avoid drawing the thing up and if I can buy one cheaply then I will.
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29th March 2010, 02:45	#5 (permalink)
Bubble Boy RBW Member PRISM TOPAZ RAY, DOLPHIN, BIOMARINE RAPTOR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Newcastle Australia Posts: 252	Re: DSV Converter for an AGA Quote: (Originally Posted by kwinter) I don't think what you are looking for exists. The gas flow in the AGA mask is different. Maybe Martin could come up with something, but I don't think just sticking in a mouthpiece will get you what you want. As far as I know Divematics makes the only BOV that can be mounted on an AGA mask. You could probably get it made with threaded ends so you could easily move it between rebreathers. Ken I am looking for a plug instead of a BOV. The AGA has an adapter where the Comms plug and Interspiro regulator insert. This is the same point at which the BOV connects. I was hoping to buy just the plate and attach it to my loop DSV. This way the loop would stay with the mask. I want it more for diving the Dolphin inshore and will possibly look at a JJ BOV for the PRISM Not sure what you mean about the AGA gas flow being different though? From my understanding the Rebreather version of the DIvator differs only in that it doesn't use an interspiro reg and has a solid Oral / Nasal pocket, as opposed to the OC version which has flapper valves to allow for circulation of gas around the mask lens.
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29th March 2010, 02:46	#6 (permalink)
Bubble Boy RBW Member PRISM TOPAZ RAY, DOLPHIN, BIOMARINE RAPTOR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Newcastle Australia Posts: 252	Re: DSV Converter for an AGA Thanks for the prompt replies though guys
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3rd April 2010, 21:37	#7 (permalink)
caveseeker7 Who loves ya, baby PRISM Topaz & Sport KISS (still owned) MK15 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,676	Re: DSV Converter for an AGA Quote: (Originally Posted by Bubble Boy) I From my understanding the Rebreather version of the DIvator differs only in that it doesn't use an interspiro reg and has a solid Oral / Nasal pocket, as opposed to the OC version which has flapper valves to allow for circulation of gas around the mask lens. Ideally there is a bite piece inside the mask to reduce the dead space. The gas shouldn't flow across the lens as the warm, moist gas has the opposite effect of the cold OC gas, it will fog the lens. Try Tracy at Divematics, he may well have the needed parts in stock.
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4th April 2010, 06:27	#8 (permalink)
seakrakken Bob Downey Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: USA Posts: 182	Re: DSV Converter for an AGA I have a Biomarine mask that started on a Biopak-240. It has a strange attachment which has inlet and outlet threaded hose connections. It should serve quite handedly if you could lathe adapters for the hose connections to your hoses for your Dolphin. I'll post a pic if you are interested. BTW I already bought and installed a flat faceplate for diving.
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4th April 2010, 06:55	#9 (permalink)
Bubble Boy RBW Member PRISM TOPAZ RAY, DOLPHIN, BIOMARINE RAPTOR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Newcastle Australia Posts: 252	Re: DSV Converter for an AGA Quote: (Originally Posted by seakrakken) I have a Biomarine mask that started on a Biopak-240. It has a strange attachment which has inlet and outlet threaded hose connections. It should serve quite handedly if you could lathe adapters for the hose connections to your hoses for your Dolphin. I'll post a pic if you are interested. BTW I already bought and installed a flat faceplate for diving. No I'm good. I have a Biopak 240 and it came with the FFM, so have already played with this option. By the tim I've done the conversion it will be easier to machine one up from solid. Thnks for the reply regards Simon
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19th April 2010, 21:47	#10 (permalink)
Submis RBW Member Poseidon MKVI, Ray Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Denmark Posts: 359	Re: DSV Converter for an AGA jj has an aga ffm adapter for his bov, maybe this vould fit your bov as well?
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