Aga mask use with rebreathers

PickmePickme · 25th February 2006, 01:53

Hi

I was in deep thought while sitting on the thrown this evening considering if I should go with an Aga mask in conjunction with my Inspiration rebreather loop. I know that some of you don't think highly of this configuration and some of you do, so for those of you that are in agreement of using a full face mask with your rebreather how have you kept your Aga mask or any other full face mask cleared during dives in colder water since there is no constant flow over the face shield.

Thank you

Pickme

Drmike · 25th February 2006, 09:05

Quote: (Originally Posted by PickmePickme)

Hi

I was in deep thought while sitting on the thrown this evening considering if I should go with an Aga mask in conjunction with my Inspiration rebreather loop. I know that some of you don't think highly of this configuration and some of you do, so for those of you that are in agreement of using a full face mask with your rebreather how have you kept your Aga mask or any other full face mask cleared during dives in colder water since there is no constant flow over the face shield.

Thank you

Pickme

Shampoo (any liquid soap) used as a defog.

Nick uk. · 25th February 2006, 10:15

Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike)

Shampoo (any liquid soap) used as a defog.

Does that work? I just psit on mine like any normal mask.
The soap.... you put it on and leave it, or rinse of any excess, put on wet or dry? Thanks, tommorow i'll give it a go.

rogeringebo · 25th February 2006, 10:27

Soap,toothpaste,shampoo.....dont spend your money ion antifog stuff

decoweenie · 25th February 2006, 10:28

Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike)

Shampoo (any liquid soap) used as a defog.

Specifically, Baby shampoo is even better since it doesn't irritate your eyes. Dilute it down since you don't need it 100% strength.

Drmike · 25th February 2006, 10:57

Quote: (Originally Posted by Nick uk.)

Does that work? I just psit on mine like any normal mask.
The soap.... you put it on and leave it, or rinse of any excess, put on wet or dry? Thanks, tommorow i'll give it a go.

What I do is use undiluted liquid soap (the thick stuff) I put a very small drop of it on the end of one finger and smear it evenly and thinly all over the dry mask visor. (it leaves it looking greasy) I often leave it on for a while whilst gearing up before gently swilling it over with water just before the dive.

Works well for me. I think my spit is defective.

Nick uk. · 25th February 2006, 11:40

I'll give it a go!

ROB DAVIE · 26th February 2006, 04:30

Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike)

I think my spit is defective.

divetheworld · 26th February 2006, 09:46

Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike)

What I do is use undiluted liquid soap (the thick stuff) I put a very small drop of it on the end of one finger and smear it evenly and thinly all over the dry mask visor. (it leaves it looking greasy) I often leave it on for a while whilst gearing up before gently swilling it over with water just before the dive.

Works well for me. I think my spit is defective.

That, is exactly what I do with Johnsons "no more tears" shampoo. Works perfect for the entire dive, and maybe day. Never fogs.

25th February 2006, 01:53	#1 (permalink)
PickmePickme New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Dolphin Ray Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Ray Home Build Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario. Canada Posts: 10	Aga mask use with rebreathers Hi I was in deep thought while sitting on the thrown this evening considering if I should go with an Aga mask in conjunction with my Inspiration rebreather loop. I know that some of you don't think highly of this configuration and some of you do, so for those of you that are in agreement of using a full face mask with your rebreather how have you kept your Aga mask or any other full face mask cleared during dives in colder water since there is no constant flow over the face shield. Thank you Pickme
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25th February 2006, 09:05	#2 (permalink)
Drmike Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,323	Re: Aga mask use with rebreathers Quote: (Originally Posted by PickmePickme) Hi I was in deep thought while sitting on the thrown this evening considering if I should go with an Aga mask in conjunction with my Inspiration rebreather loop. I know that some of you don't think highly of this configuration and some of you do, so for those of you that are in agreement of using a full face mask with your rebreather how have you kept your Aga mask or any other full face mask cleared during dives in colder water since there is no constant flow over the face shield. Thank you Pickme Shampoo (any liquid soap) used as a defog. __________________ Cave diving is a sport Wreck diving is a sport Diving in general is a sport 'Rebreather diving' is not a sport its the delusional obsession with a highly dangerous and often inappropriate piece of equipment
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25th February 2006, 10:15	#3 (permalink)
Nick uk. Made in England. Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Azimuth Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Viale C.Colombo 75 Marina di Carrara. MS 54036 Italy Posts: 575	Re: Aga mask use with rebreathers Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike) Shampoo (any liquid soap) used as a defog. Does that work? I just psit on mine like any normal mask. The soap.... you put it on and leave it, or rinse of any excess, put on wet or dry? Thanks, tommorow i'll give it a go. __________________ If it aint broke....don't fix it, and if it is.............well......get another one! divechief2000@hotmail.com
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25th February 2006, 10:27	#4 (permalink)
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decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: Aga mask use with rebreathers Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike) Shampoo (any liquid soap) used as a defog. Specifically, Baby shampoo is even better since it doesn't irritate your eyes. Dilute it down since you don't need it 100% strength. __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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25th February 2006, 10:57	#6 (permalink)
Drmike Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,323	Re: Aga mask use with rebreathers Quote: (Originally Posted by Nick uk.) Does that work? I just psit on mine like any normal mask. The soap.... you put it on and leave it, or rinse of any excess, put on wet or dry? Thanks, tommorow i'll give it a go. What I do is use undiluted liquid soap (the thick stuff) I put a very small drop of it on the end of one finger and smear it evenly and thinly all over the dry mask visor. (it leaves it looking greasy) I often leave it on for a while whilst gearing up before gently swilling it over with water just before the dive. Works well for me. I think my spit is defective. __________________ Cave diving is a sport Wreck diving is a sport Diving in general is a sport 'Rebreather diving' is not a sport its the delusional obsession with a highly dangerous and often inappropriate piece of equipment
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25th February 2006, 11:40	#7 (permalink)
Nick uk. Made in England. Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Azimuth Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Viale C.Colombo 75 Marina di Carrara. MS 54036 Italy Posts: 575	Re: Aga mask use with rebreathers I'll give it a go! __________________ If it aint broke....don't fix it, and if it is.............well......get another one! divechief2000@hotmail.com
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26th February 2006, 04:30	#8 (permalink)
ROB DAVIE Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HOUSTON, REPUBLIC OF TEJAS Posts: 1,120	Re: Aga mask use with rebreathers Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike) I think my spit is defective.
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26th February 2006, 09:46	#9 (permalink)
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