Meg suit inflation...

m_lakes · 15th May 2007, 18:45

Ladies and Gentlemen!

Although I'm not diving tmx with my meg yet I would like a bit of advice regards suit inflation. From OC days I've a Luxfer 1.5ltr alu cylinder. My question is anyone using this size cylinder attached to the backplate? I'll most likely carry all my bailout left side. Is the cylinder a bit big for mounting on the backplate?

Any help or advise much appreciated guys!

**PhilSiswick** · 15th May 2007, 19:10

Quote: (Originally Posted by m_lakes)

Ladies and Gentlemen!

Although I'm not diving tmx with my meg yet I would like a bit of advice regards suit inflation. From OC days I've a Luxfer 1.5ltr alu cylinder. My question is anyone using this size cylinder attached to the backplate? I'll most likely carry all my bailout left side. Is the cylinder a bit big for mounting on the backplate?

Any help or advise much appreciated guys!

Hi,

I do just that on my Inspiration (which is mounted in a Travelframe). I only used it a couple of times on OC, but find it more comfortable on CC, as there is less pushing it against my back. I guess it all depends how tall you are and how broad your back is. I'm 18st and 6' 4" for reference. If you did it comfortably on OC, I can't see why it wouldn't be comfortable on CC, though there may be some difference between the Meg and Inspiration (though I can't imagine what).

There are few threads on mounting inflation cylinders on Rebreather World - with some neat ideas.

Cheers,

m_lakes · 15th May 2007, 19:47

Hi Phil,

I've misled you a little... When diving OC I used to mount the suit inflation on my twinset not the backplate. I'm not the biggest fella (5 11, 14st) so I might need to use a smaller cylinder. Either way I'll try it in the next week or two and see..

lof · 15th May 2007, 21:26

On my Meg I used to use 13cuft (1.5L) attached to the Dil bottle
Golem Gear, Inc. - Golem Gear Argon Attachement System For Tanks

Now I use 6cuft (0.8L) on the BP nicely tucked away
Argon Attachement System For Backplate

stephenk · 15th May 2007, 23:12

my suit inflation is clipped to my dive rite backplate with 2 bolt snaps. i don't notice it is there when i dive with it.

**Steve** · 16th May 2007, 04:52

I just use dil (if air) or a bailout tank when diving trimix. Less fuss and bother. All of my stages have LP QD hoses that fit my wing, Drysuit and Coulter Lungs.

m_lakes · 16th May 2007, 16:53

Thanks for the replies guys... I'll have a think and try a couple things and see how I get on.

womble · 16th May 2007, 22:57

I have 1.5l argon on LHS and torch canister RHS of the backplate. Hardly notice them, except when the wing is on (nearly) full inflation.

15th May 2007, 18:45	#1 (permalink)
m_lakes New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 24	Meg suit inflation... Ladies and Gentlemen! Although I'm not diving tmx with my meg yet I would like a bit of advice regards suit inflation. From OC days I've a Luxfer 1.5ltr alu cylinder. My question is anyone using this size cylinder attached to the backplate? I'll most likely carry all my bailout left side. Is the cylinder a bit big for mounting on the backplate? Any help or advise much appreciated guys!
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15th May 2007, 19:10	#2 (permalink)
PhilSiswick WSKD 0001 Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 880	Re: Meg suit inflation... Quote: (Originally Posted by m_lakes) Ladies and Gentlemen! Although I'm not diving tmx with my meg yet I would like a bit of advice regards suit inflation. From OC days I've a Luxfer 1.5ltr alu cylinder. My question is anyone using this size cylinder attached to the backplate? I'll most likely carry all my bailout left side. Is the cylinder a bit big for mounting on the backplate? Any help or advise much appreciated guys! Hi, I do just that on my Inspiration (which is mounted in a Travelframe). I only used it a couple of times on OC, but find it more comfortable on CC, as there is less pushing it against my back. I guess it all depends how tall you are and how broad your back is. I'm 18st and 6' 4" for reference. If you did it comfortably on OC, I can't see why it wouldn't be comfortable on CC, though there may be some difference between the Meg and Inspiration (though I can't imagine what). There are few threads on mounting inflation cylinders on Rebreather World - with some neat ideas. Cheers, __________________ Phil No comment on open circuit... it's an evolutionary dead end not really worth discussing here. Dave Sutton, 2007 I have always felt that the dive I am on is not nearly important as the dives I plan to be on the rest of my life. Tom Rose, 2007 www.hugsac.org.uk
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15th May 2007, 19:47	#3 (permalink)
m_lakes New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 24	Re: Meg suit inflation... Hi Phil, I've misled you a little... When diving OC I used to mount the suit inflation on my twinset not the backplate. I'm not the biggest fella (5 11, 14st) so I might need to use a smaller cylinder. Either way I'll try it in the next week or two and see..
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15th May 2007, 21:26	#4 (permalink)
lof RebreatherWorld Sponsor Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Prism Topaz Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Other CCR RB80 / Clone Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR RB80 / Clone Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA Posts: 452	Re: Meg suit inflation... On my Meg I used to use 13cuft (1.5L) attached to the Dil bottle Golem Gear, Inc. - Golem Gear Argon Attachement System For Tanks Now I use 6cuft (0.8L) on the BP nicely tucked away Argon Attachement System For Backplate __________________ Jakub Golem Gear ShopKeeper www.golemgear.com
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stephenk New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London Posts: 27	Re: Meg suit inflation... my suit inflation is clipped to my dive rite backplate with 2 bolt snaps. i don't notice it is there when i dive with it.
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16th May 2007, 04:52	#6 (permalink)
Steve Ladies bring a plate Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth - Australia Posts: 1,050	Re: Meg suit inflation... I just use dil (if air) or a bailout tank when diving trimix. Less fuss and bother. All of my stages have LP QD hoses that fit my wing, Drysuit and Coulter Lungs. __________________ WARNING: I contain occasional coarse language, extreme sexual references, nudity, and adult themes, which may offend some people - Usually churchy types.
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16th May 2007, 16:53	#7 (permalink)
m_lakes New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 24	Re: Meg suit inflation... Thanks for the replies guys... I'll have a think and try a couple things and see how I get on.
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womble Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK Posts: 188	Re: Meg suit inflation... I have 1.5l argon on LHS and torch canister RHS of the backplate. Hardly notice them, except when the wing is on (nearly) full inflation. __________________ "What could possibly go wrong?? . . "
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